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Haden’s pre-game superstition involves hiding stick from Tiger teammates
By Ryan McCracken on January 17th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Gary Haden insists a hockey player must have a positive relationship with their hockey stick — and that’s why he hides it from his teammates before every game. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers centre has been keeping up the superstition for years, sometimes opting to hide it in trainer Mikki Lanuk’s room, other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phantoms improve to 7-2 in men’s indoor soccer league
By Ryan McCracken on January 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Earls Phantoms retained their place at the top of the standings in the Medicine Hat Men’s Indoor Soccer League with a 3-2 victory over the PBR Rangers on Sunday at the Family Leisure Centre. While PBR’s Forkpa Sumo scored twice to keep the Phantoms on their toes, Dean Studer, Matt Wilson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jevne draws back into Tigers lineup
By Ryan McCracken on January 10th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Ryan Jevne is done serving time. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers winger will draw back into the lineup tonight against the Saskatoon Blades after serving a three-game suspension for checking to the head. Considering the Edmonton product played all 72 games with the Tigers last season, being forced to watch from the stands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat girls’ hockey a sport on the rise
By Mo Cranker on January 9th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker After a successful 2017, the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association is hoping girls’ hockey will continue to grow in the city. Over the years Medicine Hat has seen more girls signing up for minor hockey, and currently offers a team for most ages. “We’re happy to say that our numbers are growing every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers volleyball teams aim to snap two-game skids
By Ryan McCracken on January 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s volleyball team will aim to snap a two-game losing skid when they return to the court for tonight’s 8 p.m. matchup against the Trojans at SAIT College. The Rattlers (9-3) can tie the Trojans (10-2) for the top of the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference South Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rassell focused on having fun amid five-game point streak
By Ryan McCracken on January 5th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken It should come as little surprise that Mark Rassell is at his best with a smile on his face. The 20-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers captain — known for his upbeat attitude and lighthearted post-game interviews — says he allowed frustration to enter his game last month. But ever since sitting down with team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Haden gets a boost from personal cheering section
By Ryan McCracken on January 5th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Whenever Gary Haden suits up to take on the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome, he knows he’ll have his own cheering section in the building. But when he stepped out onto the ice prior to Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime loss in Calgary, he was greeted by nearly 100 friends, family members and former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uncle and nephew combo thrive in the boxing ring
By Ryan McCracken on January 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The uncle and nephew combo of Jamie and Tristan Deveau battled to a pair of decisive victories in the boxing ring while representing the Medicine Hat Boxing Club at the Deerfoot Casino in Calgary last weekend. Tristan fought his way to a first-round stoppage after landing a heavy right hand on Oscar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mission take home gold at Sherwood Park tourney
By Scott Schmidt on January 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The U16 Medicine Hat Mission ringette team took home the gold medal over the weekend at a tournament in Sherwood Park. The Sherwood Park Platinum Ring took place Dec. 28-30, with the Mission tallying a record of three wins against one tie, en route to top spot. Mik Claypool started the tourney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Snake’s in rattler country
By Mo Cranker on January 3rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Being on the road, putting on shows, signing autographs and interacting with fans is all Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts has known for the past 40 years. For the next couple weeks, Roberts will be joining the Canadian Wrestling Elite for a 21-show tour across Canada and the group will be in Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clouston makes Tigers history with 324th win
By Ryan McCracken on December 30th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers etched their coach’s name into franchise history on Saturday night at the Canalta Centre. Mark Rassell scored with 19 seconds left in overtime to secure a 4-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels and push head coach Shaun Clouston to his franchise-best 324th win behind Medicine Hat’s bench in ... Read More »
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