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Tigers open Eastern Conference championship with 5-2 win Friday
By James Tubb on April 25th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers jumped out to a quick lead and an early advantage in the Eastern Conference championship series. They scored twice in the first three minutes of Game 1 Friday against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, winning 5-2 at Co-op Place for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Head coach Willie Desjardins credits his team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Finals Game 1 primer: Tigers, Hurricanes set for playoff battle
By James Tubb on April 25th, 2025
A new chapter in the Highway 3 rivalry will be written tonight at Co-op Place. The Medicine Hat Tigers host the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Championship Series in just the third meeting between the two clubs in the playoffs. It’s the first meeting since 2017 when Lethbridge won in Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Kings move on from HC Luke Pierce
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Edmonton Oil Kings are taking a new direction behind the bench. The Central division team announced Thursday they will not renew the contract of head coach Luke Pierce. “This was a difficult decision, as Luke has been a valued part of our team and community for the past 7 seasons,” Oil Kings president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 rivalry reignited: Tigers, Hurricanes meet with spot in WHL Finals on the line
By JAMES TUBB on April 25th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Forgotten Corner of Alberta is about to make a lot of noise up and down Highway 3. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Lethbridge Hurricanes get set for an Eastern Conference finals meeting that kicks off tonight with Game 1 at Co-op Place. Game 2 Saturday is also at Co-op Place before the best-of-seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL unveils rules for 2025 expansion draft
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League has announced the rules and regulations for the 2025 WHL Expansion Draft. The league released the draft rules for the Penticton Vees and the 22 clubs who will submit rosters for the WHL’s newest club to choose from on May 7. On the day before the expansion draft, teams will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DuPont caps exceptional rookie season with WHL rookie of the year honours
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League’s youngest star shined brightest this season, recognized by WHL award voters. Everett Silvertips defenceman Landon DuPont was named the WHL’s rookie of the year for 2024-25 the league announced Thursday. The 15-year-old, 16 in May, was the first defenceman and second player in WHL history to be granted exceptional status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff Ward-en: Tigers overage forward rising to occasion
By JAMES TUBB on April 24th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For a majority of the population, the most wonderful time of the year comes in December. Ask Mat Ward, his favourite time of year isn’t when Santa Claus shows up, but when the lights turn bright. The Medicine Hat Tigers overage forward’s game has translated well in the playoffs as they get set for ... Read More »
1 responseClash in the Coulees Strongman competition returns to showcase sport
By JAMES TUBB on April 23rd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Strength athletes from Western Canada will be back in the Hat to put their talent and will on display. The Clash in the Coulees strongman event returns for a second year, with athletes coming from across the prairies looking to showcase their strength and qualify for provincials. The second-year event will be held at ... Read More »
1 responseTigers work, watch and rest as East finals await
By JAMES TUBB on April 23rd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s nothing left for the Medicine Hat Tigers to do but watch and wait as their next opponent is finally decided tonight. The Tigers will join WHL Eastern conference fans who will be tuned into Victory+ or in Calgary’s Saddledome tonight for Game 7 of the second-round series between the Calgary Hitmen and the ... Read More »
1 response46th annual Rattle Run gets underway Saturday
By JAMES TUBB on April 23rd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Registration is nearing a close for the Rattler Run. The 46th annual run around Medicine Hat College is Saturday with registration for the 3 km, 5 km and 10 km races open until Thursday. Race director and Rattlers cross-country coach Bill Corcoran says they’re excited to kick off the spring as usual. “The temperature ... Read More »
1 responseTwo second round Game 7s, can we make it three?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Western Hockey League fans are getting their money’s worth in the second round. There are two decisive Game 7s on the slate to wrap up the second round and one Game 6, with more than a possibility of a Game 7 coming from that series as well. The Everett Silvertips host the Portland Winterhawks ... Read More »
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