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Switzer named WHL rookie of the week with pair of wins, 22-save shutout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Jordan Switzer sure didn’t look like a rookie over the last week for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The net minder was awarded the WHL’s rookie of the week honours after picking up a pair of wins between the pipes for the Tigers. Over the week, the 18-year-old led the WHL with a 2-0 record, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U16 Mustangs sweep weekend road trip in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Mustangs showcased winning skills over the weekend. The Mustangs picked up a pair of wins during a doubleheader in Calgary, taking down two opponents for the Ws. In the first matchup, the Mustangs battled CNV-U16B-1 in a high-intensity game, coming out on top 8-6. The team’s offence was led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers riding high, clinch playoff spot
By JAMES TUBB on February 18th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, the Medicine Hat Tigers are on their way to the playoffs. The Tigers became the first Eastern conference team to clinch a playoff spot, recording a fourth win in a row with a 5-1 win Monday afternoon over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. A matinee affair for the Tigers who blanked the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers indoor track team races in Red Deer over long weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers indoor track team was in action in Red Deer over the weekend. The Rattlers raced at the ACAC 2, the RDP Open, achieving personal and season bests on the roster. Third-year runner Maddie Scrimger led the way for the Rattlers with a resounding victory in the women’s 3,000m. Scrimger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers clinch playoff spot with Family Day win over Hurricanes
By James Tubb on February 17th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers put on a show for Family Day at Co-op Place. They scored five-straight goals to beat the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-1, recording a fourth win in a row for the Tigers. The win also makes Medicine Hat the first Eastern conference team to clinch a playoff spot. “That’s a big game for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers shut-out Pats for Saturday win
By James Tubb on February 15th, 2025
Single Saturday Night is a 2020 country pop song from Cole Swindle. It’s also three words that describes the WHL action at Co-op Place on Saturday night. An early second period goal from Niilopekka Muhonen was all the Medicine Hat Tigers needed as they blanked the visiting Regina Pats 1-0. Jordan Switzer made 22 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers kick off 4-game home stand with pair of weekend contests
By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers return to Co-op Place with two much needed wins under their belt. The Tigers snapped a three-game skid with a pair of wins in Saskatchewan, beating the Saskatoon Blades 5-3 on Tuesday before topping the Prince Albert Raiders 3-1 on Wednesday. Two different types of wins for the Tigers,; Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins honoured to reach 500 wins behind Tiger bench
By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Back where his Western Hockey League coaching career began, Willie Desjardins was able to celebrate a milestone that means more to him than he could describe. The Medicine Hat Tigers head coach celebrated his 500th WHL win on Jan. 10, an 8-1 rout of the Red Deer Rebels. That win made him the 12th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior High basketball season wrapped up Wednesday night
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association basketball season came to a close on Wednesday. The Junior High Association had all five leagues wrap up in the middle of this week, with Notre Dame Academy winning three of the five leagues. The Boys A league was one of the Notre Dame Bulldawgs’ championships, beating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing Club fights in Calgary and Regina over weekend, in Edmonton this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in action last weekend in a pair of bouts. The local boxing club sent two fighters to a bout in Calgary. Gavin Russell boxed against Othman Homemaid from Cougar Edonton, winning a split decision in the Jr. B 44 kg. Class. Kade Steiger also boxed in Calgary, facing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat East division leading Raiders, McKenna extends point streak to 30 games
By James Tubb on February 12th, 2025
Special teams and special players made special plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday. The Tigers’ special teams led the way in a 3-1 win at Prince Albert over the Raiders, holding the East division leading club scoreless on five power plays and capitalizing on one of their two man advantages. Wednesday’s win, featured ... Read More »
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