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Turnovers cost Vikings in Friday bout with Brooks
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings couldn’t carry momentum Friday night. The Vikings Sr. football team had ups and downs in a 10-7 loss to the Brooks Buffaloes at the Methanex Bowl. Head coach Anthony Anderson says they leave the game with some points to work on. “A little assignment stuff that we need to do,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Confidence high for Medicine Hat’s 2026 Memorial Cup bid committee
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat’s Memorial Cup bid is riding high as the deadline nears. The six-person committee, led by chair Brent Sauer, is working alongside the City of Medicine Hat and the Tigers as they put together the pitch for the rights to host the 2026 tournament. Sauer, who served as director of hockey operations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks Sr football met with excitement around school
By JAMES TUBB on September 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks Sr. football team is geared up for their first city game of the season. The Hawks face off against the Monsignor McCoy Colts tonight at the Methanex Bowl. That game, which kicks off at 7 p.m., is preluded by the Crescent Heights Vikings facing the Brooks Buffaloes. Hat High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Paranych steps up on and off the ice
By JAMES TUBB on September 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Matt Paranych isn’t looking to be a hero, he’s just following his gut. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman displayed his confidence and care in the weeks leading up to training camp. On Aug. 19, while driving to a friend’s house in Edmonton, Paranych saw a driver in distress in the middle of the road. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers new play-by-play voice announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The new voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers was unveiled Wednesday. Broadcaster Will Bryant was announced as the third-ever voice of the Tigers during the WILD 94.5 morning show. Bryant comes from Vancouver Island, where he’s served as the play-by-play voice of the VIJHL Peninsula Panthers for the last eight seasons. “I’m super, super ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: CFL playoff picture coming into focus with 1/3 of the season left
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews he Bombers and Lions are in a dead heat, Saskatchewan is stumbling, the Elks are making their move and Quick Six has pulled up lame. With the final third of the schedule underway it is clear there are four excellent teams, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg and B.C., three average clubs, Edmonton. Saskatchewan and Toronto, and ... Read More »
1 responseSr. Vikings bring committed team effort into HS football season
By JAMES TUBB on September 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings Sr. football team have an easy approach to the season. Head coach Anthony Anderson has kept the message simple with his team, play every game like it’s the last of the season. “You have to play as hard as you can,” Anderson said. The Vikings kicked off their season last ... Read More »
1 responseLawn Bowling Club crowns league pair, men’s singles champions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 11th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club handed out the top titles over the last week. On Sept. 3, the local club crowed the league pairs finals. Cave and Janette Starling won their first H. J. Cove Memorial Trophy with a 12-7 win over Wes Bresee and Jim Clegg. Mike Gilchrist and Luanne Kennedy took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Season preparations continue for Tigers with final week of preseason
By JAMES TUBB on September 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers practice was noticeably smaller on Tuesday. With 11 skaters with the team off to NHL rookie camps, the Tigers are working through practices and the remaining two preseason games with a few veterans, NHL draft-year skaters, rookies and prospects for the final week of the exhibition season. They’re coming off a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Tennis Club wraps up competition season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 10th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club finished up their competitive season over the weekend. The local tennis club hosted the mixed doubles open on Friday and Saturday. Tracy and Calvin Heller (1) won the open division, defeating Lauren and Riley Danroth (2) (2-6, 6-1, 7-6). Sandy McIntosh and Kerry McDowell won the open consolation final, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New champ crowned at 4th Boksteyn Bowl
By JAMES TUBB on September 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts finally brought home a long-awaited trophy. The Colts won the fourth annual Rick Boksteyn Bowl, beating the Crescent Heights Vikings 30-14 in the memorial game Friday night at the Methanex Bowl. Boksteyn, who passed in 2020, helped coach the Colts and the Vikings at different times over 36 years and ... Read More »
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