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Medicine Hat Firefit team shines at regional championship
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Firefit team held their own in Saskatchewan last weekend. The local team competed at the Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nunavut Firefit Championship regional held in Humboldt last weekend. The team, which included Steven Seymour, Jason Labash, Dylan Yanke and Josh Fauth, excelled in several categories, clinching second place in the Open Team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Lots to watch for as Tigers training camp begins today
By JAMES TUBB on August 30th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There hasn’t been a higher buzz around the Medicine Hat Tigers since the 2019-20 season cut short by COVID-19. That campaign saw the Tigers make moves at the deadline for a push at a deep playoff run, ultimately made mute by the shutdown. This fall, at the rink and around the city, the excitement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna looks to carry national success to Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on August 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna was able to get into a winning mindset ahead of the Medicine Hat Tigers season. The 16-year-old forward picked up two gold medals, winning the U18 Worlds and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Canada this summer, breaking the scoring record at the first tournament with 10 goals and 20 points in seven ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: The CFL has shown up in spades this season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews What a fascinating topsy-turvy season 2024 has been. As we head into Labour Day week, the West Division leaders continue to lose after beginning the campaign with five-game winning streaks. The leading candidate for the Most Outstanding Player Award has been benched. Veteran head coach and general manager Chris Jones, finally fired in Edmonton, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connaught’s 91st Southeastern gets underway Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The weekend of the summer at the Connaught Golf and Country Club has arrived. The 91st Southeastern tournament kicks off Saturday for three days of action at the local course, with 112 golfers vying for the championship honours. Connaught CPGA professional Brian Oliphant says they haven’t been wishing summer away but have been looking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sr. Colts football kicks off season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy Colts Sr. football team gets their season underway tonight. The Colts host the Brooks Buffaloes tonight at the Methanex Bowl for the first Rangeland Football Conference action of the season. That game gets underway at 5 p.m. The rest of Medicine Hat’s high school football teams get into their first action ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie excited by championship expectations
By JAMES TUBB on August 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The newest Medicine Hat Tigers is ready to make an immediate impact. Ryder Ritchie, acquired in a pre-training camp blockbuster from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for Tomas Mrsic and two third-round picks, is in Medicine Hat and excited at his new opportunity with the Tigers. The forward is up to facing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers bring veteran-heavy roster to training camp starting Friday
By JAMES TUBB on August 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After a longer than expected offseason, the Medicine Hat Tigers are getting back on the ice for training camp. The Tigers will open the 2024 camp on Friday with 56 players and six goalies in attendance, giving them four teams to scrimmage with over the weekend. Head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Tennis Club hosts Open over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club held a singles and doubles open over the weekend. The local club had 50 players compete across four days of action. Niall Weich (1) won the men’s singles championship, defeating Calvin Heller (2) (6-3, 6-4). Mike Fentabil won the consolation, defeating Nick Douvis (6-1, 1-1 retired). Lauren Danroth (1) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers acquire Ritchie, trade Mrsic to Raiders in pre-training camp blockbuster
By JAMES TUBB on August 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers made a trade splash Monday morning. The Tigers acquired Minnesota Wild prospect Ryder Ritchie from the Prince Albert Raiders, sending St. Louis Blues prospect Tomas Mrsic the other way. The deal also includes a 2025 third-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-round pick, both going to Prince Albert. The conditions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Mavs see increase of fans in 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Incorrect information appeared in an article in the Aug. 23 edition of the Medicine Hat News. The Medicine Hat Mavericks saw an increase of attendance at Athletic Park this season, with regular season attendance of 35,952 and an average attendance of 1,284. The regular season totals rose from 2023, where the Mavs averaged 1,266 ... Read More »
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