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Tigers beat the Wheat Kings 4-3 Friday
By James Tubb on January 13th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers were the comeback kids Friday night. After falling behind the Brandon Wheat Kings three times, the Tigers came back each time and scored two unanswered to win 4-3 at Westoba Place in Brandon. Dallon Melin and Hunter St. Martin propelled the Tigers with three point nights and Evan May made 20 ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial boxing tournament in Hat this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Bells will be ringing as Alberta’s best boxers climb between the ropes and onto full display this weekend in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Boxing Club is hosting the Alberta Silver Gloves and Provincial Elite Box-Offs this Saturday and Sunday at the Wyndham Garden Hotel. There will be 125 registered boxers taking part in ... Read More »
1 responseHat High searching for wrestlers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews As the 2023 high school sport season kicks off, the Hat High wrestling team is short on numbers and looking for the next wave of Hawks. Wrestling coach Darren Klein says numbers are down compared to other years and is worried about the future of the sport with the limited wrestlers signed up. Anyone ... Read More »
1 responseHodass reflects on final World Juniors experience
By JAMES TUBB on January 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are few better feelings for Bogdans Hodass than suiting up and representing Latvia. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman played at his final U20 World Juniors this year as Latvia avoided relegation and earned themselves a spot in the 2024 tournament, which will take place in Sweden. “It was such a good feeling, ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA hosting four-day female prep showcase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 12th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Some of the best under-18 female hockey players in Western Canada will be on display in Medicine Hat for the next four days. The South Alberta Hockey Academy is hosting a four-day U18 female prep showcase featuring teams from the Canadian Sport School Hockey League. There will be 240 athletes in action in 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Tigers wise to stand pat at deadline
By JAMES TUBB on January 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Why didn’t the Medicine Hat Tigers trade for Connor Bedard at Tuesday’s trade deadline? Even if the Regina Pats superstar wasn’t totally available for trade, why didn’t the Tigers make the deal to get better this season? Besides the fact it would have cost so many first round picks that the latest one would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers not active at trade deadline
By JAMES TUBB on January 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were on the phones Tuesday but did not swing any deals at the WHL trade deadline. There were a total of 12 moves filed Tuesday into the Western Hockey League office ahead of the 3 p.m. deadline, which followed four trades completed Monday, two blockbusters Sunday and two deals on ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: Matrix win gold in Regina ringette tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 11th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix travelled to Regina this weekend for their first action of the New Year, winning the Jim Benning ringette tournament. The Matrix started off with a 9-5 win over the Regina Predators. Jordy Provost and Mackenzie Tindall led the way offensively with two goals each as Ryleigh Jackiw, Brooklyn Thomas, ... Read More »
1 responseCubs kick off New Year winning two of three
By JAMES TUBB on January 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs were able to shake off their New Year’s rust in a hurry. The Cubs returned to action from their Holiday break with three games over the weekend, beating the Cochrane Generals 5-4 in overtime Friday and the Strathmore Wheatland Kings 5-4 on Sunday. They lost 6-3 to the Okotoks Bisons ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall 3-1 Tuesday in Swift Current
By James Tubb on January 10th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers are still looking for their first win of the season against the Swift Current Broncos. The Tigers were in Swift Current on Tuesday and lost 3-1, for their second straight loss against their division rival. Swift Current beat the Tigers 6-4 on Saturday at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat was not active ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U18 AA Hounds split second half openers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds opened their second half on an even split this weekend. They lost Saturday 11-1 against the CBHA Rangers; Hayden King had the Hounds’ lone goal and Tyler Wakelam made 28 saves. On Sunday they travelled to Okotoks and beat the Oilers 5-4 after a three-goal third period. Connor Palmer ... Read More »
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