Ex Tigers alums earn coaching honors in major leagues
Medicine Hat News reports two former Tigers coaches earned top honors. Rocky Thompson will lead the Chicago Wolves in the AHL for 2017 18 after guiding Windsor Spitfires to a Memorial Cup title. Ryan McGill claimed the OHL coach of the year, steering Owen Sound Attack to a 49 15 2 2 record and accepting the Matt Leyden Trophy at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
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Ice name James Patrick as new head coach
The Kootenay Ice appointed former NHL defenceman James Patrick as the franchise's new head coach. Patrick brings 32 years of NHL experience as a player and coach, including 11 seasons as an assistant with the Sabres and Stars. He is a 53-year-old Winnipeg native who played 21 NHL seasons with the Rangers Whalers Flames and Sabres.
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Mariners honor WHL champion coach with first pitch
Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Steve Konowalchuk will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field. Konowalchuk guided the Thunderbirds to their first WHL title after finishing the season 46 20 4 2 in the U S Division.
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Watson Eyes 55-Second Hurdles Sweep At NCAA Champs
Sage Watson, star of Seven Persons, ran a 54.88 in the Eugene semifinal to lead the field and rank 13th globally. She eyes finals after last year’s bronze and Olympic semifinals in Rio.
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Rain ends early as Bulls face Mavericks in Lethbridge
Western Major Baseball League action at Spitz Stadium was halted after Medicine Hat led 1 0 in the first inning. Lightning and sideways rain caused a one hour delay and a rainout, with the Mavericks set to host Edmonton Prospects next at 7 05 p m. The Bulls and Mavericks will complete the suspended game later this season.
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Challenger division brings kids into game at Lions Park
In Medicine Hat the Challenger baseball division enters its second year with 20 plus participants aided by Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation. Paralympian Derek Whitson volunteers as do teams from local Little League, and a Jays Care Foundation grant funds BatSwinger aids for six year old Reuben Thomas enabling independent hitting. Fans cheer Saturdays 12 to 1 at Lions Park, with a showcase game planned for August during the Canadian Little League Championships.
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Mavericks Baseball Versus Edmonton Prospects Friday Night
The Mavericks host the Edmonton Prospects at Athletic Park in a Friday night game at 7 05 p m. The event follows a Friday Street Wheelers Weekend program and a Friday Night Street Legal drag racing session at the strip starting 6 p m.
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Belmont Stakes and Other Historic Sports Moments Summary
The report lists 1935 Belmont winner AMS hiss ridden by Willis Saunders, 1958 LPGA Championship winner Mickey Wright by six strokes over Fay Crocker, 1985 Belmont winner Creme Fraiche ridden by Eddie Maple as first gelding to win the race, 1991 NCAA golf champion Warren Schutte, and 2000 Stars goalie Mike Modano securing a 1-0 win with Brett Hull during the longest overtime in Stanley Cup finals history.
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Scheduling highlights from Open and golf events
The slate features Lyoness Open second round early morning tee times followed by French Open and TSN coverage. Golf events include Rust Oleum Championship, Manulife LPGA, St Jude Classic and more with broadcast windows listed. Baseball and basketball games are noted for Rockies at Cubs, Tigers at Red Sox, Warriors at Cavaliers, and Blue Jays at Mariners with regional channels listed.
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