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Rebels hope hard work comes together in round one
By IAN GUSTAFSON Red Deer Advocate on March 28th, 2024
ian.gustafson@reddeeradvocate.com The Red Deer Rebels as of late have been far from perfect. Riding a five-game losing streak into the postseason is far from how they envisioned their conclusion to the regular season but the Rebels are hoping all the hard work they’ve put in will soon pay off. Interim head coach Dave Struch was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everett Silvertips win WHL draft lottery, will pick first overall for first time in history
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For the first time in their 21 year history, the Everett Silvertips will be the first name called at the WHL draft. The Silvertips had some St. Patrick’s Day luck carry over a week, winning the WHL draft lottery Wednesday afternoon. The winning draft pick wasn’t originally Everett’s, as they acquired the pick at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie excited to face hometown Rebels
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tyler MacKenzie’s family will be donning the orange and black for the Medicine Hat Tigers playoffs. His friends on the other hand, may be sticking to their Red Deer roots. The Tigers captain is looking forward to playing against the Rebels in the first round of the WHL, a team he grew up cheering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We have to be smart against Red Deer: Desjardins
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Willie Desjardins has seen the Red Deer Rebels a lot in his WHL coaching career. The Medicine Hat Tigers bench boss has faced off against the Rebels in the playoffs four times, losing his first series in 2002-03 and winning the next three matchups. The two teams have only met six times in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U19 Live Wire finish second at ringette provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 27th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s U19 Live Wire fell just short of winning back-to-back ringette provincial championships. The Live Wire finished in second place at their provincials over the weekend in Beaumont, losing 6-4 to the Lethbridge Rattlers. They opened the tournament with a 10-1 win Friday over the Cochrane Rockies. Hannah Thompson had five goals, Kayla ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers prospects look to soak up playoff experience
By JAMES TUBB on March 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb While all eyes will be on the Medicine Hat Tigers come puck drop for Game 1 on Friday, there will be a group of players sitting in the stands looking to find their answer to the question, how can I be there next season? Like all WHL teams, the Tigers have recalled a group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U17AAA SEAC Tigers fall in three-game series
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U17AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers’ season came to a close this weekend. The Tigers lost in Game 3 Sunday of a three-game series this weekend with the Airdrie Avalanche. They opened the series with a 2-1 double-overtime win Thursday on the road. Ryker Watson scored in regulation and just under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna breaks franchise record, Tigers get tune-up in final weekend of regular season
By JAMES TUBB on March 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers had an opportunity to work out any kinks this weekend before playoffs get under way this week. The Tigers split the final weekend of the regular season, with a 3-2 overtime win Friday at Lethbridge and a 4-3 overtime loss Saturday at Co-op Place to the Hurricanes. The win and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers hand out team awards for 2023-24 season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers handed out their team awards for the 2023-24 season over the weekend. The Tigers announced the award winners before Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The award winners are as follows: MVP: Oasiz Wiesblatt and Gavin McKenna Scholastic player of the year: Ethan McCallum Rookie of the year: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U13 Tier 2 Hounds win provincial gold
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13 Tier 2 Hounds returned home from provincials with gold and a new banner to hang. The Hounds beat the host Slave Lake Thunder 7-3 in the finals Sunday, overcoming the hometown crowd to capture gold. Medicine Had led 3-1 after 20 minutes and added another two goals in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flip Gymnastics competes in Airdrie
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s Twist and Flip Gymnastics club was in action this weekend in Airdrie. The local gymnastics club sent three male athletes to the Grizzly Classic Competition. Ian Mwaura (11) and Isaac Mwaura (9) represented the club in the men’s provincial Level 1 groups in their age categories. Ian was ninth All-around and placed ... Read More »
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