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Moving out on his own: MacPherson has plenty to learn as he heads to Springfield this fall
By SEAN ROONEY on July 10th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Dylan MacPherson’s getting a crash course in cooking and everything else he never had to worry about as a hometown player for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 21-year-old from Redcliff signed a one-year deal with the Springfield Thunderbirds over the weekend, meaning it’s finally time to move out on his own – much unlike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Arbuckle shines under excellent game plan
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
It would be hard to blame the Saskatchewan Roughriders for thinking they would be facing an old grey mare Saturday night at Mosaic Stadium. After all, Calgary lost its opener to Ottawa and had to take advantage of a complete collapse to beat a bad B.C. team. The Stampeders were without their starting running back, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress nearly doubles Hat in Southern Games medals
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Participation may be the most important aspect of the Southern Alberta Summer Games, but you’ve got to think Cypress County was paying attention to the medal standings Saturday in Pincher Creek. As the 50th edition of the Games came to a close, the county beat its medal total from 2018 – totalling 87, compared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Tigers D-man MacPherson signs AHL deal
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Dylan MacPherson took the next step on his hockey career this past weekend. The 21-year-old defenceman from Redcliff has signed a one-year contract with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League. The team announced the signing on Monday. After finishing his last season of junior hockey with his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers, MacPherson got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ross top catcher, gets camp invite
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Kaitlyn Ross’ time playing ball in Okotoks isn’t done yet. The Redcliff catcher helped Alberta to a bronze medal finish at the Women’s Invitational Championships Monday, on base when the winning run came home in a 7-6 win over B.C. Later in the day, she was named the tournament’s top catcher and then picked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun Devils sent packing from RMLL playoffs
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Sun Devils were ousted from the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League’s junior B Tier 2 post-season after a two-game sweep at the hands of the Yetti this weekend in Sylvan Lake. After falling 14-10 to open the best-of-three second-round series, the Sun Devils were unable to force a deciding third game in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Podium sweep: Hatters take first, second and third in men’s tennis at Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 8th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat swept the men’s tennis podium on Saturday at the Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games. While it seems impossible on the surface – as each of Alberta’s eight zones is given a berth into the tournament – three zones did not send teams to the event, allowing two more Hat squads to enter in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of Mavericks come out on top at all-star game
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat Mavericks Austin Sojka, Nolan Rattai and Flynn Ridley helped power Team West to a 5-4 victory over Team East at the Western Canadian Baseball League all-star game on Sunday at Edmonton’s Re/Max Field. Stats from the game were unavailable, though the WCBL announced via Twitter that Ridley pitched a clean relief frame, allowing ... Read More »
1 responseRelease McCracken: Climbing into the driver’s seat of a rumblebee
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 8th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Speedway opened the door to a whole new world of racing this season by introducing the V6 rumblebee class to the local circuit – they even let me climb behind the wheel. As a ‘greenhorn,’ I’d never been behind the wheel to experience the thrill of oval-track racing for myself, until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks’ five-game winning streak halted by 57s
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had a five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Swift Current 57s on Friday night at Mitchell Field. Despite being held to just two hits on the night, Medicine Hat managed to seize control of the lead twice – but the 57s stole it back on a four-run rally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showcasing their sport: Hatters hope 55-Plus Summer Games give floor shuffleboard new life
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 6th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Pat and Marian Hemsing are hoping the Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games help give floor shuffleboard a home in Medicine Hat. The husband-and-wife duo are representing the Gas City in the 70-plus division at Medicine Hat Curling Club this weekend – but with any luck, the Games will put shuffleboard on the local radar for ... Read More »
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