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Tigers fall to Raiders in comeback effort, see 19-game win streak snapped
By James Tubb on January 17th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers suffered a heart breaking and streak-snapping loss Saturday night at Co-op Place. They overcame a 4-2 deficit in the third period and tied the game up a second time in the final frame before ultimately falling 8-5 to the Prince Albert Raiders. The loss to the East division leaders snaps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks continue to dazzle and impress
By JAMES TUBB on January 17th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s a lot of attention that comes in a junior hockey player’s NHL Draft season. Countless conversations with NHL scouts, questionnaires a mile long on top of the usual grind of a season on and off the ice. It’s a lot to handle for young athletes, made a little easier with a very similar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickford breaks team single-season D-man goals record, Tigers tally 2,000th win with Friday victory
By James Tubb on January 16th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Friday was a night of family celebrations at Co-op Place. Defenceman Bryce Pickford scored his 33rd goal of the season, setting a new Medicine Hat Tigers record for goals by a defenceman in a single season and the franchise tallied its 2,000th regular season win in a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re not done yet’: Tigers look to build on team record 18-game win streak
By JAMES TUBB on January 16th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 2025-26 Medicine Hat Tigers etched a new mark in the franchise’s history. The Tigers’ 3-2 shootout win Wednesday in Edmonton over the Oil Kings extended their win streak to 18 games, passing the 2006-07 team for the longest string of consecutive victories in team history. “It’s a pretty cool feat, all these guys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stalwarts and standouts: Pickford, Woo leading Tigers from the blue line
By James Tubb on January 15th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com There are many iconic pairings where each piece is strong on their own but they thrive as a duo. Peas and carrots, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and jelly. The Medicine Hat Tigers have been led this season by a duo that rivals the rest — the captain and his literal righthanded man. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing Club competes at show in Calgary over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in action over the weekend. The local club fought at a show in Calgary hosted by Olympus Boxing. Zac Czember lost a close bout to Cedric Martinez from Calgary Boxing in the 35kg class, a loss by unanimous decision coach Kerry Fahlman says. Jacob Walne defeated Alex Merkin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Oil Kings in a shootout for team record 18th straight win
By James Tubb on January 14th, 2026
It took a shootout but the Medicine Hat Tigers have set a new team record. The Tigers came back to beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in the shootout Wednesday night for an 18th straight win, setting a new franchise record for consecutive wins. They pass the record of 17 set by the 2006-07 Tigers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to maintain conference lead against Oil Kings, Raiders
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get a gauntlet week underway tonight. They are in Edmonton taking on the Oil Kings for the first of two meetings this week against the Central division rivals, who sit one point back of the Tigers. They also host the Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday, who, like Edmonton, sit one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: U19 Mustangs celebrate graduating players with pair of home games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U19B Mustangs hosted a pair of games over the weekend. The Mustangs faced the Calgary NW Xcel, who sit ahead of the Mustangs in the Chinook League standings, at the Moose Rec Centre on Sunday. The Mustangs lost the first game 4-2. Avi Velichko had a goal and an assist and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ 14-game win streak with pair of weekend losses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs suffered their first losses since November. The Cubs’ 14-game win streak was snapped this weekend with a 3-2 loss Friday in Strathmore to the Wheatland Kings. They picked up a point a day later on the road, falling 3-2 in a shootout Saturday to the Cochrane Generals. Josiah Jackson and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey Roundup: U13AA Hounds win lone game on weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds took care of business on the road this weekend. The Hounds blanked the Golden Suns 5-0 Saturday. Cohen McLaren had a hat trick in the win, Max Chisholm had a goal and an assist and Noah Krein found the back of the net. Treyson Donnelly stopped all 26 shots ... Read More »
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