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Tigers’ comeback bid falls short Friday
By James Tubb on February 21st, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t complete the comeback Friday night. The Tigers scored with six minutes left to being themselves with one, ultimately falling 5-4 to the Edmonton Oil Kings at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came into the game with a four-gane win streak, beating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-1 on Monday. Tigers forward Gavin McKenna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers open 3-in-3 series tonight hosting Oil Kings
By JAMES TUBB on February 21st, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get set for their last three-game weekend of the season. With 11 games left on the schedule, the Tigers will scratch three off the slate with a trio of contests, starting tonight at Co-op Place against the Edmonton Oil Kings. They’ll host the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday before heading to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosofsky looks to go out on top in final playoffs with Cubs
By JAMES TUBB on February 21st, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb No one has played more games for the Medicine Hat Cubs than Callen Prosofsky. Entering his final HJHL playoffs, he hopes to bring the Cubs a title for the first time since 2001. The Cubs’ captain holds the franchise record for games played in the orange and black with 145, surpassing former teammate Cooper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back to basics: Cubs keep focus internal ahead of playoffs start Saturday
By JAMES TUBB on February 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are starting their HJHL playoffs with a new-look compared to the last three seasons. The Cubs, who earned a first-round bye for the fourth year in a row, will start their push for the 14th title in franchise history, not at the friendly confines of the Kinplex, but instead on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steen embracing new role, making most of his opportunities on Tiger blue line
By JAMES TUBB on February 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are a lot of challenges for first-year players in the WHL, from bigger and stronger opponents, three-in-threes or the balance of school and hockey. For Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Riley Steen, the biggest challenge has been the lack of humidity. The 16-year-old product of Victoria, B.C. had to make some changes in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Boxing Club fights in Edmonton over the weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in Edmonton last weekend. The local boxing club sent three fighters to a two-day bout. Jacob Walne defeated Jacob Neuzig from Spruce Grove in the 60 Kg Open Jr.C. On the second day, he lost to Jacey Kasakam from Saskatoon. Nate Vossler boxed against a fighter head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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