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Minor Hockey Roundup: U15 AA Tigers sweep weekend
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2021
The South East Athletic Club Tigers U15 AA squad rallied to back-to-back victories this weekend, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-3 on Saturday and the Olds Grizzlies 5-3 on Sunday. Parker Kienzle scored twice Saturday, while Leighton Verishine, Kian Green and Logan Weiss all added a goal and an assist. Austin Murphy and Davin Torgerson both ... Read More »
1 responseTigers sign eighth overall pick Mrsic
By JAMES TUBB on December 14th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a whirlwind five days for new Medicine Hat Tiger Tomas Mrsic. The Surrey, B.C. product was drafted eighth overall by the Tigers last Thursday in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft and signed his WHL player agreement with the club Monday afternoon. Mrsic said after signing his deal that it’s a dream come ... Read More »
1 responseTabbies show character in snapping 16-game losing streak
By JAMES TUBB on December 14th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It took almost two months but the Medicine Hat Tigers are back in the win column. The Tigers won 4-3 in a shootout against the Red Deer Rebels Saturday night to snap their 16-game losing streak. Medicine Hat scored two times in the third period to tie the game up en route to the ... Read More »
1 responseTigers snap losing streak with shootout win in Red Deer
By James Tubb on December 11th, 2021
For the first time in 50 days, the Medicine Hat Tigers have a win. The Tigers won 4-3 in a shootout against the Red Deer Rebels Saturday night to snap their 16 game losing streak. Medicine Hat scored two separate times in the third period to tie the game up on route to the victory. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Mavericks assistant coach brings winning pedigree to team
By JAMES TUBB on December 11th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Michael Forgione may be a familiar name for Medicine Hat Mavericks fans. The 26-year-old played with the Mavericks when they won the WCBL championship in 2014 and was hired Tuesday as the club’s new assistant coach. He says his first trip through the Hat in 2014 sold him on retiring to the city. “I ... Read More »
1 responseTigers out on delivery
By JAMES TUBB on December 11th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers made their annual trip to Medicine Hat Regional hospital Friday. The Tigers leadership group of captain Daniel Baker, and alternates Lukas Svejkovsky and Corson Hopwo weren’t able to go into the hospital due to COVID-19 regulations, but brought some bears from last weekend’s Teddy Bear Toss to the hospital doors. ... Read More »
1 responsePanthers reach podium at pair of track meets
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Panthers participated in two track meets over the last month. On Nov. 28, the Panthers took part in the ‘Last Chance meet,’ in Edmonton. Zaynna Willoughby participated in three races at the U16 level, finishing second place of the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 10.08 seconds. Willoughby also finished third in ... Read More »
1 responseMrsic leads Tabby draft class
By JAMES TUBB on December 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are happy with their 2021 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday. So much so that when Tigers director of player personnel Booby Fox was asked who his favourite pick was, he could not answer. “That’s like asking a parent if they have a favourite kid, that’s not the case,” Fox said. ... Read More »
1 responseTigers take seven in WHL Prospects Draft
By James Tubb on December 9th, 2021
The Medicine Had Tigers have taken centre Tomas Mrsic eighth overall in the 2021 WHL Prospect Draft. The Surrey, B.C product plays for the Delta Hockey Academy U17 Prep. This season, the 5’10 forward has 27 goals and 58 points in 16 games. Medicine Hat Tigers Director of Player Personnel Bobby Fox said on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers take two in WHL U.S. Priority draft
By James Tubb on December 9th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Tigers strengthened their prospect corps with two picks in the WHL’s U.S. Priority Draft on Wednesday. The Tigers owned the 20th and 25th picks in the draft and took netminder Ben Vatis and defenceman Kolby Gapter from the 2006-born age group. Vatis was the first goaltender selected in Wednesday’s draft, the 15-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggles continue for Tigers in 16th straight loss
By James Tubb on December 9th, 2021
The Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers could not contain Connor Bedard. The Western Hockey League’s exceptional status star scored two and picked up an assist to hand the Tigers their 16th straight loss Wednesday night in a 4-2 to the Regina Pats. Medicine Hat came into Wednesday’s contest coming off a 6-4 loss ... Read More »
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