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Väisänen looking for gold in second World Juniors opportunity with Finland
By JAMES TUBB on December 18th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Veeti Väisänen has been one goal away from World Juniors gold. Capturing that illustrious medal, that’s his only goal for the next month. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman left Sunday to join team Finland for the U20 tournament in Minnesota, playing in his second straight tournament for the Fins. “It’s awesome, it’s the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing Club has six fighters in action across two events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club had a busy weekend. The local club had six fighters in action in Regina and Calgary. Last weekend in Regina, Kade Steiger lost a close decision to Quian Kelsey Saskatoon in the 48kg. Jr. class. Quincy McComeau defeated an unbeaten Cruze Watier from Alliance Saskatoon in the 65kg Elite, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Wheat Kings 6-3, head into Holiday break with 10-game win streak
By James Tubb on December 17th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers hit their Holiday break on a high note. They beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-3 Wednesday at Co-op Place, heading into the Holidays on a 10-game win streak. “They have a good team, they’re quick,” head coach Willie Desjardins said. “They’ve had a tough schedule lately, we’ve had a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA Roundup: SAHA U18 women finish second at Mandi Schwartz Memorial tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 women’s team finished second at the Mandi Schwartz Memorial tournament for a second-straight year. They opened the tournament with a 3-1 win Thursday over the PWM Lloydmisnter Steelers. Sara Stefanic, Kailey Karpan and Taylor Crocker each scored for SAHA, Kapri Coston had two assists. Mika Yokota made 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One more for the road?: Tigers host Wheat Kings tonight for final game before Holiday break
By JAMES TUBB on December 17th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have their toughest test yet before they can enjoy the holidays. The Tigers, ranked No. 9 by the CHL on Tuesday, enter tonight as the hottest team in the WHL with a nine-game win streak. They’ve collected points in 13 straight games and in 15 of their last 16. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: U12 Mustangs travel to Calgary for pair of weekend contests
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s U12 A and B Mustangs were in action in Calgary over the weekend. The U12A Mustangs faced Bow View in a pair of games, losing the first contest 11-1. Maizee Trotter had the lone Medicine Hat goal. In the second game they battled, ultimately falling 10-8. Addison Staheli scored four goals with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves Swim Club races at UCSC Holiday Classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club raced in Calgary over the weekend. The local swim club sent five swimmers to the UCSC Holiday Classic in Calgary on Saturday and Sunday. Wesley Henderson set three new short course club records in the nine-year-old girls 50m Breast, 100m Free and 200m Free. Elizabeth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club sends swimmers to three meets
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club was busy over the weekend. The local swim club sent 27 swimmers to three different meets this weekend. Rowynn Biffart raced at the Ontario Junior International swim meet in Toronto. The 17-year-old set two Canadian open time records and four club records during the meet. She finished second in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary swings pair of trades as WHL’s Holiday freeze takes effect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A trio of trades came down Monday before the WHL’s roster freeze came into effect ahead of the Holidays. The Calgary Hitmen opened the day, acquiring 18-year-old forward Julien Maze from the Regina Pats for a pair of third-round picks in the 2027 and 2028 WHL Draft. “We are excited to add Julien to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ win streak hits 10 games with weekend sweep
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs continued their winning ways this weekend, giving themselves more room atop the South division. The Cubs swept their two-game weekend on the road, beating the Airdrie Thunder 4-3 Friday and topping the Rocky Rams 4-2 Saturday to extend their win streak to 10 games. Nolen Sutherland scored twice in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers continue winning ways with wild weekend
By JAMES TUBB on December 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are riding high heading into the last week of the first half. The Tigers picked up a pair of home wins over the weekend, beating the Moose Jaw Warriors 6-5 in overtime Friday before drubbing the Swift Current Broncos 10-2 Saturday. The wins extend their current streak to nine games, ... Read More »
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