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U19 Thunder end season on a high
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Thunder U19 fastpitch team closed out its season by sweeping a doubleheader against Strathmore, 4-1 and 11-2, on Saturday in Redcliff. Mia Kelly was a force on the mound, pitching all 10 innings on the day and allowing just three runs on four hits while fanning 13 batters. The defence behind Kelly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: League has nine months to reinvent itself
By Graham Kelly on August 22nd, 2020
I know many Medicine Hatters share my disappointment in the cancellation of the 2020 CFL campaign. Although the pandemic made playing this year a longshot, the fumbling, bumbling league commissioner Randy Ambrosie virtually guaranteed the Grey Cup would not be contested for the first time since 1919. Given the amount of money the Feds are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs part ways with GM Kowalchuk
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs board of directors has voted to release general manager Dave Kowalchuk from his position. Kowalchuk spent eight years with the Cubs between 2006 and 2020, including the past two seasons as general manager. Cubs president Troy Sandau says the decision was strictly financially-based, as the team will look to combine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: What exactly is mental toughness?
By Brittney Nyrose on August 21st, 2020
Mental toughness is a widely used term in the sport community. “Oh that athlete is mentally tough,” or “he/she lost because they weren’t mentally tough” are some common phrases we hear in sport. But what exactly is mental toughness? Some people mistakenly believe that mental toughness is not showing any emotion. Being tough, strong, rugged. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunderbuck in the Badlands cancelled, new event in 2021
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
Thunderbuck in the Badlands will have to wait. Despite getting promoted to the Monster Energy Tour last month, Professional Bull Riding Canada opted to cancel the event planned for Sept. 26 at the Canalta Centre in a Wednesday release. Another date for Thunderbuck in the Badlands has been scheduled for May 15, 2021. “We appreciate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Willoughby cracks Top 10
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 20th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken When Zaynna Willoughby began track and field at the age of seven, she hoped to follow the path forged by local Olympian Sage Watson. Now 14 years old, Willoughby is well on her way. The Medicine Hat Panthers Track Club sprinter was recently honoured with a spot on Athletics Alberta’s Top 10 list of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School athletics planning return
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 19th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Competition will have to wait, but student-athletes at Hat High and Crescent Heights will be able to return to the gridiron for football practices as of Sept. 1. Medicine Hat Public School Division superintendent Mark Davidson says he spoke with coaches from schools across the district Monday, and outlined three main goals for in-school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Risling aces Hole 7 at MHGCC
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2020
Local golfer Kelly Risling added another feather to his cap on Saturday at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. Risling is a member of the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame and has won dozens of local tournaments as well as the 1996 mid-amateur championship. Saturday’s perfect shot – using a wedge on the course’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U16 Thunder split weekend to close out fastball season
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2020
The Medicine Hat under-16 Thunder split a pair of games in Olds this weekend to close out their summer fastball season. After taking down the Olds Pistols 11-9, Medicine Hat dropped a 15-5 game to the Strathmore Thunder in a gruelling battle under the blazing sun. “Despite matching Strathmore’s hit total, the Hatters couldn’t quite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards takes two at Speedway
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2020
Dale Edwards drove his No. 10 car to back-to-back Baby Grand victories over the weekend at the Medicine Hat Speedway. Racing in front of limited spectators, Edwards edged out runner-up Doug Voisey on both Saturday and Sunday, while Rick Jondreau took third Saturday, and Dave Deschner snagged the spot Sunday. In the Elite Street stock, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ulrikson sinks another ace
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2020
Longtime Paradise Valley Golf Course member Ivan Ulrikson is having a summer to remember on the local links. After achieving his first hole in one at the par-3 course a few years back, Ulrikson repeated the feat earlier this season then added another on Friday with a perfect 120-yard shot on Hole 3 using a ... Read More »
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