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Ringette: Mud Hens sweep a pair
By None on November 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News On one hand their opposition was younger. But the Medicine Hat Mud Hens are considered an under-16 A team, whereas their opponents Saturday were under-14 AA. In any case, it seemed the age gap was too much for the Hens’ Calgary opponents to overcome. The home team won 16-3, then 9-7 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three to be added to Wall of Fame
By Sean Rooney on November 14th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney One was at a loss for words. Another popped a bottle of champagne. But all three legendary individuals destined for the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame were happy to hear the good news. Dan Federkeil, Eva Paniti-Meyer and Kelly Risling were all recommended to be added to the 26-person Wall during Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers felled in road trip opener
By None on November 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Once again, a pair of ex-Medicine Hat Tigers helped hand their old team a loss. Max Gerlach scored, Gary Haden assisted on the game-winner and the Saskatoon Blades earned a 4-2 home win Tuesday night. Saskatoon had beat the Tigers in Medicine Hat Friday and greeted the Tabbies, who began a four-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks to host provincial final
By None on November 13th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney A provincial title will be handed out at the Methanex Bowl this weekend thanks to the Medicine Hat Hawks clinching a spot in Alberta’s bantam Tier 2 championship game. In Calgary Saturday, the Hawks beat the Okotoks Eagles 41-6 in the provincial semifinal. They’ll host the Edmonton Mustangs, who beat Sylvan Lake 28-12, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Hat boys looking good, and watch out for the Stampeders
By None on November 13th, 2018
I incorrectly predicted B.C. and Saskatchewan would win the CFL semifinals. While the Roughriders and Blue Bombers staged a classic prairie football brawl in brutal winter weather in Regina, Winnipeg winning 23-18, the West Coast wuzzes wet their beds in Hamilton 48-8. What a way for Wally Buono to end his coaching career. Ottawa swept ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switch to academy made a difference for Florkowski
By Sean Rooney on November 13th, 2018
Editor’s note: This week we’ve lined up a series of stories looking back at athletes who came through Medicine Hat’s Notre Dame Academy, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Today is a feature on golfer Jesse Florkowski. For more names and photos see what Notre Dame’s been posting on Twitter using the hashtag #nda15. —————————— ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey: Midget teams piled up wins on the weekend
By None on November 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News They only played once this past weekend due to Remembrance Day, but the South East Athletic Club’s Tigers midget 15-year-old team made the most of it. SEAC went to Calgary Saturday and shut out the Canucks 6-0. Brendan Olson was credited with 23 saves through 40 minutes although there was no shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs settle for weekend split
By Ryan McCracken on November 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Travelodge Cubs were forced to settle for a weekend split after following up Friday’s 6-1 win over the High River Flyers with a narrow 2-1 setback to the Vipers on Saturday night in Red Deer. Cooper Hilworth started up a late comeback attempt for Medicine Hat by cutting into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rozdeba leads Rattlers past Queens
By Ryan McCracken on November 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s basketball team battled back into the win column with a tight 54-47 victory over the Queens on Saturday at Red Deer College. Medicine Hat managed to hold the Queens to 15 points or fewer in all four quarters, but it took until the third for the Rattlers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women upended in Olds
By None on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat College women’s basketball team couldn’t deal with Olds’ top player early and dropped its first game of the season, 84-81 to the Broncos Friday night. At Olds, the Rattlers trailed by 13 through 10 minutes according to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference website. They were still down 14 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Tigers turn the tide
By Ryan McCracken on November 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Max Gerlach and Gary Haden had a return to remember on Friday night at the Canalta Centre. It was the first time either of the former Medicine Hat Tigers returned to the Gas City since being traded separately over the past year, and they combined for a tide-turning impact by scoring in succession ... Read More »
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