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Rattlers women fall in straight sets to Trojans
By Ryan McCracken on November 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat College women’s volleyball team lost Friday at the hands of the SAIT Trojans at the Snakepit. The straight-sets loss (25-17, 25-22, 25-18) puts the Rattlers at a record of 6-5, and they have now lost two matches in a row. Amber Stigter led the way for the Rattlers with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps defence could be the difference in 2016 Grey Cup rematch
By Ryan McCracken on November 24th, 2018
Before the Western Final, the big question was which Calgary Stampeder team would show up: the one that went 12-2 or the one that swooned in October. While the Stamp offence stuttered the defence was the original. Winnipeg couldn’t score a touchdown last Sunday. That is good news for fans of the red and white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Huge task’ ahead of Tigers
By Ryan McCracken on November 23rd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are ready to go after it against the Canadian Hockey League’s best tonight at the Canalta Centre. While the Tigers have come up empty-handed in three games against the Prince Albert Raiders this season, they’ve given the 21-1-0-0 East Division powerhouse a run for its money in each meeting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going through the Grey Cup ringer
By None on November 23rd, 2018
In 1963 I began covering he CFL in Regina for United Press International, the same year Ron Lancaster, George Reed and Hugh Campbell arrived in the Queen City. Two years later Eagle Keys became head coach. In 1966, the storied franchise won its first Grey Cup. Visions of more Grey Cups danced in the heads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saturday’s Linden Cup Christmas Classic could be the final chapter
By Ryan McCracken on November 23rd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Linden Cup Christmas Classic returns to the spotlight for a fifth consecutive holiday season on Saturday at the Family Leisure Centre — but it could be the last time the Canucks and Tigers battle it out in support of the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank and KidSport. Keith Gronning has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deveau, Lacroix win in Leduc
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat Boxing Club members picked up wins in Leduc Saturday night. Tristan Deveau beat Edmonton’s White Nganika by unanimous decision in a 152-pound bout, part of the preliminary card at the Legion Legacy Cup. Then it was Janick Lacroix’s turn. The national champion beat San Diego’s Mariano Flores in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meeting the next generation
By Ryan McCracken on November 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers spent Wednesday night skating alongside the next generation of hopeful hockey stars. Every player on the roster was on the ice alongside dozens of young fans for the team’s annual Skate with the Tigers event in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Medicine Hat and District, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: Ringette team finishes weekend in Lethbridge with a win
By None on November 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Game-by-game improvement was the story for Medicine Hat’s open C ringette team this past weekend in Lethbridge. Playing in the Chinook Ringette Tournament, the Kruse Glass Force opened with a tie, then took a couple losses before finishing with a win in Sunday’s bronze medal game. After falling 4-3 to the Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Top Canadian the hardest one to pick ahead of awards night
By None on November 22nd, 2018
EDMONTON Tonight at the Winspear Theatre in Edmonton, the CFL awards will be presented to the most outstanding performers in six categories plus coach of the year. The honours are decided by 68 voters from the Football Reporters of Canada and the league’s head coaches. It is my privilege to be one of the voters. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Tigers trio noticed by NHL scouting
By Ryan McCracken on November 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers Mads Søgaard, Josh Williams and Ryan Chyzowski were all named in NHL Central Scouting’s updated players to watch list last week. Søgaard and Williams both earned B-ratings while Chyzowski picked up a C-rating after helping Medicine Hat to a 10-11-1-2 record. Søgaard joined up with the Tigers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Coaches need to be supported
By None on November 21st, 2018
Coaching, though it can be a thankless task, has the potential to be one of the most fulfilling jobs a person can undertake. Whether coaching an under-7 soccer team or a national hockey team, the impact a coach has on the lives of their players is significant. Coaches have the position and ability to ignite ... Read More »
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