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Locals thriving down south with Missoula Junior Bruins
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2020
Hockey may be on hold here in Alberta, but down in Montana a pair of local players are thriving under former Medicine Hat Tigers star Emerson Etem. Hatter Kieran Christianson and Brooks product Mason Mowat both moved south to compete with the Missoula Junior Bruins this season – and at 9-4-2 they’re off to their ... Read More »
1 responsePutting it all together: Morrison Movement Therapy, Temple Fitness combining to provide integrated performance training
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on December 2nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken When Greg Morrison stepped off the diamond to end a 12-year playing career, he knew his time with the game of baseball wasn’t over. Fourteen years later, Morrison is still very much a part of the game as owner and general manager of the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Medicine Hat Mavericks. But through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Svejkovsky advances to second round at Memorial eCup
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2020
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Lukas Svejkovsky punched his ticket to the Memorial eCup’s second round with a 7-1 victory over guest competitor Zach Hodder on Saturday. Hodder – a WHL graduate who played for five different teams, including the Tigers – opted to compete as the Vancouver Giants, but couldn’t knock Svejkovsky off his game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WCBL unveils 2021 schedule
By Ryan McCracken on December 1st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It remains to be seen what public health guidelines will look like come late May, but the Western Canadian Baseball League is confident it’ll be time to play ball. The college summer baseball league unveiled its 2021 schedule Monday afternoon — a 56-game campaign that will put the Medicine Hat Mavericks in Moose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddy Bear Toss brings in 475 items
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2020
Hatters teamed up to donate 475 stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes, and pieces of winter gear, at the Salvation Army’s Tigers Teddy Bear Toss on Sunday at Co-op Place. The event was held in the parking lot of Co-op Place and featured volunteer assistance from the Medicine Hat Soccer Association. “The Salvation Army ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Maintaining fitness through a lockdown
By Alex Graham on November 27th, 2020
This week the sports and fitness community was served another crushing blow when the government announced a new set of restrictions. Sports and the gym may seem cancelled for now, but they will start back up and it’s important to keep your goals in mind over the next several weeks. Staying healthy means more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Svejkovsky to open eCup against Hodder
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Lukas Svejkovsky will be in the limelight when the virtual puck drops on the Memorial eCup this Saturday. The 18-year-old Point Roberts, Wash., product will be the first to face off against one of the e-sports hockey tournament’s four special guests in WHL graduate Zach Hodder – who spent 35 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Cup cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2020
The 2020 WHL Cup has been called off. The Western Hockey League announced the decision to cancel the U16 provincial tournament Wednesday, stating it was made in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Manitoba. “With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the decision was made with the health and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting noticed: SAHA goalie Andres listed by Hitmen days after Weiss listed by Winterhawks
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 26th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken South Alberta Hockey Academy’s Marek Andres became the second goaltender on his team to be listed by a Western Hockey League club last week. The Calgary Hitmen officially added the 17-year-old Hatter to their system just a few days after Andres’ SAHA tandem partner, Bodee Weiss, was listed by the Portland Winterhawks. “It feels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGough camp postponed
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
Connor McGough’s charity camp for defensive linemen has been postponed due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. The Calgary Stampeders defensive end and Crescent Heights alumnus made the decision Tuesday afternoon, but indicated it will still be held down the road. “With the rise in cases in Medicine Hat and each high school possessing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Fans in Training aims to get middle-aged male Tiger supporters in shape together
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 25th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Male Medicine Hat Tigers fans between the ages of 35 and 65 will have the chance to improve their health and achieve an active lifestyle within a community of like-minded sports nuts through Hockey Fans in Training. The free 12-week program is currently operating a research study through the University of Western Ontario, and ... Read More »
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