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Minor hockey: Bantam AA’s follow AAA brethren with key victory
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
As the bantam AAA’s big tournament wound up in Medicine Hat, the local AA club got on the ice and played some inspired hockey. The Hounds’ bantam AA’s beat the Red Deer Steel Kings 8-5 at Hockey Hounds Arena Sunday afternoon, getting their third league win of the season against a plus-.500 team. Trailing 5-4 ... Read More »
1 responseWaves swimmers combine for 19 medals at meet in Calgary
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Waves’ 13 swimmers at the KSC Invitational in Calgary this past weekend combined for 19 medals and a number of provincial qualifying times. Leading the way was 14-year-old Jaivyn Barabe, whose standard-meeting times in the 50 and 100-metre breaststroke earned her spot to the provincial championships in Edmonton this coming March. Barabe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back in the win column: Rattlers men’s volleyball team snaps 8-game slide with win over Kings
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The losing skid is over. The Medicine Hat Rattlers men’s volleyball team dug their way out of an eight-game slide with a four-set victory over the Red Deer Kings (25-21, 27-25, 21-25, 25-20) on Saturday afternoon at the Snake Pit, ending a rut that covered four weeks on the calendar. “We’ve been so close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. George’s School wins third straight Hockey Hounds title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken They may hail from Vancouver, but St. George’s School is starting to look at Medicine Hat as a home away from home. The Canadian Sport School Hockey League squad rallied to their third consecutive Hockey Hounds Major Bantam Hockey Tournament title with a commanding 8-3 victory over the West Van Warriors on Sunday at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!They’re back: Tigers trounce Oil Kings in return to Canalta Centre
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are back in a big way. After spending more than a month away from the Canalta Centre, the Tabbies returned to their home barn Saturday and left little to chance in a dominant 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings. On top of being Medicine Hat’s first home game since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs rebound to split weekend
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Cubs shook off Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Red Deer Vipers and rallied to split their weekend road trip with a 5-1 victory over the Stettler Lightning Sunday. The up-and-down weekend leaves the Cubs sitting fourth in the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s Southern Division standings with a 10-4-2 record. Brayden Anderson opened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Women’s volleyball team falls to 4-5 with loss to Queens
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2019
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s volleyball team fell to 4-5 on the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference season following a four-set loss to the Red Deer Queens (25-15, 29-27, 17-25, 25-19) on Friday night at the Snake Pit. Amber Stigter led the Rattlers with 13 kills and 15 digs while Janessa Oelke added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers top Rebels in a shootout
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2019
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Jonathan Brinkman set up Nick McCarry with six minutes left to force overtime before scoring in the fourth round of the shootout to secure a 4-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday night at the Enmax Centrium. Garin Bjorklund backed the Tabbies to victory with a 29-save effort before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAC soaking up tournament experience
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 16th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The South East Athletic Club Tigers are soaking it all in as hosts of the 47th annual Hockey Hounds Major Bantam Hockey Tournament. On top of allowing SEAC’s players to compete in front of dozens of Western Hockey League scouts on home ice, the tournament’s round robin has also been giving the group some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Controlling emotion can help set you up for success on and off the field
By Courtney Marchesin on November 15th, 2019
This article is not here to talk about whether or not I agree or disagree with what he said, but I feel that Don Cherry’s words and termination this week highlight an important fact. You’re probably aware about his comments regarding poppies and the fallout regarding immigrants. There’s no need to repeat it here. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty of players to watch this weekend
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 15th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Hockey Hounds Major Bantam Hockey Tournament returns to Medicine Hat this weekend for a 47th consecutive showcase of Western Canada’s top upcoming talent. The tournament consistently draws the eyes of scouts from across the Western Hockey League and often features a grocery list of prospects who go on to hear their names called ... Read More »
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