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Cubs’ veterans embracing ‘Last Dance’ mentality
By JAMES TUBB on February 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ oldest players recognize how much every game matters in the playoffs, as it could be their last in the HJHL. The Cubs’ four 21-year-old overage players, captain Levi Schlosser, Cooper Hilworth, Colby Friedrich and Jacob Milne have embraced that this season is their last chance at reaching the top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers get Futsal season underway
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s futsal team kicked off the 2023 campaign with a 4-1 victory over the rival Kodiaks on Tuesday night in Lethbridge. The win sets up a four-game weekend at the Snake Pit to close out the rapid ACAC season. Maisa Rebello led the Rattlers into the win column with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs look to bounce back from Game 1 loss
By JAMES TUBB on February 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs have a couple days to stew over Tuesday’s loss in Game 1 of the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s best-of-seven semifinal. The Cubs fell 6-5 against the Cochrane Generals at the Kinplex and trail in the series 1-0. Head coach and general manager Randy Wong says after the game they discussed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna on edge of breaking Winter Games record
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Team Yukon and Gavin McKenna have one more try at the Canada Winter Games to make history. The Yukon hockey team lost 13-3 Wednesday morning in their qualification match against New Brunswick, eliminating them from medal contention. But McKenna had two goals and an assist in the loss, giving him 13 goals and 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Tigers holding their own in playoff push
By JAMES TUBB on February 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers rookies have embraced the uptick in pressure that comes with a playoff push. The Tigers have seven rookies in their lineup who played fewer than 20 games heading into this season and like all but two of their teammates, have no WHL playoff experience. Forwards Hunter St. Martin, Shane Smith, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 6-3 in Regina
By James Tubb on February 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t contain Connor Bedard and the Pats on Wednesday. Regina beat the Tigers 6-3 on a night where Bedard had a goal and six points, chipping in on all of the Pats’ offence. Medicine Hat entered the game on a high after beating the Calgary Hitmen 4-1 on Monday. Regina was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Yukon and Alberta get set for must wins at Winter Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 22nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers fans tuning into the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. will be treated to elimination contests. Both teams featuring Tigers prospects, Yukon and Alberta, made it past the preliminary round. Yukon had two games Tuesday, beating the hometown team 5-3 in the morning before falling 8-2 in the afternoon against team Newfoundland. ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: U16 Matrix open ringette play downs with win
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 22nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix opened up their play down season with a victorious trip to Indus against the South Calgary Surge. The Matrix came out and beat the Surge 6-3 to start play-downs season on a hight note. Mackenzie Tindall led the way in the win with three goals with Ava Allchurch, Jordy ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers roundup: Rattlers indoor track team finishes third at Red Deer meet
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers indoor track team put in its best performance since joining the Alberta Colleges Athletic Association circuit on Saturday in the second leg of the Running Room Grand Prix in Red Deer, taking third overall in team standings. The Rattlers racked up 69 points to take the final podium spot behind ... Read More »
1 responseTigers heading into pivotal match with Regina
By JAMES TUBB on February 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers head to Regina tonight to battle with Connor Bedard and the Pats in a game that means more than just two points. A win for Medicine Hat and a Calgary loss in the morning against Winnipeg would put the Tigers in sixth place of the Eastern conference, a big step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA women’s team sweeps weekend at home
By JAMES TUBB on February 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s team wrapped up their home schedule with wins this weekend. In their last two games of the season at the Big Marble Go Centre, SAHA beat Northern Alberta Xtreme 2-1 in overtime on Saturday before beating St. Mary’s Academy 6-4 on Sunday. Head coach Evan Vossen says the ... Read More »
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