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Parsons thankful for his time in Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on April 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ sheriff has hung up his hat and is moving on to new pastures. Defenceman Rhett Parsons was a mainstay on the Tigers’ blue line the last four seasons, earning his sheriff nickname from broadcaster Gino De Paoli in a nod to his willingness to drop the gloves for his teammates. ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers left reeling from first-round loss
By JAMES TUBB on April 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Summer has come far sooner than the Medicine Hat Tigers expected. The Tigers’ 2023-24 season came to a close Friday with a 5-2 Game 5 loss to the Red Deer Rebels, falling 4-1 in their first-round series. It was a series tied up at 1-1 heading to Red Deer before the Rebels capitalized on ... Read More »
1 responseWaves Swim Club races at Regina over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 9th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s Waves Swim Club was in action over the weekend in Regina. The local swim club had 12 swimmer race at the Regina Marlins Spring Icebreaker meet held Saturday and Sunday. Here are their results. Quinn Baht (9): Finished 21st in 200m Free, 23rd in 50m Fly, 25th in 100m Back, 30th in ... Read More »
1 responseRebels look to continue success from Tigers series
By JAMES TUBB on April 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb From Game 1 to a clinching Game 5 of their first-round series, the Red Deer Rebels saw consistent improvement that put them on top. The Rebels weathered a back-and-forth first two games of their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers, winning the final three games and a 5-2 victory Saturday for a 4-1 series ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Boxing Club fights in Weyburn last weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club had two fighters compete in Weyburn last weekend. Nate Vossler and Tavin Booker each fought once in the weekend bout. Vossler lost a split decision to Jack Senga from Sunshine Boxing. Medicine Hat Boxing Club coach Kerry Fahlman says it was a close rematch, with Vossler having won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna honoured by rookie of the year nomination
By JAMES TUBB on April 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb On a Medicine Hat Tigers team stocked with rookies, it’s the youngest forward who has been tabbed as one of the best in the league. Gavin McKenna is one of four WHL rookies nominated for rookie of the year, being named the Central division’s nominee after putting up 34 goals and 97 points in ... Read More »
1 responseTigers eliminated from playoffs with Game 5 loss Friday
By James Tubb on April 5th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers season came to a close Friday night. With a 5-2 loss in Game 5 of their first-round series with the Red Deer Rebels, the Tigers fall 4-1 in the best-of-seven series. Head coach Willie Desjardins thought his team would win heading into Game 5. He credits the Rebels for their play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s do-or-die for the Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on April 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the life of their 2023-24 season in their hands. Win, or the season is over. Win, or their three 20-year-old defencemen’s junior careers come to an early close. With their heartbreaking 3-2 last-second loss in Game 4 Wednesday, the Tigers trail the Red Deer Rebels 3-1 in their first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Deer looking to continue momentum with series lead
By JAMES TUBB on April 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Red Deer Rebels played their best hockey of their first-round series Wednesday to take Game 4. With three opportunities ahead to punch their ticket to the second round, they’ll look to replicate that effort. The Rebels scored the opening goal for the first time in the series and rolled with the punches the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers needing a bounce in tight games
By JAMES TUBB on April 4th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb RED DEER In a ping-pong first-round series, the Medicine Hat Tigers are looking to find their bounces. The Tigers have had their chances against the Red Deer Rebels, but aren’t finding the same puck luck as their Central division opponents who held a 2-1 series lead after a 4-3 overtime win Tuesday night at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers lose Game 4 in last second, face elimination Friday
By James Tubb on April 3rd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com RED DEER Another heartbreaking loss has the Medicine Hat Tigers on the brink of elimination. Medicine Hat lost 3-2 Wednesday night with the Red Deer Rebels scoring with 0.9 seconds left in the contest, winning Game 4 and taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Head coach Willie Desjardins liked his team’s start and he ... Read More »
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