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Tigers report blue-line injuries
By None on October 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers only dressed five defencemen in their last game and will continue to be short on the back end entering tonight’s home game against the Red Deer Rebels. The team listed both Joel Craven and Trevor Longo as injured on Tuesday’s WHL report, in addition to forward Baxter Anderson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat fencers do themselves proud at worlds
By None on October 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News They didn’t know what to expect at the World Veterans Fencing Championships, but Coreen and James Sheardown returned from Italy with some respectable results. The couple behind Medicine Hat’s AAA Fencing Club were part of Canada’s 32-member team in Livorno, Italy Oct. 8-14. They competed in both team and individual 50-and-over divisions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Stamps, Riders headed in different directions
By Sean Rooney on October 23rd, 2018
“Good game last night,” whispered a friend to me at church Sunday morning. “I can’t believe how bad they played,” said another the night before. It’s all a matter of perspective. The first gentleman was referring to the redemptive performance of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, whitewashed 31-0 in Winnipeg the week before. With the one game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appelman’s rink wins Charity Classic
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker And just like that, the 24th annual Hat Charity Classic came to a close. The event began last week and concluded Monday evening with Ted Appelman’s rink taking down Kirk Muyres’ team 7-2 in six ends. “That was a really fun and exciting game,” said Appelman. “It’s been quite a few years since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey: Midget AA Hounds hosting cancer awareness game Saturday
By Sean Rooney on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Another week, another minor hockey team going the extra mile to give back to the community. This time it’s the midget AA Hounds, who got a win and a tie on the ice this past weekend and are gearing up for their annual cancer awareness game this Saturday at the Kinplex. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Fesser shakes off late scare to win women’s Charity Classic
By Ryan McCracken on October 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It took nine ends to crown a champion in the women’s Hat Charity Classic. Jodi Marthaller erased a four-point deficit in the final two ends to force extras, but it was Kourtney Fesser’s foursome who shook off the late scare to clinch a nervous 7-6 victory Sunday at the Medicine Hat Curling Club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs collect six points over action packed weekend
By Ryan McCracken on October 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Travelodge Cubs are heating up. After opening the season at 1-4-2, the Cubs collected six points over the past three days following a 5-4 win over the Cochrane Generals Friday, a 4-1 victory over the Mountainview Colts Saturday and a 7-6 overtime win against the Blackfalds Wranglers Sunday. Chandler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All the way back: Rattlers women’s volleyball team erases two-set deficit to top Lions
By Ryan McCracken on October 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It was the type of win that Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s volleyball coach Kim Stonehouse will be referencing for years to come. Less than 24 hour after falling in straight sets at the hands of the Ambrose Lions, the Rattlers shook off a daunting two-set deficit and rallied to complete a thrilling five-set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five local refs in action at Snake Pit this weekend
By Sean Rooney on October 20th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney When the Medicine Hat College Rattlers host the Briercrest Clippers in men’s and women’s basketball Saturday at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Snake Pit, there will be plenty of local talent on the floor. The Rattlers women always boast lots of home-grown players, and this year is no different as they’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desmarchais, Romancew grab golds at nationals
By Mo Cranker on October 20th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Champions were crowned Friday after a week of golf at Desert Blume Golf Club during the 2018 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Golf Nationals. Laurent Desmarchais won the men’s side of the tournament, Emily Romancew won the women’s side and the Red Deer women’s team became the first Albertan school to win a CCAA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers stun ‘Canes with OT comeback
By Ryan McCracken on October 20th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Ryan Jevne pulled out the heroics on Friday night at the Canalta Centre. The 20-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers winger scored with 54.3 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and set the stage for James Hamblin’s 4-3 game-winner after trailing the Lethbridge Hurricanes by a pair in the final two minutes of the ... Read More »
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