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Training Matters: Warm-up help – the conclusion
By Ed Stiles on August 16th, 2019
Continuing on the path to preparation for intense movement; last week we discussed why today’s youth may require a more specific warm-up than youth of days gone by. I also told you that some deep tissue massage and static stretching works wonders to dial down the tight overactive tissues. This week we take the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy summer for twin Hatters
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2019
It’s been a busy summer for the Callan brothers, but they’re hardly complaining. Aayden and Dylan, twins headed into their Grade 10 year at Hat High, have taken part in both football and wrestling camps, set track and field records during the junior high season and won’t have much time to rest before the school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regina, Okotoks to play in WCBL final
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
The Regina Red Sox relied on their ace to get to the Western Canadian Baseball League finals, which means he’s not likely to see another inning if they wind up as champions. On home field for the deciding Game 3 of their WCBL semifinals against Swift Current Wednesday, Regina won 2-0 on the strength of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rough round for Hodgins at nationals
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
With one round to go in the Canadian junior golf championships, Medicine Hat’s Ryan Hodgins isn’t in position to place, so he gets to enjoy one last round in New Brunswick with the pressure off. Hodgins shot a 3-over 75 Wednesday at Covered Bridge Golf and Country Club, now tied for 60th place through 54 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of local track stars medal at Legion nationals
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
Before he heads south of the border to pursue his football dreams, Elic Ayomanor had one last thing to cross off his list of athletic achievements. The Medicine Hat athlete won a gold medal at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Nova Scotia this past weekend, pairing with three other sprinters to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slice of the Game: The quest for more power, Part 1
By Trevor Moore on August 15th, 2019
Are you looking to add some additional yardage to your game this summer? The thirst for more yardage is as old as the game itself. This week was not much different than most in that regard. A common theme for me with clients this past week was the pursuit of more power and distance. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattai moves to front office with the Mavs
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
Nolan Rattai’s calm, businesslike demeanour was the perfect yin to some of the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ more extroverted yang teammates over the years. He hopes he can keep getting it done for the team even though his playing days are over. Rattai has signed on to be the Mavs’ assistant general manager for next season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollett moves on from hockey
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
The writing was on the wall for Jordan Hollett mid-way through last season, but the Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender never complained about going from starter to splitting time with upstart import Mads Sogaard. Instead, he worked his hardest, focused on his teammates and took whatever time between the pipes he was given. So as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hodgins handily makes the cut
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
Ryan Hodgins more up the leaderboard at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship golf tournament in New Brunswick Tuesday. The Medicine Hat player fired his second-straight even-par 72 at Covered Bridge Golf and Country Club, now tied for 40th place and safely under the cut line. Hodgins had a wild front nine, with four birdies, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat juniors eliminated, still plenty of week left at Little League World Series
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s run at a Junior Little League World Series title is over, but their memorable week in Michigan is far from done. The all-stars lost 10-1 to the Latin American champs from Mexico Tuesday morning, finishing 0-2 in the tournament. The Canadian representatives will still have an exhibition game against one of the American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat soccer teams medal at provincials
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
While Medicine Hat’s under-15 girls soccer team won bronze as provincial hosts this past weekend, three other Rattlers Academy Soccer Club squads were spread out across the province at provincials of their own. Both the under-19 and under-13 boys wound up with bronze medal performances. In Calgary for the under-19 Tier 2 boys provincials, RASC ... Read More »
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