March 28th, 2024

Local Sports

Tigers recall Lindstrom, continue youth movement

By JAMES TUBB on April 1st, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cayden Lindstrom is very humble about his 2021-22 season. The 16-year-old described his year with the Delta Hockey Academy U17 team as “good” after Delta captured the CSSHL U17 championship. He said it was nice capturing that title and getting to do so alongside fellow Tigers prospect Tomas Mrsic. “Everything went well, we went ... Read More »

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Soakin’ in the Tubb: It’s a great time to be a Blue Jays fan

By JAMES TUBB on April 1st, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a Toronto Blue Jays season. I was in high school when the 2015 Jays went on their magical mid-season run and when the ’16 Jays followed that up with a strong playoff run. Those years were exciting and fun, don’t get me wrong. But there ... Read More »

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Tigers score twice, lose on road to Calgary

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2022

The Medicine Hat Tigers almost made the comeback Wednesday night. Garin Bjorklund made 36 saves as the Tigers nearly completed a two-goal comeback, falling 3-2 on the road in Calgary against the Hitmen. The Tigers entered Wednesday’s contest having been shutout in their previous three matchups and only managing one goal in the last four. ... Read More »

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Langkow enjoying return to lineup

By JAMES TUBB on March 31st, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was as freak of an injury as anyone could imagine. Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Beckett Langkow was taking shots in practice Feb. 22 from teammates who were crossing the blue line and firing the puck on net from the top of the circles. The drill was going as planned until the 18-year-old Langkow, ... Read More »

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Hat teams win big in city hockey year end tournament

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2022

Two Medicine Hat U18 hockey teams finished their city league season in the finals last weekend. The Medicine Hat Jets played in a four-team Tier 2 non-bodychecking Calgary tournament and took home the gold. They defeated McKnight Mustangs in the final, 7-1. The Medicine Hat Knights played in the 20th Annual Yelnats Cup, a 16-team ... Read More »

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Local girl taking part in MLB training series

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2022

Tayler Soveran-Welte is going to get the big league experience. The 13-year-old from Richmound, Sask. has been chosen to take part in Major League Basebal’s Trailblazer Series April 13-17 at the Jackie Robinson complex in Vero Beach, Fla. Instructors and past speakers have included professional players, USA female national team players and Olympic softball star ... Read More »

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MedHat Boxing represented on Fight Network

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Boxing Club competed in front of the bright lights this weekend in Lethbridge. The club took part in Fight Night 15, featured on Fight Network at the Enmax Centre. Jacob Walne, from MHBC, defeated Lethbridge’s Dalyn Miller in the junior 42-kilogram division by unanimous decision, while Kade Linford defeated Lethbridge’s Atreyu Chief ... Read More »

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Ringette Roundup:U14 Impact wrap up season

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022

The U14 impact competed at provincials this weekend in Beaumont and managed to close out the season with a win. They opened the weekend tournament with a 7-4 loss against the host Beaumont Rush. Goal scorers were Sutton Provost with two, Kensie Provost and Jordy Provost with one goal each, with assists coming from Jordy ... Read More »

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Injuries continue to mount for Tigers with eight games remaining

By JAMES TUBB on March 30th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Brendan Lee can’t seem to catch a break. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was out 19 days with a lower-body injury between Feb. 23 and Mar. 15 before returning for three games. The Seattle product then missed the team’s weekend games against Red Deer and Calgary. Medicine Hat associate coach Joe Frazer said ... Read More »

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Redcliff Skating Club wraps up season over weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022

The Redcliff Skating Club hit the yellow brick road for their Winter Carnival this weekend. Friday night the club put on a rendition of the Wizard of Oz show for their season end event that featured 35 skaters. It was a rebuilding year for the club with COIVD restrictions being lifted after taking a break ... Read More »

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