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Tigers battle but third-period goals cost

By James Tubb on February 16th, 2022

James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com It was an almost complete effort Wednesday night but not enough for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers fell 4-1 to the Brandon Wheat Kings after being tied at 1-1 through 40 minutes. Tigers net minder Garin Bjorklund kept it tight with 37 saves, including 19 in the second period. The goaltender ... Read More »

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Shaw showing confidence on Cubs blue line

By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jamal Shaw wasn’t sure how his first year with the Medicine Hat Cubs was going to go. The 18-year-old joined the team last fall for his rookie season in the Heritage Junior Hockey League from Calgary, He said he was worried about COVID but has been really happy and is already hoping to play ... Read More »

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Tigers finding chemistry amongst forward core

By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With the Western Hockey League season in its second half, the Medicine Hat Tigers are starting to find continuity in their forward group. The Tigers forward lines have almost stayed the exact same over the last few games as combinations of guys gain chemistry and show potential. The line of Brendan Lee, Noah Danielson ... Read More »

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Ringette Roundup: U19 Gators and Jr. Gators bond through development

By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The U19A Gators and U10 Junior Gators share more than a name. The two local ringette teams have shared a bond this season from practicing together and cheering each other on during games. U19 head coach Marty Robinson said it’s been a pretty neat experience having his team work with the U10’s this season. ... Read More »

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Minor Hockey Roundup: U16 AAA Tigers win fourth in a row

By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022

South East Athletic Club’s U16 AAA Tigers extended their winning streak to four games this weekend with a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge headwater Hurricanes on Friday and a 5-3 victory over the Airdrie/Cochrane Avalanche on Sunday. Jesse Klimosko led Friday’s offence with a two-goal performance, while Makhi Carriere, Will Bell and Kellin Hodgson rounded ... Read More »

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Hat boxers defend home canvas

By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022

Medicine Hat Boxing Club defended its home canvas as hosts of the provincial championships this weekend at HomeStay Inn and Suites. Jacob Walne defeated Edmonton’s George Owens before falling in Sunday’s final against Edmonton’s R.J. Ford in the 42-kilogram junior A division. Fellow Hatter Kade Linford defeated Calgary’s Tony Costanza but also lost in a ... Read More »

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Tigers look to bounce back with busy week

By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers don’t have long to dwell on the weekend’s loss. Saturday night the Tigers had a 3-1 lead over the Central Division-leading Edmonton Oil Kings halfway through the game before they allowed four unanswered goals and fell 5-3. The loss serves as Medicine Hat’s 29th of the campaign, putting their record ... Read More »

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Tigers lead early but lose to powerhouse Oil Kings

By James Tubb on February 12th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Tigers had an early lead but coughed it up to one of the best teams in the Western Hockey League Saturday night. The Tigers led 3-1 halfway through the game before giving up four straight goals to the Edmonton Oil Kings and notching their 29th loss of the season. Medicine Hat associate ... Read More »

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Vikings football raising funds with coffee sales

By James Tubb on February 12th, 2022

The Crescent Heights Vikings football team is selling its very own blend of coffee as a fundraiser.  The blend, called Bleed Blue Brew, is a medium roast coffee made through the business Cuppers out of Lethbridge. Anyone interested in supporting the Vikings can purchase a 3/4-pound bag of either whole bean or ground coffee, for ... Read More »

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Tigers keep it light on and off the ice

By JAMES TUBB on February 12th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are a fun group. Whether it’s in practice or off the ice, there is a lot of laughing around the team’s locker room. Head coach Willie Desjardins said it’s a real credit to the guys for keeping it light during a season like this one. “It’s a tough situation but ... Read More »

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