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How sweep it is: Tigers advance to East finals
By JAMES TUBB on April 19th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers did the best they could, they’re back in Alberta and are East finals bound. The Tigers recorded a series sweep for the first time since 2017 with a 3-0 win Thursday at Prince Albert’s Art Hauser Centre, winning the second-round series with the Raiders 4-0. It’s the first East finals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs name Hat native Trent Derzaph as new head coach; Wong still GM
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs have made a couple of changes in the hockey operations department. The local HJHL club announced via release Thursday that head coach and general manager Randy Wong has stepped down from his coaching role after five years behind the Cubs bench. As a result, the Cubs have hired Trent Derzaph ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Updated: Tigers blank Raiders Thursday to sweep second-round series
By James Tubb on April 17th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers have put themselves into the Eastern Conference finals. Harrison Meneghin made 18 saves as the Tigers shutout the Raiders 3-0 Thursday night, sweeping the second-round series 4-0. It’s the first time the Tigers have been to the East finals since 2014 and their first sweep of a playoff series since a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Game 4 preview: Tigers look to advance to East finals, Raiders fighting for season
By James Tubb on April 17th, 2025
PRINCE ALBERT The Medicine Hat Tigers look to put a bow on the second round of the WHL playoffs. The Tigers hold a commanding 3-0 series lead as they face the Prince Albert Raiders tonight in Game 4 at the Art Hauser Centre. Medicine Hat is on the verge of advancing to the East finals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biffart breaks AMAC record at Canadian Swimming Open
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s Rowynn Biffart raced in Edmonton last weekend against Canada’s best. The 16-year-old Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swimmer raced against 330 swimmers at the Speedo Canadian Swimming Open held in Edmonton on April 10-12. She achieved four new best times in 13 races, also setting a AMAC Club recording in the 15-16-year-old 200m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No playoff nerves here: Tigers young guns firing strong
By JAMES TUBB on April 17th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb PRINCE ALBERT No light too bright for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ youngest talent. The Tigers’ youth line has been moving and shaking all playoffs, finding success away from the scoresheet before finally notching those career firsts as the Tigers moved past the Swift Current Broncos in the first round of the WHL playoffs. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers on the verge of East finals with 6-1 Game 3 win Wednesday
By James Tubb on April 16th, 2025
PRINCE ALBERT The Medicine Hat Tigers put themselves fully in the drivers seat Wednesday night. The Tigers scored four unanswered goals to win 6-1 at Prince Albert over the Raiders, taking a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. It’s the first time the Tigers have held a 3-0 series lead since 2017 when they swept ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club races at Dino Cup over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club raced in Calgary over the weekend. The local swim club sent 13 swimmers to the University of Calgary Swim Club’s Dino Cup to race against 12 other teams on Saturday and Sunday. Tyne Bainbridge (11): Had six new best times, finishing 14th in 100m breaststroke, 15th ... Read More »
1 responseMcKenna, Molendyk honoured by year-end award nominations
By JAMES TUBB on April 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The two Medicine Hat Tigers tabbed as finalists for WHL Awards take pride from the selection but are looking for more to end their seasons. Tigers forward Gavin McKenna and defenceman Tanner Molendyk were each nominated for one of the WHL’s regular season awards heading into the second round of the playoffs. McKenna is ... Read More »
1 responseFour Tigers on NHL Central Scouting final ranks
By JAMES TUBB on April 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Four Medicine Hat Tigers and one local product have been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry draft. Medicine Hat product Ryan Miller was ranked 60th among North American skaters for his efforts in his sophomore season with the Portland Winterhawks. He battled injury but finished with ... Read More »
1 responseJr High Athletic Association cleans up at South Zone championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Jr. High Athletic Association was well represented at the South Zones badminton finals over the weekend. The local association had 12 players and teams finish in the top four at the South Zone Jr. High Athletic Association championships in Lethbridge on Saturday. U13 Jonathan Gazdig (Irvine) won gold in the boys ... Read More »
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