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Locals host two-day drag racing event
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Drag Strip was put to use by some local race enthusiasts this past weekend. Jarett and Shelisa Frey hosted two days of races in an annual event that has grown over the years, so much so they rent the entire track for it. They had two races Friday, the first being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lanuk celebrates 1,500 WHL games
By JAMES TUBB on September 27th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Mikki Lanuk has sharpened a lot of skates and has tended to even more bruises in his career. The 48-year-old athletic therapist and equipment manager reached the 1,500-game plateau in the Western Hockey League on Saturday, during the Medicine Hat Tigers; 5-3 win at Co-op Place over the Calgary Hitmen. Lanuk, who is entering ... Read More »
1 responseCubs open 50th season with win and a new look
By James Tubb on September 26th, 2023
James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Cubs unveiled a lot of new looks this weekend as they kicked their HJHL season. The Cubs showcased their new, 50th anniversary jerseys and their leadership group for the 2023-24 season on Sunday afternoon at Coaldale in a 5-4 win over the copperheads. Head coach and general manager Randy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers open season in winning fashion
By James Tubb on September 26th, 2023
James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers have early success to build off of. The Tigers swept their opening weekend slate against the Calgary Hitmen, with a 4-1 win Friday at Calgary before beating the Hitmen 5-3 on Saturday at Co-op Place. After Saturday’s victory, head coach Willie Desjardins said it was a good weekend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Hitmen 5-3 Saturday, sweep opening weekend
By James Tubb on September 23rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers continued their strong start to the 2023-24 season with a home opener victory. The Tigers held off a comeback attempt to beat the Calgary Hitmen 5-3 Saturday at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-1 win Friday at Calgary. Head coach Willie Desjardins called it a good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna excited for first full WHL season
By James Tubb on September 23rd, 2023
Last season, Gavin McKenna gave Medicine Hat Tigers fans and the WHL a sneak peak of what type of player he might become. This season, he’s looking to put on the full show. The Tigers’ 2022 first overall pick is entering his first full season in the Western Hockey League and is already the favourite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Lawn Bowling wraps up men’s and pairs leagues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 23rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club finished two of its competitive league seasons this week. The local club hosted its men’s finals on Monday and the pairs finals on Wednesday and Thursday. Curt Moll successfully defended his men’s single title with a 13-5 win over Mike Gilchrist. Gilchrist was up 5-0 after two ends, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ overages look to make most of final season
By JAMES TUBB on September 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Time flies when you’re having fun, and it seems to fly by even fast in the Western Hockey League. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ three overage players, defencemen Dru Krebs, Rhett Parsons and Bogdans Hodass, all look to make the most of their last season of WHL eligibility as 20-year-old players. Krebs and Parsons were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers open season with 4-1 win Friday
By James Tubb on September 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off their 2023-24 WHL season in winning fashion. The Tigers won 4-1 at Calgary against the Hitmen for their first victory of the season. Medicine Hat’s special teams, especially the penalty kill, stood out in the win as they killed off all eight penalties they took on the night, scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers expect competitive season openers against Hitmen
By JAMES TUBB on September 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get to renew their rivalry against the Calgary Hitmen to kickoff the 2023-24 season. The Tigers are at the Saddledome in Calgary tonight to open the season before hosting the Hitmen on Saturday at Co-op Place for their home opener. The season-opening series against Calgary is only the third time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Key dates on the Tigers’ 2023-24 WHL calendar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 22nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Another Western Hockey League season has arrived and there are a number of dates that stand out for the Medicine Hat Tigers in their 68-game schedule. The Tigers’ 54th season gets underway Friday at Calgary’s Saddledome when they battle the Calgary Hitmen. The Tigers’ home opener at Co-op Place is Saturday against the same ... Read More »
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