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Juniors square off in tourney
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Kids got a chance to compete at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club Saturday, taking to the court for the annual Tim Hortons Junior Open. Three age divisions saw action on a beautiful day on the courts. Ryder Siegers outlasted Amaly Bartman 8-5 in the teen group final. In 10-under play, it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benoy fifth in high hump at Legion track nationals
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Lewis Benoy brought back a fifth-place finish from the National Legion Track and Field Championships in Brandon, Man. earlier this month. The 17-year-old cleared 1.86 metres in the high jump, his first try at the height, but went out at 1.91 metres. The winner, Winnipeg’s John Olukoju, cleared two metres. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erb takes last Legends flag
By Ryan McCracken on August 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Blake Erb stole the show Saturday at the Medicine Hat Speedway. The Legends driver took the main event to close out his the season for his class ahead of Danny Meier and Ira Laughy, but for many of the Speedway’s other racers, there’s still one very big day left on the calendar. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat firefighter wins crossfit gold at World Police and Fire Games
By Ryan McCracken on August 21st, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s Ben Suranko achieved world champion status last weekend at the World Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old firefighter put his fitness on display en route to an 18-to-29-year-old crossfit gold medal after two days of grueling competition against some of the world’s most talented public servicemen. “It’s pretty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandham set to step in as Mohawks’ new quarterback
By Ryan McCracken on August 19th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Hat High Mohawks returned to the field Friday night to begin preparing for the upcoming Rangeland Football League season, and with it a third consecutive title defence. While there are some familiar faces missing from the roster, head coach Quinn Skelton is excited about the young men hoping to fill those gaps. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings out to win by committee
By Ryan McCracken on August 19th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Crescent Heights Vikings are entering the Rangeland Football Conference season with a new mindset. After settling for a semifinal loss to the Strathmore Spartans last season, Vikings fullback and middle linebacker Creed Willette says the team’s leadership core will be taking a different approach to the year. “A lot of the Grade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas City Grind powerlifting event the largest of its kind in Canadian history
By Ryan McCracken on August 19th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Amber Hamilton has seen her sport of powerlifting grow exponentially over a span of just two years, and it’s showing no signs of stopping. The third annual 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation’s Gas City Grind will make its way back to Temple Fitness Saturday morning, but this time it will produce the single largest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Kruger lands scouting role with Calgary Flames
By Ryan McCracken on August 19th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The man responsible for shaping the future of the Medicine Hat Tigers has officially earned his place at hockey’s highest level. Tigers’ senior director of player development Darren Kruger has been in charge of Medicine Hat’s scouting staff for the past three WHL bantam drafts, and the Flames have taken notice. A 12-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalies gear up for season
By Sean Rooney on August 17th, 2017
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Almost in unison, four goaltenders sprawl on the ice, paddles horizontal with their legs. They get up and repeat the move. And again. And again. Modern goalie training isn’t just about angles anymore, says World Pro Goaltending instructor JF Martel. You’ve got to be smart in dealing with chaos in the crease, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prospects win
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Before they even clinched a spot in the Western Major Baseball League finals last week, a member of the Edmonton Prospects management team said he liked being the road team in a five-game series. Split the first two and you have a chance to win the series at home was his rationale. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slow pitch, pickleball players gold at 55-plus provincials
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Long known for having strong slow pitch teams, Medicine Hat’s Huff and Puffs proved it on a provincial stage last week. At the Alberta 55-plus Summer Games in Calgary and Strathmore, Huff and Puffs teams wound up first, third and fourth in different men’s divisions. The gold medal-winning side came out of ... Read More »
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