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Svejkovsky into eCup’s final 4
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on December 15th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Lukas Svejkovsky had cracked the Memorial eCup’s final four. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward pushed his way through the 64-team e-sports hockey tournament’s sweet 16 with a 3-0 win over Hamilton Bulldogs goaltender Zachary Roy on Saturday, then punched his ticket to the semifinals with a 5-3 nailbiter over forward Danny Katic of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Sport Parenting 101
By Brittney Nyrose on December 11th, 2020
We’ve all seen the crazy moms and dads in the stands at their child’s sporting event. Some may find them funny and laugh at them, while others will find them rude and obnoxious. Regardless, no one really wants to be like them. Here are some tips on how to avoid becoming “those” sport parents, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Svejkovsky downs Blades to reach third round at Memorial eCup
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2020
Lukas Svejkovsky is building momentum at the Memorial eCup. The 19-year-old forward – tasked with representing the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 64-team e-sports hockey tournament – cruised to his second straight lopsided victory Sunday with a commanding 5-1 win over Saskatoon Blades defenceman Rhett Rhinehart. Svejkovsky – a fourth-round Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HJHL extends pause into 2021
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on December 8th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Heritage Junior Hockey League won’t be back until 2021. The Alberta-based junior B league held a presidents’ meeting last week and decided no competition would be held until January at the earliest, depending on provincial health guidelines. “The presidents throughout the league pretty much figured there won’t be any hockey the rest of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweatin’ for a cause: Gas City Crossfit raising donations for Santa Claus Fund through 24-hour workout
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on December 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken It may be quiet like the night before Christmas, but there are still creatures stirring fervently in a 24-hour workout at Gas City Crossfit this weekend. Gas City Crossfit owner/trainers Kaine and Britteny Dick have teamed up to take on the club’s fourth annual 24-hour workout to raise toy donations for the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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!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 »
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