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McKenna on edge of breaking Winter Games record
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Team Yukon and Gavin McKenna have one more try at the Canada Winter Games to make history. The Yukon hockey team lost 13-3 Wednesday morning in their qualification match against New Brunswick, eliminating them from medal contention. But McKenna had two goals and an assist in the loss, giving him 13 goals and 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Tigers holding their own in playoff push
By JAMES TUBB on February 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers rookies have embraced the uptick in pressure that comes with a playoff push. The Tigers have seven rookies in their lineup who played fewer than 20 games heading into this season and like all but two of their teammates, have no WHL playoff experience. Forwards Hunter St. Martin, Shane Smith, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 6-3 in Regina
By James Tubb on February 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t contain Connor Bedard and the Pats on Wednesday. Regina beat the Tigers 6-3 on a night where Bedard had a goal and six points, chipping in on all of the Pats’ offence. Medicine Hat entered the game on a high after beating the Calgary Hitmen 4-1 on Monday. Regina was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Yukon and Alberta get set for must wins at Winter Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 22nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers fans tuning into the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. will be treated to elimination contests. Both teams featuring Tigers prospects, Yukon and Alberta, made it past the preliminary round. Yukon had two games Tuesday, beating the hometown team 5-3 in the morning before falling 8-2 in the afternoon against team Newfoundland. ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: U16 Matrix open ringette play downs with win
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 22nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix opened up their play down season with a victorious trip to Indus against the South Calgary Surge. The Matrix came out and beat the Surge 6-3 to start play-downs season on a hight note. Mackenzie Tindall led the way in the win with three goals with Ava Allchurch, Jordy ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers roundup: Rattlers indoor track team finishes third at Red Deer meet
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers indoor track team put in its best performance since joining the Alberta Colleges Athletic Association circuit on Saturday in the second leg of the Running Room Grand Prix in Red Deer, taking third overall in team standings. The Rattlers racked up 69 points to take the final podium spot behind ... Read More »
1 responseTigers heading into pivotal match with Regina
By JAMES TUBB on February 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers head to Regina tonight to battle with Connor Bedard and the Pats in a game that means more than just two points. A win for Medicine Hat and a Calgary loss in the morning against Winnipeg would put the Tigers in sixth place of the Eastern conference, a big step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA women’s team sweeps weekend at home
By JAMES TUBB on February 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s team wrapped up their home schedule with wins this weekend. In their last two games of the season at the Big Marble Go Centre, SAHA beat Northern Alberta Xtreme 2-1 in overtime on Saturday before beating St. Mary’s Academy 6-4 on Sunday. Head coach Evan Vossen says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs fall 6-5 in semifinals Game 1
By James Tubb on February 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Cubs just couldn’t get the last goal Tuesday night against Cochrane. After leading 5-3 through 40 minutes the Cubs fell 6-5 against the Generals to lose Game 1 of their semifinals series. Head coach and general manager Randy Wong said they were tentative to start their first playoff contest and let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey roundup: U18AA MedHat Hounds fall in their weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 21st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U18AA Medicine Hat Hounds had a trying weekend. The Hounds lost 6-4 Saturday against the Wheatland Chiefs before falling 7-5 in a rematch with the Chiefs at home on Sunday. Jacob Hazzard had a goal and three assists in Saturday’s loss, with Quin Lacher adding a goal and an assist and Hayden King ... Read More »
1 responseBojic key for Cubs success come playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on February 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kellen Bojic has played seven games in a Medicine Hat Cubs jersey and is ready to help backstop them between the pipes in the playoffs. The 18-year-old net minder joined the Cubs from his hometown Regina Silver Foxes of the Prairie Junior Hockey League. As much as he is enjoying donning the orange and ... Read More »
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