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Speed demon: Tigers’ Kemp blazing past opponents
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Brett Kemp is on another level right now. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward has collected eight points over his past four games while sending a message around the Western Hockey League to beware his breakneck speed. “I think I’ve put a lot of work into it,” Kemp said of his speed, adding it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Charity Classic still a draw at 25
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2019
It’s not the behemoth it once was but the Hat Charity Classic begins its 25th anniversary bonspiel today at the Medicine Hat Curling Club with plenty of talent from around the globe. From Japan to Korea, China, Switzerland and Russia, plus defending champions in both men’s and women’s draws returning in hopes of a repeat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings improve to 4-1 in league
By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019
Playoffs are looming and the Crescent Heights varsity girls volleyball team is in peak form. The Vikings beat Brooks 3-0 (25-10, 25-19, 25-21) Tuesday night on the road to improve to 4-1 in the regular season. They head to Calgary this weekend for a tournament, then close the league season at Foremost next week before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers looking long-term as season starts
By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019
When the curtain rises on their season Friday at the Snake Pit, the Medicine Hat College women’s volleyball team won’t have to worry about their start as much as in past years. That’s because, as hosts of the conference finals in 2020, the Rattlers can focus on building towards it rather than trying to qualify. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette: Two teams taste gold in St. Albert
By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019
Ringette season has barely begun and already Medicine Hat teams are nibbling on gold medals. Two teams came home from the Turkey Ring tournament in St. Albert this past weekend with championship wins. For the under-19 Mighty Ducks, it took a great effort against the host St. Albert Strike to claim a 9-7 gold medal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger gets the call for U-17
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 17th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers may be away from Canalta Centre for an entire month, but Cole Sillinger will still give fans in the Gas City something to cheer about when the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge kicks off on Nov. 2. The 16-year-old Regina product was named to Canada’s class of 66 players for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Down day for Hat golfers at nationals in Quebec
By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019
It was a rough second day at nationals for Medicine Hat College’s golf team. They lost ground to the pack, with the Rattlers women now fifth in the team standings and the men still last. They lost a player, Ciara Bonogofski, whose shoulder injury led to a withdrawal prior to the start of the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Get Benched program a great opportunity for young girls
By Sonya Brown on October 16th, 2019
Females in Action Moving and Empowering is a local collaboration that strives to support gender equity in the Southeastern Alberta sport and physical activity system. The reason this collaboration exists is to support a sport and physical activity system that reduces barriers for girls and women to participate in sport and recreation pursuits. One of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey: Midget AA Hounds tie both of their weekend games
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2019
It seems the Jasper Home Hounds can’t win a game lately. Fortunately, they can’t lose, either. Medicine Hat’s midget AA team tied both of its games this past weekend, 3-3 against Wheatland’s Chiefs Friday and 1-1 against the Calgary Royals Blue on Saturday. In Strathmore Friday night, Ty Moore, Tanner Gold and Caleb Irvine all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie leads Rattlers men, women third after first day
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2019
Caleb Kinch played like anything but a rookie Tuesday. In Quebec for the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association golf championships, the 18-year-old from Medicine Hat College led the way for the Rattlers, firing a 6-over par 78 at Continental Golf Club near Montreal – good for a share of 24th place after the first round. “He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers celebrate anniversary in style
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 16th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers officially entered their 50th year on the ice with a 3-1 victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday night at the Canalta Centre. Exactly 49 years after they dropped the puck on their first-ever Western Hockey League game, the Tigers welcomed the Blades to the Gas City and closed out ... Read More »
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