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Decision time: Cubs bolster roster, but now must trim to 25 ahead of HJHL season opener
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken With the start of the Heritage Junior Hockey League season finally in sight, the Medicine Hat Cubs have a few decisions to make. After adding returning veterans Dawson Crawford, Fletcher Aleman and Chandler Aleman, Medicine Hat’s roster sits at 27 and will need to be trimmed by two in order to keep a cohort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Hat ringette teams pick up victories in return to the ice
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2020
Medicine Hat’s ringette squads hit the ice for the debut of the Sunny South League this weekend, and all three in action left with a win. The Sunny South League combines Medicine Hat squads with teams from Lethbridge. Teams compete in cohorts for a period of 14 days before forming new cohorts. Mafia start strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Effort pays off for Hat runners at Panthers’ cross country event
By Ryan McCracken on October 20th, 2020
Local runners put their work ethic on display at the Medicine Hat Panthers Track Club’s cross-country event on Saturday at Kin Coulee Park. Eleven members of the Panthers worked their way on top of the podium in their respective events, while nine more finished in the top three. Panthers Madison Scrimger and Brannon Sumner won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs rebound in Coaldale to split exhibition set with Copperheads
By Ryan McCracken on October 20th, 2020
After a slow start to Friday’s exhibition opener against the Coaldale Copperheads, the Medicine Hat Cubs started to find their bearings. While they came up just short Friday in a 5-4 overtime battle, the Cubs clawed back to secure a 6-4 victory on Saturday evening in Coaldale and split the exhibition set against their Highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA teams both hit the ice
By Ryan McCracken on October 20th, 2020
South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 male prep squad made its Canadian Sport School Hockey League debut in front of limited spectators over the weekend, while the U18 female team kicked off its campaign with a pair of co-ed clashes in Oyen — and both picked up their first wins. The boys kicked off their season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACAC hoping for winter competition
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 20th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference is exploring every option it can to bring competition back to schools before the end of the winter semester. The ACAC held a special general meeting Thursday, which coincided with the release of new provincial guidelines for junior collegiate and university leagues. Medicine Hat College Rattlers manager of sport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CSP ski swap next weekend
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2020
The Canadian Ski Patrol’s Palliser Zone will be hosting its second annual ski swap next weekend at the South Ridge YMCA. Skiers looking to get rid of old equipment can stop by the YMCA on Oct. 23 from 5-9 p.m. to register their gear for Saturday’s sale – which runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: The warrior within is listening
By Brittney Nyrose on October 16th, 2020
I recently came across this Japanese proverb that really resonated with me and what I see quite often in my work with clients. “Do not speak bad of yourself. For the warrior within hears your words and is lessened by them.” To me, this is all about our self talk. What you tell yourself becomes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local physical therapist aims to revolutionize practice with new book
By MO CRANKER on October 16th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A local physical therapist has published a book with the goal of helping others design practices in a safe and efficient way. Dustan Lang has been a practising physical therapist for more than 20 years and has worked with athletes in multiple professional leagues including the NHL and PGA Tour. The book is called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL firm on start date
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 16th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Ron Robison spoke in no uncertain terms: there’s nothing tentative about Jan. 8. The Western Hockey League Commissioner discussed available details surrounding the upcoming season in a conference call with members of the media Wednesday and said that unlike previously suggested start dates, Jan. 8 is circled on the calendar in permanent ink. “That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL shooting for Jan. 8 start
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 15th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The puck drops Jan. 8. The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that it will be returning to the ice for the 2020-21 season – minus the 2020 part – in the early New Year with a format designed to accommodate public safety guidelines brought on by COVID-19. The plan is to restructure the Central ... Read More »
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