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Kelly named softball coach of the year
By Sean Rooney on September 11th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, Medicine Hat’s softball association was just about sunk. Volunteers were in short supply, and as far as teams went, there weren’t enough players at the higher levels to even consider sending anyone to provincials. On Monday, with that era firmly in the past, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another No. 4 team on its way to town
By None on September 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Week 2 of the high school football season saw one local team lose a dogfight of a top-10 battle. Now it’s Hat High’s turn to host a higher-ranked squad at the Methanex Bowl. The Mohawks, coming off Friday’s 54-6 win over McCoy, face Okotoks’ Holy Trinity Academy this Friday at 5 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Injury issues abound for top teams
By None on September 11th, 2018
Zach Collaros is on concussion watch, Travis Lulay was hit under the chin with a helmet (no penalty called by a referee no more than a couple of metres away from him), Bo Levi Mitchell wears a brace. Matt Nichols was hurt during the pre-season. Since his return to the Bombers, he seems skittish, anxious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Voisey leaves no doubt in finale
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News He could’ve taken it easy into the trophy presentation, but Doug Voisey put a stamp on his season instead. The Medicine Hat Auto Racing Association driver had a nearly insurmountable lead entering the season finale Saturday at the Speedway. His No. 44 car simply had to finish in the baby grand division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers men open on a split
By Ryan McCracken on September 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s soccer team kicked off their Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference with a rousing 2-0 victory over the Olds Broncos Saturday, but were cut down to .500 with Sunday’s 2-0 setback to the SAIT Trojans. “It was a good weekend. We had two hard fought games. We’ve taken a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A wave of new energy
By Ryan McCracken on September 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs are riding a wave of new energy. Some organizational changes in the off-season paved the way to an impressive showing at the team’s main training camp, with nearly 50 players lining up for a shot to represent the Cubs in the Heritage Junior Hockey League this season. “It rejuvenates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellers win fourth consecutive Mixed Doubles Open title, fifth overall
By Ryan McCracken on September 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Calvin and Tracy Heller came up against some new blood in Saturday’s Medicine Hat Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Open final, but even they were no match for the husband and wife duo. The Hellers clinched a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Cory Streifel and Kassie Bourassa to clinch their fourth consecutive title at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane, Bjorklund combine to shut out Warriors
By Ryan McCracken on September 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Kaeden Lane and Garin Bjorklund put on a show Saturday night at the Irvine Sports Complex. The two Medicine Hat Tigers goaltending prospects combined to back their squad to a 3-0 shutout over the Moose Jaw Warriors in pre-season action after dropping a 5-2 contest at Mosaic Place the night before. With the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger heads home after proving his worth with Tigers
By Ryan McCracken on September 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Tigers prospect Cole Sillinger parted ways with his major junior club following Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Irvine, but not before proving he can hold his own in the Western Hockey League at just 15 years old. The Tigers selected Sillinger 11th overall in May’s WHL bantam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaw likely to start season south of the border
By Ryan McCracken on September 8th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken If all goes according to plan, Mason Shaw will start his season as a professional hockey player. The Medicine Hat Tigers centre signed a three-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild over the off-season and says all signs are pointing to a place with the American HockeyLeague’s Iowa Wild when the puck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heartbreaking opener for Vikings, Mohawks take down Colts
By Ryan McCracken on September 8th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a perfect night to kick off the Rangeland Football Conference season and the games didn’t disappoint. The first of the night showcased the new-look Crescent Heights Vikings in a matchup against the Brooks Buffalos — and it came down to the final seconds before a winner was clear. It was chess ... Read More »
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