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Toth wins first World Championship
By Mo Cranker on November 16th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Riley Toth is a world champion. After running away with the Medicine Hat Drag Race Association’s Pro Bike category, Toth travelled to Woodburn, Ore., where he won his heat to compete for the World Championship in Pomona, Calif. “I was extremely confident going in,” he said. “Obviously you never know what’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers captain nets hat trick in 4-1 win over Kootenay Ice
By Ryan McCracken on November 15th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Mark Rassell added a hat trick to his growing list of early-season accomplishments on Tuesday night at the Canalta Centre. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain scored a pair in the first period before completing his first hat trick of the year in the third to lead his team to their fifth straight win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamblin a game time decision
By Ryan McCracken on November 14th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Tigers centre James Hamblin will be a game time decision for tonight’s 7 p.m. Western Hockey League matchup against the Kootenay Ice at the Canalta Centre. The 18-year-old centre tweaked his knee during Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen and was absent from Saturday’s 4-3 overtime victory to close out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk gets first NHL call-up
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Curtis Valk has gotten his first NHL call-up, according to multiple tweets out of South Florida. The 24-year-old Medicine Hat native was signed by the Florida Panthers this offseason after spending three in the Vancouver Canucks organization. FULL STORY: From Tiger to Panther Valk has posted 15 points in 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte girls win south east zone
By Ryan McCracken on November 11th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Eagle Butte Talons are South East Zone Volleyball League varsity girls champions, but they’re not done yet. The Talons clinched the crown with a 25-15, 25-14 victory over the Senator Gershaw Gators in Friday’s championship match, giving league all-star Amer Karamanos a banner in her final year. “As a Grade 12 it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women force overtime, lose to SAIT
By Mo Cranker on November 11th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a nail-biter Friday night as the Medicine Hat College women’s basketball team took on the SAIT Trojans on home court. After falling to an early deficit, the Rattlers were able to come back and establish a lead they carried into the fourth quarter. The Trojans stormed back during the final frame, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers hosting December event to raise money for future athletic scholarships
By Mo Cranker on November 10th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat College Rattlers are hoping to raise a little bit of extra cash for student athletes this holiday season by hosting a Jingle and Mingle fundraiser. The event is taking place Dec. 2 at the college, with tickets costing $65 each or $480 for a table of eight. The night will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers set to face Schneider’s Hitmen for first time this season
By Ryan McCracken on November 10th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Nick Schneider’s Western Hockey League career simply wouldn’t be complete without another game against the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 20-year-old goaltender will get that chance tonight when the Tigers enter the Scotiabank Saddledome in the first half of a home-and-home set with the Calgary Hitmen, and Schneider says it’s sure to come with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fudokan shines at Medicine Hat Open tournament
By Ryan McCracken on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Fudokan Karate Club sent 13 members to the podium for a total of 25 top-three finishes at the Karate-Do Academy Medicine Hat Open tournament on Nov. 4. Kaden Smith and Yash Singhal both earned a pair of top finishes in sparring and weapons sparring, while Asashton Drew Clewlow took first place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos retain No. 2 spot in CHL Top 10
By Ryan McCracken on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Swift Current Broncos and Moose Jaw Warriors held their places in the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 ranking this week, while the Tri-Cty Americans crept into the picture at No. 10. The Broncos (11-3-1-0) hold the No. 2 spot in the CHL’s ranking behind only the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Hounds excited to host 45th consecutive Major Bantam Tournament
By Mo Cranker on November 9th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For the 45th straight year, the Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds will be hosting one of the biggest Bantam AAA tournaments in Western Canada. The annual Hockey Hounds Major Bantam Hockey Tournament will take place from Nov. 16-19 at a few local rinks around the city. It will be hosting 15 teams from out ... Read More »
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