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Vikings land at sixth in Alberta after key victory
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2019
The Crescent Heights Vikings are where they hoped they’d be in Football Alberta’s rankings after a big win, which is to say no longer unranked. Friday’s 20-13 win in Brooks was notable not just to get the Vikings some momentum, but also because the Buffaloes had been given the No. 7 spot in the Tier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toth wins twice at all-bike drags
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2019
It was a near-perfect weekend for Riley Toth at the Medicine Hat Drag Strip. With the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association’s series in town, the hometown driver posted a national super bike series win Saturday, then followed it up with a repeat victory Sunday. Toth edged out his younger brother Zach in Saturday’s final, gunning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers dig deep to steal victory from Augustana
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s soccer team weathered a storm and came out on top on Sunday afternoon at the Snake Pit. Jadyn Fode converted on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to lift the Rattlers to a 1-0 victory over the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings, but head coach Robert Cavicchia says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellers win another mixed doubles title
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2019
Calvin and Tracy Heller defended their crown as mixed doubles champions with a straight sets victory over Kassie Bourassa and Cory Streifel in Saturday’s Medicine Hat Open final. The 6-2, 6-0 victory marks the husband-and-wife duo’s fifth straight championship at the Open, and their sixth overall. Bourassa and Streifel also reached the final in last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers come back to top Pats
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Tigers dug their way out of a three-goal deficit to steal a 4-3 win from the hands of the Regina Pats on Saturday night at the Brandt Centre. Logan Christensen snapped a power play goal past Pats goaltender Matthew Pesenti with just over three minutes remaining in regulation to complete the comeback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A wild ride to the finish: Hieb narrowly edges Fitzpatrick for rumblebee title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Kevin Hieb knew he had some big shoes to fill when he opted to climb behind the wheel of a rumblebee at the Medicine Hat Speedway this summer. Hieb spent decades watching his father, Alf, make a name for himself on the local oval track and when a new V6 class opened up this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs seeing results of culture shift
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken There was optimism in the air at the Family Leisure Centre this weekend. With a significant number of key returners and a fresh shot of local talent, Medicine Hat Cubs co-coaches JD Gaetan and Steve Leipert couldn’t hide their enthusiasm for the state of the roster during the team’s training camp Saturday. “It’s good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High starts hot: Mohawks open 40th RFC season with 51-6 win over Colts
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2019
The Hat High Mohawks opened the 40th Rangeland Football Conference season with a landslide 51-6 victory over the McCoy Colts on Friday night at the Methanex Bowl. Ashton Larson led the Mohawks to start their fifth consecutive RFC title defence with three rushing touchdowns on 95 yards in the victory. Rookie quarterback Brodie Fink threw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers trade for more goaltending depth
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 7th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers added some depth to their crease Friday by acquiring 18-year-old goaltender Evan Fradette from the Portland Winterhawks. The deal marks Willie Desjardins’ first transaction since taking over as head coach and general manager of the Tigers in May, one he says will give them a few more options in net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ defenceman Krebs hoping to follow in footsteps of older brothers
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 7th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Dru Krebs has spent years studying what it takes to succeed in the Western Hockey League. The Medicine Hat Tigers defensive prospect has watched brothers Dakota and Peyton handle the demands of a major junior career since he was 12. Now the 16-year-old Okotoks product is ready to put what he’s learned into practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College volleyball team gets early exhibition start
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2019
The regular season is a month away but Medicine Hat College’s women’s volleyball team is getting started early. The Rattlers begin their pre-season tonight in Great Falls, Montana with matches against Carroll College and Montana Tech. They then face Montana State Northern and the University of Providence Saturday. No other Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference team ... Read More »
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