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Training Matters: Beware of sitting
By None on October 5th, 2018
Sitting is the new smoking! No, it doesn’t turn your teeth yellow, or make your breath smell, it does not directly cause lung cancer or emphysema, and it’s not even remotely addictive. So why the scare tactic comparison? Especially when you consider that smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the world. Is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High on a mission
By Ryan McCracken on October 5th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Hat High Mohawks shared the wealth on Thursday night at the Methanex Bowl. The Mohawks used touchdowns from six different players to secure a 56-10 victory over the McCoy Colts and push their undefeated Rangeland Football Conference record to 4-0 with two games remaining in the regular season. “It’s a team effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks win News Cup as the region’s best bantam football team
By Ryan McCracken on October 5th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Hawks cruised to the News Cup on Thursday night at the Methanex Bowl. The Hawks assumed control of the gridiron early and took over a commanding 34-0 lead at halftime before holding off a spirited comeback attempt to lock up a 55-29 city championship victory over the Medicine Hat Colts. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clouston focuses on long-term amid early-season struggles
By Ryan McCracken on October 5th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Tigers head coach Shaun Clouston is stressing a simple mantra as the team looks to snap a five-game losing skid — trust the process. The Tabbies haven’t found the win column since their season-opener in Lethbridge, but Clouston says the issues can be largely addressed by simplifying their approach to each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slice of the Game: Snow’s not over for season
By None on October 4th, 2018
When you combine all the snow we received this week with the current seven-day forecast, it is no surprise that golfers everywhere are wondering if this just happens to be the beginning of the end for the 2018 golf season. This isn’t a rare occurrence for us the past decade, so you can relax, because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disappointing start continues
By Ryan McCracken on October 4th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Prince Albert Raiders continued their pursuit of perfection on Wednesday night at the Canalta Centre. Raiders goaltender Ian Scott kept the Medicine Hat Tigers frustrated with 25 saves en route to a 5-1 victory, pushing Prince Albert to a 6-0-0-0 start to the season while handing the Tabbies their fifth consecutive loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gators erase 2-0 deficit to beat Mohawks at home in Bow Island
By None on October 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It’s only the third week of the local South East Zone Volleyball League season and we’ve already got a candidate for match of the year. At Bow Island Wednesday, Senator Gershaw’s varsity boys came from two sets down to beat Hat High 3-2 (20-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-11, 15-12). Already considered one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!They’re glad to be back
By Sean Rooney on October 3rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney He hadn’t been back to Medicine Hat in six months, so when Linus Nassen arrived at Canalta Centre Tuesday there was a lot of catching up to do. Canadian cellphone number? Check. New gear? Got it. Ready for a home game? You bet. Dylan MacPherson? Well, he’d only been gone a couple weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks survive a tough test from Pythons
By None on October 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Hawks bantam football team got a great test Monday night from the Parkside Pythons, but managed a third straight win in league play. At the Methanex Bowl, the Hawks earned a 27-18 victory, following up Friday’s 38-6 win over Brooks. First-half touchdown runs from Tessema Veurink (48 yards) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikes win gold
By None on October 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Crescent Heights’ girls volleyball teams are putting up a strong offence on and off the court lately. The varsity Vikings won a tournament in Calgary Saturday night, and next weekend will raise awareness for cancer research by promoting a pink theme at their home event which starts Oct. 12. At Henry Wise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunke hangs on for spot at CFR after up and down summer
By Sean Rooney on October 3rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Entering the last weekend of the rodeo season, Medicine Hat’s Trent Tunke felt pretty good about his chances of qualifying for the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Then his header missed in Hanna, while others below him in the standings racked up dollars at an event in Calgary. It was a nervous wait, but the ... Read More »
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