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New soccer coach excited
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
There’s a lot for Robert Cavicchia to learn, and the new top dog in Medicine Hat’s soccer ranks can’t wait to get started. The 34-year-old from Toronto was announced as both the new coach of men’s and women’s teams at the college as well as executive director for the city’s minor association Tuesday. He will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Summer Games turns 50
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
Started as a way to promote sports to everyone in this half of the province regardless of age or ability, the Southern Alberta Summer Games opened registration for its 50th annual event Tuesday. Medicine Hat and Cypress County’s regional directors haven’t been around nearly that long, but they know first-hand how important the Games – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of SEAVC teams medal at 15-under provincials
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
After a full season playing in the same age group, two South East Alberta Volleyball Club teams squared off on the biggest stage of their respective seasons. Both the 15-under Rattlers Gold and Rattlers Strykers met Sunday in Calgary in the Division 2 semifinal match at club provincials. Gold emerged victorious and the teams wound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College, minor soccer picks Ontario coach to fill roles
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat minor and college soccer has its new leader. Robert Cavicchia, hailing from Ontario, was announced Tuesday as the head coach of both Rattlers college teams as well as executive director of the Medicine Hat Soccer Association. Cavicchia, reached via cellphone Tuesday, said he was looking forward to the new jobs. “I am very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs keep pushing ahead
By SEAN ROONEY on May 8th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Colour has returned to the Medicine Hat Cubs’ logo, just as the team feels its fortunes on the ice are on the mend too. The junior B hockey club unveiled a sleek new look Tuesday, replete with the old orange and even a splash of red on the new feline’s teeth. They’ll get new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts win a wild one
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2019
The McCoy Colts and Brooks Buffalos were locked in a defensive, one-run duel Tuesday. Then the bullpens got involved. McCoy held on for a 14-12 win in high school baseball action in Brooks, putting up 10 runs in the sixth inning before Brooks stormed back and ended the game with the bases loaded. Evan Morrison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Female athletes in profile
By JORDAN PANCOAST on May 8th, 2019
famemedicinehat@gmail.com Females in Action Moving and Empowering is committed to support women and girls in the Medicine Hat area participate in sport and physical activity. At most stages in life girls are less active than boys of the same age, women are increasingly being diagnosed with diseases that are attributable to inactivity, and both girls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame, Irvine win in badminton
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
The South Zone junior high badminton championships were held in Lethbridge Saturday, with plenty of winners hailing from Medicine Hat and area. When it was all said and done, Notre Dame Academy went home with the 4J (large school) banner and Irvine the 3J banner. Nanton’s JT Foster won 2J and Gilbert Paterson of Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings, Mohawks win on the diamond
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Crescent Heights’ Vikings got off to a massive start and didn’t let up Monday in a 21-2 win at Erle Rivers in high school baseball action. The Vikings scored nine runs before starter Dylan Fauth had even thrown a pitch, then put up seven and five in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively, to ensure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior golfers dust off snow and play
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Bad weather may have slowed the start of Medicine Hat’s golf season, but local juniors were busy competing already this past weekend. At a snowy Paradise Canyon in Lethbridge, a handful of Hat-and-area boys were among the leaders at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Alberta Season Opener. Caleb Kinch had the best finish, third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spar Wars showcases martial arts force
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
With more than 160 competitors and five types of karate competition going on, Saturday’s annual martial arts tournament at Eagle Butte High School really was aptly named: Spar Wars. Organizer Ally DeWolfe of Karate-Do Academy said in an email to the News that athletes ranged in age from three to 65, coming from Alberta and ... Read More »
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