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Meneghin excited for opportunity on other side of Highway 3 rivalry

By JAMES TUBB on October 9th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Harrison Meneghin woke up Saturday morning a Lethbridge Hurricane. A little over 12 hours later, he was between the pipes for the franchise’s top rival. The 20-year-old net minder had a whirlwind start to his Medicine Hat Tigers’ tenure, being acquired by the orange and black in a one-for-one, game-day deal that sent 19-year-old ... Read More »

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Minor hockey roundup: U15AAA SEAC Tigers sweep weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U15AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers opened up October with a pair of wins. The Tigers beat the South Side Southgate Lions 3-1 Friday at the Hockey Hounds arena. Gibson Studer tallied a goal and an assist, and both Carter Gilchrist and Chase Droeske scored solo markers. Lucas Fisher had two assists and ... Read More »

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Mavs announce coaching staff for 2025 summer

By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their coaches for next summer’s WCBL season. On social media Monday, the Mavs’ announced the hiring of a head coach and two assistant coaches for the 2025 season. The Mavs have hired Jonathan Thornhill of Valley City State University to fill the head coach position. They’ve signed Ryan ... Read More »

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Hawks, Colts ranked by Alberta Football after weekend wins

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts were recognized by Alberta Football after wins Friday. The Hawks, entering last week ranked No. 4 among 4A schools, beat Chinook High School 46-6 on Oct. 4. They remain ranked No. 4 in 4A. McCoy worked their way into the rankings with a 21-9 win ... Read More »

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Cubs suffer first loss, remain tied for first in HJHL

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A brief step back and the Medicine Hat Cubs keep moving forward. The Cubs surrendered their first loss of the season this past weekend but quickly bounced back, maintaining top spot in the HJHL through the first three weekends. The Cubs lost 2-1 Friday at the Kinplex to the Coaldale Copperheads, tasting defeat for ... Read More »

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Rattlers roundup: Rattlers women’s hockey splits opening weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team registered their first win of the season a whole lot earlier than they did in last year’s inaugural campaign. The Rattlers split the opening weekend of their second full ACAC season, winning one of two games against the SAIT Trojans. The first win for last year’s ... Read More »

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Tigers make changes amidst four-game losing streak

By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With the implementation of cellphone alarms, fewer front desk staff are dialling hotel rooms for guests requiring an early-morning nudge. While the unrelenting buzz of a cellphone won’t help the Medicine Hat Tigers right now, Willie Desjardins hopes last weekend’s losses serve as a much needed wakeup call. The Tigers’ head coach was a ... Read More »

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Tigers drop fourth straight with 6-3 loss Saturday to Moose Jaw

By James Tubb on October 5th, 2024

The Medicine Hat Tigers fell short Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers pushed in the third period, trailing Moose Jaw 4-3, but couldn’t claw back to ultimately fall 6-3. The loss marks the fourth in a row for the Tigers, following three-straight to the Red Deer Rebels, the latest a 6-3 loss Friday at ... Read More »

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Tigers make pair of moves Saturday

By James Tubb on October 5th, 2024

The Medicine Hat Tigers shook up their lineup ahead of WHL action tonight. Just under seven hours before puck drop at Co-op Place against the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Tigers made a pair of trades. The deals come off the heels of a 6-3 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels, the third-straight loss ... Read More »

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Soakin’ in the Tubb: Injuries provide opportunities for Tigers

By JAMES TUBB on October 5th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With almost everyone back from NHL camps, the Medicine Hat Tigers roster is nearing its full point. The reassignment of forward Hunter St. Martin and defenceman Veeti Väisänen leaves just forward Cayden Lindstrom away from the team. He was always expected to be the last to join the team this season and won’t be ... Read More »

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Med Hat Firefit team excels at national championships

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Firefit team returned from nationals in golden fashion. The local Firefit team competed at the National Firefit championships in Kamloops from Sept. 25-29. Representing Medicine Hat, team members Jason Labash, Michael Arnold, Josh Hauck and Steve Seymour faced off against over 190 competitors from seven countries, showcasing their skills and teamwork ... Read More »

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