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Hatter fares well reining cow horses south of the border
By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2019
Hatter Lauren Boychuk has had quite a deal of success reining cow horses down in the U.S. She recently returned from a 10-day international competition in Phoenix for Sun Circuit, the world’s largest horse show. “I did really, really well,” said Boychuk. “I won a saddle and a buckle and custom-made spurs and money.” She’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fully healthy, plus Sillinger, entering first round
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on March 22nd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Twelve months ago, James Hamblin was facing the harsh reality of watching from the sidelines as his Medicine Hat Tigers entered the post-season. This year, the Tabby captain is ready to lead a fully healthy lineup into his hometown of Edmonton for a clash with the Central Division champion Oil Kings. “Playoffs in Edmonton, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights top Devils to win bantam city championship
By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Knights celebrated like champions on Wednesday night at the Kinplex. The Knights outlasted the Devils in an early defensive battle to secure a 4-2 victory, and with it the bantam city championship in front of a packed house. The Knights outshot the Devils by a 25-20 margin. Earlier Wednesday, the Golden Nuggets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Søgaard named to Eastern Conference’s second all-star team
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2019
Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Mads Søgaard earned another accolade Wednesday by having his name added to the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference second all-star team. The 18-year-old Danish netminder closed out his first WHL season with a 2.64 goals against average, a .921 save percentage – good enough for fourth in the league – and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broesky, Prosofsky named SEAC MVPs
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2019
The South East Athletic Club Tigers closed the book on a strong season with an awards banquet Tuesday for both the bantam AAA squad and the midget 15s. Tyler Broesky left with MVP honors for the bantams and Hayden Prosofsky took the title on the midget side. Tyler Miller was named the bantam Tigers’ top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Ice win draft lottery
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2019
The Winnipeg Ice got their first victory since closing the book on their time in Cranbrook by winning the Western Hockey League’s draft lottery on Wednesday morning. The Ice — who finished their final season in Cranbrook and will start next year at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg – earned the right to pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC swimmers collect four medals at Swim Alberta Spring Championships
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2019
The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club sent 13 swimmers to battle for the podium at the Swim Alberta Spring Championships in Edmonton over the weekend, and four left the pool with medals. Fourteen-year-old Jaiden Riddell swam to a gold medal in an incredible 50-metre backstroke final, taking top spot by a narrow 0.22 second margin. Nick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wallis wins bowling bronze
By Medicine Hat News on March 21st, 2019
Logan Wallis took home a bronze medal for Panorama Lanes at the CYC provincial championships on Saturday in Edmotnon. The local bowler took third in the intermediate boys division after earning his way into match play with a strong start through six games. Wallis finished behind champion Damon Wright and silver medallist Dawson Daley. Panorama ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nassen living for the moment
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on March 21st, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Linus Nassen isn’t one to fret for the future; he’s living in the moment. The 20-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman is set to enter his final Western Hockey League post-season when his squad drops the puck against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday at Rogers Place, but he isn’t looking at it a last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rassell excited to win championship
By RYAN McCRACKEN on March 19th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It’s a good thing Mark Rassell didn’t skip shoulder day. The 22-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers alumnus became a national champion Sunday after scoring a goal and adding an assist to lead his University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds to a 4-2 victory over the Alberta Golden Bears on Sunday at the Enmax Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers ready to embrace underdog role in opening-round series with Oil Kings
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on March 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Tigers avoided a date with the top team in the Western Hockey League, only to meet up with the hottest. By going 4-2-1-0 down the stretch, Medicine Hat managed to clinch the Eastern Conference’s first wild card with a 35-27-4-2 record, leaving the Red Deer Rebels (33-29-4-2) to fight for their playoff lives ... Read More »
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