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Sports newsmaker of the year: Special Olympic athletes steal the show
By Ryan McCracken on December 30th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken For three days in July, Medicine Hat witnessed pure joy. More than 1,000 athletes, coaches and volunteers piled into the Cypress Centre to celebrate the Special Olympics Summer Games opening ceremony, kicking off a sweltering weekend on the local diamonds, fields and courts, complete with more “Medicine Hot” jokes than anyone could ask ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall short after slow start in Lethbridge
By Ryan McCracken on December 29th, 2017
The Medicine Hat Tigers fell victim to another slow start on Friday night at the Enmax Centre. While the Tigers rallied back to erase a two-goal deficit and draw even early in the third period, Jordy Bellerive and Zane Franklin combined to snuff out the comeback and secure a 5-4 victory for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs optimistic heading into New Year
By Mo Cranker on December 22nd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Cubs are heading into the New Year with some optimism, and they’re hoping to end the year on a winning streak. Heading into Thursday night’s game against the Coaldale Copperheads, the Cubs had earned three wins in six contests and sat just four points out of a playoff spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bantam AAA Tigers drop final game of December
By None on December 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Bantam AAA Tigers were unable to finish the month on a winning note. The team travelled to Lethbridge Wednesday for an evening tilt with the Lethbridge Golden Hawks — the team’s final game of 2017. Right from puck drop, the Golden Hawks were all over the Tigers, and the home team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohawks fall 100-67 to Rams in Lethbridge
By Ryan McCracken on December 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Hat High Mohawks were unable to enter the Holiday break on a high following a 100-67 road loss to the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams on Tuesday night. Bailey Gosse led the Mohawks with 15 points on the evening, while Ethan Egert added nine and both Josh Howe and Eidan Jonker had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Competitive cheer coming to the Hat
By Mo Cranker on December 19th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For the first time in a long time, if not ever, Medicine Hat will be hosting a cheerleading competition. Named Swarm the Hat, the competition will bring five or six outside clubs, as well as one local club and its teams together to compete in January. “On Jan. 13 we’re hosting a competition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helping out during the holidays
By Mo Cranker on December 16th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A local ringette team is trying to do its part to spread some holiday cheer this Christmas season. The girls of the U14A Tropics have decided to help out the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s Adopt a Family program to help get three single-parent families gifts for the holiday year. On top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers shift focus back to Central Division
By Ryan McCracken on December 15th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken After a grueling stretch of 13 consecutive games against opponents from different divisions — one that included five contests against CHL Top 10 teams —the Medicine Hat Tigers are finally turning their attention back to the Central. Medicine Hat has struggled with a 4-7-2-0 record through the span, but after allowing the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers hurt by another slow start
By Ryan McCracken on December 14th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers fell victim to another slow start on Wednesday night at the Canalta Centre. Medicine Hat fell into a three-goal deficit after allowing the opening marker for the eighth time in their past nine games, and were unable to claw their way back in an eventual 6-3 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dubeau, Cunningham recommended for Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame
By Ryan McCracken on December 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Former figure skater Gay Dubeau and recently retired hockey player Jenna Cunningham have been recognized for their respective impacts on the Gas City sports community with a pair of nominations to the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame. The Urban Environment and Recreation Advisory Board recommended that city council approve the induction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pachan leads AMAC with five medals at UCSC Holiday Classic
By Ryan McCracken on December 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Maria Pachan led the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club to an unforgettable performance in the pool this weekend in Calgary. The 11-year-old swimmer collected five medals, including a pair of gold, while her teammates added eight more at the UCSC Holiday Classic. Pachan won gold in the 50-metre butterfly and 200-metre breaststroke, as ... Read More »
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