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Training Matters: Recreation makes our community a better place to call home
By Ed Stiles on November 6th, 2020
Re-creation… the pursuit of a physical activity and or social engagement that helps re-create our present mental and physical state. Getting lost in a game of hockey, pickleball or tennis, focusing on lifting a weight, the next Zumba step, the foot placement on a hike, paddling the river, x-country Skiing, riding a bike… all these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three cases on Copperheads
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 6th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken RYAN MCCRACKEN rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNMcCracken Three players on the Coaldale Copperheads have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the cancellation of this weekend’s pair of games against the Medicine Hat Cubs. Cubs president Troy Sandau says the exposure took place prior to last weekend’s games between Medicine Hat and Coaldale. However, the three players who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACAC cancels winter athletics season
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
One day after Medicine Hat College opted to forgo the winter season for futsal, basketball and volleyball, the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference followed suit. MHC was joined by the majority of the ACAC’s member schools in opting to forgo the season, leading to Wednesday’s announcement from the conference. “Understandably this is a disappointing outcome for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA female squad itching to play
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The waiting game continues for South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 female prep squad. After getting in a pair of games against Oyen’s U15 boys squad last month, SAHA entered into what they hoped would only be a mandatory 14-day break from competition. But scheduling conflicts and a lack of opponents in the province have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts rally back to top Vikings in four-set battle
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
The McCoy Colts senior varsity volleyball team shook off an early deficit in enemy territory and stormed back for a four-set victory over the rival Vikings (16-25, 25-17, 27-19, 25-18) on Tuesday night at Crescent Heights High School. After dropping the first set by a considerable margin, the Colts dug in and took control of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers to forgo winter competition
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 4th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Rattlers have opted to forgo competition in this year’s Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference winter season for basketball, volleyball and futsal. Medicine Hat College president and CEO Kevin Shufflebotham says the decision – announced late Tuesday afternoon – was reached after extensive discussions with other colleges across Alberta. It didn’t come lightly, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA male squad set for 3-game road trip against NAX
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 4th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 male prep squad will face a true test this weekend when they hit the ice for three road games in as many days against the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s reigning regular season champion Northern Alberta Xtreme. After opening the season at 1-2-0 in a three-game set against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Express skate away with season-opening victory
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2020
The Southern Express U18 AA female squad kicked off the Alberta Female Hockey League season with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Rocky Mountain Raiders on Saturday in Okotoks. The Southern Express – a program that hosts female hockey players from across southern Alberta, including Medicine Hat, Brooks, Vauxhall, Bassano, Lethbridge, Coutts and Picture Butte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs set to drop the puck on HJHL season
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 31st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs have seen a number of changes since they were eliminated by the Coaldale Copperheads in Game 7 of the second round last season – most notably the election of a new board and hiring of Randy Wong as head coach and general manager – but they’ll be greeted by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaving a lasting impact: Marg Derbyshire, Larry Godin honoured at Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 30th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The wall just couldn’t wait any longer. One year after being unveiled as the newest inductees of the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame, local builders Marg Derbyshire and Larry Godin had their names immortalized in front of a small crowd of friends, colleagues and family on Thursday evening at the Family Leisure Centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger staying humble
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Cole Sillinger isn’t about to let a bit of hype go to his head. The 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was given an A rating on NHL Central Scouting’s players to watch list Tuesday – one of just five Western Hockey League players to receive the honour. While there’s no doubt it bodes well ... Read More »
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