Curling debate fuels sports poll discussion
A sports poll asks readers to rank curling among major sports. Options include best sport, among the best, fun to play but not watch, fun to watch but not play, and that it isn't a sport. The poll highlights curling's mixed perceptions in the competitive landscape.
Helfer Curl Team Earns Provincial Berth in Airdrie
Hat's Helfer and Medicine Hat crew skipped by Hae tiite Hap Men ALKORIE led by third Sheldon Jobb second John Dousett and lead Gard Repp won the C final 6-5 over Lethbridge Four-some to secure a spot at the Senior Provincials in Edmonton December 17 to 21.
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Alkorie
Lloyd Helfer
Medicine Hat
Sheldon Jobb
John Dousett
Gard Repp
Airdrie
Heller
Crew
Fie Marlatts Lethbridge
Edmonton
Playdowns loom for local ladies in Okotoks rink action
Medicine Hat Mews leads sharp entries for District One Playdowns in Okotoks weekend as Jennifer Loudon’s Flint Energy team remains undefeated in Super League. Vicki Stoke’s Medicine Hat Liquor Store rink seeks a strong finish amid recent consistency struggles.
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Sharpe
Vanshaw
Okotoks Unis
Jennifer Loudon
Flint Energy Services
Vicki Stoke
Medicine Hat Liquor Store
Ladies Super League standings and comments before playdowns
The article lists top results in the Super Standings league with players Jennifer Louden Deb Neitz Andrea Wilson and Vicki Sjolie, plus Boston Pizza and other teams. Coach Stoke emphasizes the league’s purpose to sharpen skills ahead of playdowns as teams prepare for road competitions and districts.
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Jennifer Louden
Vicki Sjolie
Andrea Wilson
Deb Neitz
Gwen Young
Maury Geib
Brian Schneider
Delvin Moch
Terry DeValter
Wills Wilson
Lloyd Heller
Laon Moch
Stoke
Colette Stark
Sandy Bell
Arlene Keck
Stolie
Loudon
Curling and Basketball Evening at Medicine Hat Venues
Curling features Boston Pizza Super League and Casino By Vanshaw Ladies Super League at Medicine Hat Curling Club tonight at 8 30. High school basketball shows Rosemary Rockets vs McCoy Colts at Cres Cent Heights Chinooks Vikings at St Mike s Bears at 6 p m and Eagle Butte Talons at St Joe s without girls. Bi Bantam AAA Hockey has Lethbridge Golden Hawks visiting Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds at Kinplex at 7 p m.
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Vanshaw Ladies
Medicine Hat Curling Club
Rosemary Rockets
McCoy Colts
Crescent Heights Chinooks
Vikings
St. Mike's
Sports telecast lineup for TSN and Sportsnet today
The schedule lists B Billiards International Challenge of Champions at 10 30 a m on TSN Darts Embassy world darts men final at 12 20 p m on TSN Motorcycle Racing Canadian Motocross Series at 3 p m on Sportsnet NHL hockey Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers 5 30 p m on TSN NBA basketball Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs 6 30 p m on Sportsnet Figure Skating Kurt Browning s Gotta Skate III at 8 p m on CBC. Source Medicine Hat News.
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TSN
Sportsnet
Ottawa Senators
Florida Panthers
Minba
Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs
Kurt Browning
CBC
Hitmen Over Tigers In Overtime Thriller
A charged road squad snaps a tight game as the Tigers fall in OT. The host goalie stands tall, while the Hitmen stay alert and finish strong for the win.
Getzlaf, Zalasky spark Hitmen over Tigers in OT
Medicine Hat fell 4-3 in overtime as Calgary Hitmen forward Ryan Getzlaf delivered the winner 42 seconds into OT. Lee Zalasky scored twice, Dan Idema also lit the lamp, and Steve Regier anchored a Tiger comeback before the extra frame. The loss tightens central division race with Hitmen three points up on the Tigers for second. Next up, Tigers visit Brandon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert while Hitmen travel to Kamloops and Prince George.
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Dave Galasso
Medicine Hat
Ryan Hollweg
Calgary Hitmen
Gerry Festa
Tiger
Dan Idema
Hitmen
Steve Regier
Chris St. Jacques
Calgary
Brandon Segal
Lee Zalasky
Ryan Getzlaf
Tigers
Brandon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Kamloops
Prince George
Arena
Kevin Nastiuk
Nastiuk
Rogier
Getzlaf
Gerlaf
Cody Blanshaw
Hollweg
Zalasky
Regier
First family of Medicine Hat ringette leaves Gas City
Ed and Vivian Horvath announce move to Calgary in February ending their pivotal role in Medicine Hat ringette. The couple started ringette in 1985, growing from two small teams to more than 150 players this season, and will miss the friendships and local organizers who built the sport.
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Medicine Hat
Vivian Horvath
Lorvaths
Ed Horvath
Calgary
Ges
Ringette
Regina
Horvath
Stingerle
Lorvath
Ilis
Bandits Fall Late To Kodiaks In Brooks
Brooks Bandits drop 3-2 to Camrose Kodiaks as MacGregor Sharp nets the winner with 2:28 left in the third. Bandits fall to 8-21-5. Curtis Johnson assists both goals by John Schwarz and Chad Gruntmian. Kodiaks improve to 21-7-4 atop AJHL South. Bandits next play Drumheller in Hanna and Calgary at home.
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Brooks
Brooks Bandits
Brooks Centennial Arena
Bandits
Kodiaks
Drumheller Dragons
Hanna
Calgary Royals
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