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Thunder finishes fourth at under-16 softball provincials
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Thunder softball team went 3-3 at under-16 B provincials in Irma this past weekend, finishing just off the podium. The Gas City crew had a great start to their weekend, beating Strathmore 17-13 thanks in part to a 4-for-4 game from Rachel Werre. They then beat Calgary’s Venom 8-3, getting a 3-for-4 effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress nearly doubles Hat in Southern Games medals
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Participation may be the most important aspect of the Southern Alberta Summer Games, but you’ve got to think Cypress County was paying attention to the medal standings Saturday in Pincher Creek. As the 50th edition of the Games came to a close, the county beat its medal total from 2018 – totalling 87, compared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks’ five-game winning streak halted by 57s
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had a five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Swift Current 57s on Friday night at Mitchell Field. Despite being held to just two hits on the night, Medicine Hat managed to seize control of the lead twice – but the 57s stole it back on a four-run rally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showcasing their sport: Hatters hope 55-Plus Summer Games give floor shuffleboard new life
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 6th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Pat and Marian Hemsing are hoping the Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games help give floor shuffleboard a home in Medicine Hat. The husband-and-wife duo are representing the Gas City in the 70-plus division at Medicine Hat Curling Club this weekend – but with any luck, the Games will put shuffleboard on the local radar for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Hodgins finishes seventh at junior golf provincials
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Ryan Hodgins settled for a seventh place finish in the Alberta Junior Championship at High River’s Highwood Golf and Country Club Friday. Hodgins shot a six-over 76 in Friday’s final round to drop one spot into seventh with a final score of 71-67-75-76-289. Red Deer’s Carter Graf won the event with a 279 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More football referees needed from atom to high school
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2019
The Gas City needs more referees on the gridiron. Hat High Mohawks head coach Quinn Skelton says with growing numbers from the atom level to high school, local referees have their hands full and are reaching out to the community in search of more officials to oversee games. “The game is really evolving here and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s Hodgins four shots back early at Alberta junior golf championship
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2019
Five local golfers are in the mix at the Alberta Junior Championship in High River that started Tuesday. Ryan Hodgins had the best opening round of the Hat-area contingent, shooting a 1-over par 71 at Highwood Golf and Country Club. He’s alone in 11th spot, four shots back of both Ethan Choi (Pincher Creek) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miners response too much for Hat
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2019
A great start from the K of C Knights was matched Tuesday by the Lethbridge Miners. At Athletic Park, the Knights scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning, but wound up on the losing end of an 8-7 decision. A six-run Miners second inning was the perfect response, aided by a hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fassnidge to represent city and horseshoe club at Alberta 55-plus Summer Games
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 29th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Larry Fassnidge has horseshoes in his blood. He may have only started playing the sport in a consistently competitive fashion a few years ago, but the 73-year-old Hatter grew up in the home of a North American champion. “We had the trophy down in the basement and I can still smell the tarnished metal,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamblin will require minor surgery, but hopes for speedy recovery after dislocating knee
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 29th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken James Hamblin will require minor surgery after dislocating his kneecap in an on-ice session at Toronto Maple Leafs development camp Wednesday, but the Medicine Hat Tigers captain is confident he won’t be out for too long. While he isn’t going to be back on the ice at development camp, Hamblin is up and walking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Supplements not always recommended for youth
By Kimberlee Brooks on June 28th, 2019
kbrooks@mhc.ab.ca I often get questions from parents and young athletes about nutrition supplements for sport performance. It is not a straightforward answer as there is not enough research about the safety of most nutrition supplements for youth. The problem is the area of research on nutrition supplements is done with adults and supplements can have ... Read More »
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