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Thunder fall to Central Alberta in provincial playoff tiebreaker
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Thunder came up just short in their bid for provincial glory on Saturday night at the Moose Community Ball Complex. After rallying for three straight victories to force their way into a playoff tiebreaker, the Thunder fell shy of the Softball Alberta U19B championship’s final four with a 7-4 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat drops UCT final
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s American Legion Baseball players hit the field for their first hometown tournament in two years this the weekend, and the Red squad nearly left with a championship. After going 2-1 in the round robin, Medicine Hat Red took a 10-1 win from Calgary Stride to punch its ticket to the UCT 18U ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder open provincials at 1-1
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 31st, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Thunder dug in their heels and rebounded from a tough start at the Softball Alberta U19B championships and bounced back to finish Friday at 1-1. After dropping a 17-2 to the Elnora Eagles Pennock, the Thunder found themselves in a waiting game – as they were held off the diamond until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson finishes fourth in opening heat at Olympic Games
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2021
Seven Persons sprinter Sage Watson opened her Olympic run with a fourth-place finish in the first heat of the women’s 400-metre hurdles on Saturday in Tokyo. Watson finished with a time of 55.54 seconds – 0.03 ahead of Italy’s Yadisleidis Pedroso to qualify for Monday’s semifinals, which will take place at 5:35 a.m. MST. Ukraine’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s official: Mickey named to Canada’s final roster for Paralympics
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2021
It’s official. Sarah Mickey will compete for Paralympic gold in Tokyo next month. The 23-year-old Redcliff product was awaiting the announcement of the official roster after being named to Team Canada’s provision roster earlier this month. Mickey will compete in F55 discus throw, which is set to wrap up with medal events on Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upset at lawn bowling club highlights week in singles league
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2021
Mike Gilchrist pulled off an upset over reigning champion Stephen Bezanson to highlight this weekend’s singles league action at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. Despite starting the season at 0-2, Gilchrist (1-2) stole an 11-10 victory over Bezanson (1-1) Monday for his first win of the summer. Curt Moll (2-1) also faced off against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Get inspired
By KAYLA REPAS on July 30th, 2021
Meet Erynn Biggar, FAME’s (Females in Action Moving and Empowering Committee) current Girls on the Move instructor. Girls on the Move provides and opportunity for girls aged 7-12 to be physically active in an environment that is positive, barrier-free and exposes girls to new activities they may never have tried. Erynn is a huge advocate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating together: Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs goes 176th overall to Capitals, celebrates with family in Penticton
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 30th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After achieving a milestone that can only be described as a lifelong dream, Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs celebrated by taking in his sister’s success. Krebs was drafted 176th overall to the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft. After a short but lively celebration alongside his parents and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder ready to put eight years of teamwork on the line at Softball Alberta U19B championship
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 29th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Eight years of teamwork come down to this weekend for the Medicine Hat Thunder. After having last year’s provincial championship wiped from the slate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thunder were given the ability to retain host status in 2021 and will (finally) welcome the province’s best to the Moose Community Ball Complex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Stampeders miss the playoffs? Don’t bet on it
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2021
Since John Hufnagel assumed command in 2008, Calgary has been the most successful team in the CFL, winning three of six Grey Cup games, making the playoffs every season and finishing first seven times. In addition to being general manager, Huff was head coach for eight years, twice coach of the year. He appointed Dave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion ball hosting tourney this weekend
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 28th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s American Legion Baseball program will be welcoming teams from across Alberta over the long weekend for the United Commercial Travelers 18U Tournament. While border closures have prevented the Hat Moose Monarchs and K of C Knights from playing to their usual level, the program has been practising and playing exhibition games ever ... Read More »
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