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Local boxers shine at annual event
By Mo Cranker on January 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s boxing scene was on display this weekend for the 14th annual Nieman-Page Memorial event. The shows ran Saturday evening and Sunday morning, showcasing more than 40 fights over the two shows. “It went really great,” said Medicine Hat Boxing Club head coach Kerry Fahlman. “We’ve had a really great response of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall in overtime, lose third straight
By Ryan McCracken on January 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers were forced to settle for a single point Saturday night at the Canalta Centre. Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Vojtech Budik scored exactly one minute into overtime to hand the Tigers their third consecutive loss in a 3-2 nailbiter. “It’s frustrating losing in overtime but I thought we played a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Rattlers get back in win column
By Ryan McCracken on January 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s basketball team rebounded from Friday’s lopsided loss to the St. Mary’s Lightning with an 80-72 victory in Saturday’s rematch at the Snake Pit. One day after setting a new Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference career record for rebounds, Rattlers forward Kennedy Werre tied a season-high with 21 boards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ultimate Cheer Fusion showcases season to come
By Mo Cranker on January 20th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Ultimate Cheer Fusion cheerleading group is gearing up for its first big competition of the year. After putting on a showcase for local fans Friday, the group will be heading to Lethbridge next weekend for a meet. “Right now it’s just us trying to perfect the routines,” said team co-owner Jenna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed results for Kwahommies teams
By Ryan McCracken on January 19th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Hat High Kwahommies shared the ball well on Wednesday night in Raymond, but fell just short of victory in a 78-70 road loss to the hometown Comets. Brooklyn Kaczynski led the Kwahommies with 20 points on the night, while Kyla Kearley added 15, Rhiannon Ware had 11 and Brettonie Stenhouse and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Open 5-pin qualifiers hit Panorama Lanes this weekend
By Ryan McCracken on January 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Bowlers from across Southern Alberta will converge on Panorama Lanes this weekend looking for a place on a provincial 5-pin roster. The Canadian Open Southern Alberta zone qualifiers will feature more than 40 bowlers from Medicine Hat, Taber, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek and beyond, but only the best will punch their ticket to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super late goal sinks Tigers
By Ryan McCracken on January 18th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers were 4.4 seconds away from their third consecutive trip to overtime, but Brett Davis had other plans. The 18-year-old Kootenay Ice winger beat Tigers goaltender Jordan Hollett through the five-hole to complete the comeback and give Kootenay a 4-3 victory with the final shot of the game. “I knew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild, Rangers settle for draw in Megabowl
By Ryan McCracken on January 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Damir Omerovic racked up five goals for the Wild, but even that wasn’t enough to steal away a victory in the Medicine Hat Men’s Indoor Soccer League Megabowl on Sunday at the Family Leisure Centre. Vladimir Khazov also scored for the Wild, but the PBR Rangers answered every goal in a 6-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ice steal one from Tigers
By Ryan McCracken on January 17th, 2018
The Medicine Hat Tigers were 4.2 seconds away from their third consecutive trip to overtime, but Brett Davis had other plans. The 18-year-old Kootenay Ice winger beat Tigers goaltender Jordan Hollett through the five-hole to complete the comeback and give Kootenay a 4-3 victory with the final shot of the game. While the Ice jumped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rubins riding nine-game point streak into tonight’s tilt against Ice
By Ryan McCracken on January 17th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Kristians Rubins is riding the longest point streak of his Western Hockey League career. The 20-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman added a new element to his game after fellow blueliner Linus Nassen was sidelined with a fractured wrist earlier this month, and it’s been paying off in the form of consistent offensive output. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lockner meshing well with Tigers
By Ryan McCracken on January 17th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken With four points in his first four games as a member of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Bryan Lockner seems to have found the perfect fit. The 17-year-old forward was traded from the Regina Pats to the Saskatoon Blades, and then immediately shipped to the Medicine Hat Tigers on the Western Hockey League’s trade ... Read More »
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