Local Sports
Ice Breakers wrap on a positive note
By Sean Rooney on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The under-10 Ice Breakers ringette team won its last three games of the season. At Airdrie for a tournament this past weekend, they beat Beaumont 7-3, Airdrie 7-2 and Calgary 6-4. The last goal of the season came shorthanded with 44 seconds to go according to coach Rob Stock. “The coaching staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Qualifiers abound for Marlins athletes
By Sean Rooney on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Hat swimmers earned more time in the pool with superb showings at the Pronghorn Classic in Lethbridge this past weekend. Berlin Mastel, 13, won a gold, two silver and three bronze but more importantly made the cut times in her 50 and 100 metre freestyle to earn a spot at the Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fusion teams compete in Warman
By Sean Rooney on March 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Proud coaches and accomplished athletes was the theme from Medicine Hat’s Ultimate Cheer Fusion following a weekend competition in Saskatchewan. The local cheerleading outfit sent numerous teams and individuals to the Warman Cheer Classic, with many earning podium positions. The Tiny Novices team won their division out of five teams, and remain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late surge pushes Pats past Tigers in potential playoff preview
By Ryan McCracken on March 6th, 2018
The Regina Pats were in town to take on the Medicine Hat Tigers in a potential playoff preview on Tuesday at the Canalta Centre — and it did not disappoint. After battling to a stalemate through 40 minutes, the Pats erupted for three goals in the final five minutes to steal a 6-3 victory away from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers, Bulldogs earn medals at indoor track provincials
By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2018
Ugly weather kept many track and field athletes from getting to Edmonton this past weekend, but for those who did get to the indoor provincials there was plenty to be proud of when it was all said and done. Both the Medicine Hat Panthers and Bulldogs clubs had representation at the University of Alberta’s Universiade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers host Regina Pats at Canalta
By Sean Rooney on March 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Regina Pats visit the Medicine Hat Tigers at Canalta Centre tonight (7 p.m.) with lots left to figure out for both teams as playoffs get closer. Though they have similar records, the 35-25-5-1 Pats and 34-24-8-0 Tigers are in vastly different spots in the standings. Regina is third in the WHL’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat hosting plenty in busy hoops season
By Sean Rooney on March 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News High school basketball playoffs have begun and Medicine Hat will have a big stage for them over the next couple weeks. With 3A zone championships this weekend and 4A provincials the next, hometown teams will look to finish strong. On Monday, Hat High’s junior varsity girls beat WR Myers 71-60, advancing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers mens basketball team ousted by Kodiaks at ACAC Championship
By Ryan McCracken on March 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News They got to the post-season with all the confidence in the world, but the Medicine Hat College men’s basketball team finished its season with a whimper. The Rattlers, already out of the mix for nationals thanks to a quarter-final loss Thursday, were beat down by the host Lethbridge Kodiaks Friday in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers punch ticket to nationals
By Ryan McCracken on March 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Exactly a decade later, the Medicine Hat College Rattlers are headed back to women’s basketball nationals. The Rattlers beat the host SAIT Trojans 50-42 in Calgary Friday night, playing hard-nosed defence in an incredibly tight contest at the SAIT gym in Calgary. “Honestly, it’s amazing,” said head coach Clayton Nielsen. “Our goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women going to nationals
By Sean Rooney on March 2nd, 2018
SEAN ROONEY srooney@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNRooney Exactly a decade later, the Medicine Hat College Rattlers are headed back to women’s basketball nationals. The Rattlers beat the host SAIT Trojans 50-42 in Calgary Friday night, playing hard-nosed defence in an incredibly tight contest at the SAIT gym in Calgary. “Honestly, it’s amazing,” said head coach Clayton Nielsen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers suit up for a cause
By Ryan McCracken on March 1st, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are set to suit up — Don Cherry style. It’s been nearly 10 years since the Tabbies last pulled a third jersey over their shoulders, but with the Western Hockey League Suits Up with Don Cherry promotion, they’ll be rocking a distinctive orange plaid suit-style uniform on Saturday at ... Read More »
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