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Tigers trio riding hot streak before holidays
By James Tubb on December 14th, 2023
jtubb@medcinehatnews.com Two Calgary kids and a product of Surrey have led the way for the Medicine Hat Tigers as of late. The forward trio of Oasiz Wiesblatt, Hayden Harsanyi and Tomas Mrsic have led the Tigers’ offence since their line was formed four games ago. They have combined for five goals and 20 points in ... Read More »
1 responseTigers score five unanswered for 20th win
By James Tubb on December 13th, 2023
A comeback effort worked in a big way for the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday. The Tigers overcame two separate deficits to win 6-2 at Lethbridge over the Hurricanes, their first win at the Enmax Centre since the 2021 COVID-19 shortened season. Lethbridge opened the scoring Wednesday night. Tyson Zimmer scored his ninth of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kachkowski reflects on WHL debut, final week before the holiday break
By JAMES TUBB on December 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jack Kachkowski was able to experience his WHL debut in front of friends and family and in the building his Western league dream began. The 16-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman suited up for his first game with the club Saturday in a 3-2 road win over the Edmonton Oil Kings. That debut came two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U12 Fury win bronze in weekend ringette tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U12B Fury ringette team picked up a medal over the weekend. The Fury finished third at the Bob Campbell Classic held in Cochrane this weekend. They started the tournament with a 9-9 tie against Sherwood Park. Both Evangeline Robins and Ally Martin scored three times, with Brinley Cross and Kassidy Etienne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sweep home-and-home with Edmonton
By JAMES TUBB on December 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers played boogeyman for the Edmonton Oil Kings this weekend. The Tigers won both of their contests against their Central division rivals, with an 8-2 win Friday at Co-op Place followed up with a 3-2 victory Saturday at Edmonton. Zach Zahara stood tall in net Saturday night with 30 saves for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs distance themselves in standings with weekend sweep
By JAMES TUBB on December 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs handled their business over the weekend. The Cubs won both of their games this weekend, beating the Cochrane Generals 4-1 on Saturday and topping the Airdrie Techmation Thunder 4-0 on Sunday. They received some help across the league, with a Coaldale Copperheads loss on Sunday, putting Medicine Hat in sole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U17AAA SEAC Tigers split weekend series
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U17AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers had an even weekend. The SEAC Tigers lost 3-2 Friday night to the Calgary Royals but bounced back with a 5-1 win Sunday at home over the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers. Grady Ford and Kade Dickie scored in Friday’s loss and Kolter Gans made 28 saves. Randen Collier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sweep weekend with 3-2 win Saturday at Edmonton
By James Tubb on December 9th, 2023
Three unanswered goals were all the Medicine Hat Tigers needed for a win Saturday. The Tigers rattled off three goals in the second period and held on for a 3-2 win at Edmonton over the Oil Kings, sweeping their weekend home-and-home series. Medicine Hat beat Edmonton 8-2 Friday at Co-op Place. Zach Zahara stood tall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ayomanor to build off highlight reel season
By JAMES TUBB on December 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Elic Ayomanor had a record breaking debut season for Stanford’s football program, but he’s not satisfied yet. The Medicine Hat product piled up accolades and honours for his first full season donning the Stanford Cardinal red. He was named to The Athletic’s Freshman All-America team, received an all PAC-12 honourable mention, was named Stanford’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Langkow excited to be back in the WHL
By JAMES TUBB on December 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Beckett Langkow is back in the Western Hockey League. The 20-year-old former Medicine Hat Tigers net minder signed with the Edmonton Oil Kings on Tuesday and started against his former club on Friday. While standing on the visitors side of Co-op Place, Langkow says it was a different experience in the rink he had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers win big Friday to kick off home-and-home
By James Tubb on December 8th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers opened the weekend on a high note. The Tiger put up an eight spot, beating the Edmonton Oil Kings 8-2 in the first game of their home-and-home weekend series. Medicine Hat came into the night off a week of practice, their last contest a 6-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders ... Read More »
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