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Weekend brings multiple lessons for Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have lots to build off after a split weekend. The Tigers picked up two of a possible four points over the weekend, with an 8-7 overtime win Friday at Swift Current over the Broncos before falling 4-3 Saturday at Co-op Place against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Add a couple more ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s official: Rattlers women’s hockey opens inaugural season
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What was once a dream became reality when the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team took to the ice this weekend. The Rattlers made their official Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference debut with a two-game set at the Moose Rec Centre, marking their first season as an athletic program. They opened their 2023-24 season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers split weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers are coming off a weekend of mixed results. After Gavin McKenna’s hat trick, game-winning goal propelled the Tigers to an 8-7 win in overtime Friday at Swift Current over the Broncos, Medicine Hat lost 4-3 Saturday at Co-op Place to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Saturday’s loss was a special teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs celebrate 50 years with players past, present
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ 50th anniversary home opener was an afternoon of reflection, reuniting, tears and honouring wrapped up with an overtime thriller. The Jr. B club celebrated its 50th year of operation Saturday with an alumni celebration at the Kinplex ahead of the 2023-24 HJHL home opener, a 7-6 win over the Rocky ... Read More »
1 responseMinor hockey roundup: U13AA Hounds undefeated over weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds had a weekend to be thankful for on the ice. The Hounds were undefeated in their weekend of games, winning 4-3 over the Wheatland Braves on Saturday before trying the Airdrie Lightning 3-3 on Sunday. Macen Ibach, Cooper Danroth, Kovann Chicholm and Michael Fauth each scored in Saturday’s win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ekren-Bratton gets unique WHL debut experience
By JAMES TUBB on October 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Blake Ekren-Bratton had a WHL debut to remember. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ defenceman suited up for his first WHL game Wednesday in a 4-2 loss at Regina against the Pats. It was the fulfilment of a longtime wish for the defenceman from Porcupine Plain, Sask. “It was really special, it’s always been my dream ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers comeback twice to win 8-7 in overtime Friday
By James Tubb on October 6th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers came out on top in a back and forth affair at Swift Current. The Tigers over came two separate three goals defects to win 8-7 in overtime Friday night over the Broncos. Gavin McKenna scored his third goal of the game on a five-on-four power play in the extra frame, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Crawford remains optimistic during Stamps’ losing season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 6th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Calgary Stampeders have lost nine of their last eleven games and are likely to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Medicine Hat’s Aaron Crawford has, as usual, been error free in carrying out his duties as the Red and White’s long snapper. Cowboy kicker Rene Parades leads the league in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look for a bounce back entering tough weekend
By JAMES TUBB on October 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have put an emphasis on starting on time heading into the weekend. The focus comes off a 4-2 loss Wednesday at Regina against the Pats where the Tigers allowed three unanswered goals in the first period before losing for the first time in regulation this season. Associate coach Joe Frazer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural home opener for Rattlers women’s hockey Saturday
By JAMES TUBB on October 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A game that seemed so far away is right in front of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team. The newly formed team is set to host the inaugural home opener Saturday evening as they enter the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference as a first-year program. The Rattlers host the NAIT Ooks at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corbet grateful for WHL debut, ready for more
By JAMES TUBB on October 5th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For one shift, it was a game Nate Corbet will never forget. After that, his WHL debut was just another night of patrolling the blue line. The 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers’ defenceman made his WHL debut in a 4-1 win at Red Deer over the Rebels on Sept. 29. It was a moment he ... Read More »
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