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Tigers venture South: sign highly-touted U.S. draft pick Gordon-Carroll
By JAMES TUBB on April 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll has traversed a long, winding road in his short hockey career and the Utah product is ready to travel the rest of the way as a Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers announced the signing of the 15-year-old forward Friday after selecting him ninth overall in the 2023 U.S. draft. Head coach and ... Read More »
1 responseClash in the Coulees Strongman competition to showcase sport
By JAMES TUBB on April 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Strength athletes from across Western Canada will be in Medicine Hat to display their might and abilities. The Clash in the Coulees strongman event will be at Temple Fitness on May 4 with athletes coming from across the prairies looking to showcase their strength and qualify for provincials. First-year promoter Ray Zich is looking ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat’s top badminton talent on display in city finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s best high school badminton players showcased their abilities Wednesday afternoon. Players from the four Medicine Hat high schools competed at the city finals held at Medicine Hat High School. Hawks athletes competed against fellow badminton players from Crescent Heights, Eagle Butte and Monsignor McCoy, all vying for a spot in the South ... Read More »
1 responseIncreased Tigers attendance felt on the ice
By JAMES TUBB on April 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb As expectations rose for the Medicine Hat Tigers this season, fans matched and exceeded their own totals. The Tigers faithful pushed past previous years’ numbers and showed their support for the local club at a new rate. A total of 106,604 fans were in attendance at Co-op Place for the Tigers 34 home games ... Read More »
1 responseOn your mark: 45th Rattler Run gets underway April 27
By JAMES TUBB on April 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hatters can re-lace their running shoes and pull their brightest running gear out of the closet, the annual Rattler Run is around the corner. The Medicine Hat College’s 45th annual Rattler Run gets underway April 27 for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities looking to stretch their legs in the largest organized ... Read More »
1 responseColts look to defend provincial baseball title
By JAMES TUBB on April 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior boys baseball team looks to have another strong spring season. The Colts won the Alberta Premier Baseball League championship last year over the Medicine Hat High Hawks and return this spring looking to find the same path of success. It’s a season ahead that head coach Cole Schreiber says ... Read More »
1 responseAMAC Swim Club competes at U of Calgary Dino Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club raced at the Dino Cup this weekend. The swim club sent 18 swimmers to the meet hosted by the University of Calgary Swim Club. Here are their short course results. 7 and under Lucy Pattison (7): Finished first in 100m IM, second in 50m Breast, third in 50m Free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Tigers named to NHL Central Scoutings final rankings
By JAMES TUBB on April 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers had four players listed by NHL Central Scouting in their final rankings ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft this June. Forward Cayden Lindstrom was the Western Hockey League’s highest ranked player, coming in as the third-ranked North American skater. Lindstrom had 27 goals and 46 points in 32 regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitching and defence the name of the game for Sr. Hawks baseball
By JAMES TUBB on April 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior boys baseball team is looking to the fundamentals for success this spring. The Hawks kicked off their spring season with a 5-4 exhibition win over the Monsignor McCoy Colts. Head coach Cam Rittinger says they were just happy to be out on the diamond again. “As the snow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves Swim Club races at Dino Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club raced in Calgary over the weekend. The local swim club competed at the University of Calgary Swim Club Dino Cup, with 15 swimmers racing. Wesley Henderson (7) was an aggregate winner, finishing second overall in the seven and under girls division, with a first in 25m Fly and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs open season with weekend tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Monarchs kicked off their American Legion season at home. The Monarchs had four games, picking up a tie and recording three losses. They opened the weekend with a 5-3 loss Saturday to the Calgary Premier Blues. Kayne Olinski had two hits and both Pryce Velichko and JJ Harnett recorded an RBI. ... Read More »
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