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Go out on top: Tigers’ captain hopes to end WHL career on high note
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long road for Oasiz Wiesblatt. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain played two full seasons before getting his first chance at the playoffs. He went from the lively rookie, full of piss and vinegar, to the grizzled veteran, walking around Co-op Place with purpose and calmness. Throughout his five-year WHL career he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Väisänen, Muhonen feeling comfortable and confident entering first WHL playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ two Finnish defencemen are looking forward to their first taste of the WHL playoffs. The defensive duo of Veeti Väisänen and Niilopekka Muhonen have enjoyed their first seasons in the Western Hockey League and living in North America. “It’s been a great experience here, how we play and some foods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From foe to friend, Ward excited to face Broncos
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Who would’ve thought? Mat Ward is gearing up to face the Swift Current Broncos in the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, looking to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers on a run for the sixth championship in franchise history. Looks as crazy as it sounds. “I had a lot of good years there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins looking one game at a time as playoffs get underway
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What can you learn about a WHL championship beyond what a two-time winner can tell you? There’s no secret stuff – ala Micheal Jordan in the Space Jam universe, or the fastest way to construct an IKEA dresser. There’s no hidden recipe, tucked away in a box high up on a shelf that can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Do it for Harry’: Tigers band together after passing of goaltender’s father
By JAMES TUBB on March 27th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin is set to return to Medicine Hat after the sudden death of his father Derek on Sunday. The team was informed of the news after the 5-2 win Sunday at Calgary’s Saddledome over the Hitmen. Head coach Willie Desjardins says they flew the 20-year-old back to Vancouver to ... Read More »
1 responseSophomore season brings more WHL playoff opportunity for Hat’s Ryan Miller
By JAMES TUBB on March 27th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In just his second season in the WHL, Ryan Miller is looking forward to helping lead the Portland Winterhawks in the playoffs. The Medicine Hat product wrapped up the regular season of his sophomore campaign in the WHL, tallying 16 goals and 31 points in 50 games. For the second year in a row, ... Read More »
1 responseTigers finish regular season 3rd in CHL top-10 rankings
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers are near the tip top of the Canadian Hockey League rankings. The final CHL top-10 rankings, released Tuesday, had Medicine Hat at third among all CHL teams. The Tigers (47-17-3-1) closed out the season with a 5-2 win Sunday over the No. 9 ranked Calgary Hitmen. That record is the ... Read More »
1 responseWaves Swim Club sends three swimmers to provincial championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club raced at the provincial level over the weekend. The local swim club had three swimmers race at the winter provincial champions hosted in Edmonton. Their results are as follows: Sydni Martens (21): achieved five club records in the Girls Long Course Para Open, finishing second in 100m Breast, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U12 Mustangs win regionals bronze
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U12 Mustangs capped off their season in bronze fashion. The Mustangs took home third place at the Chinook League regional championships held in Calgary over the weekend. They entered the weekend in ninth place of the Chinook league, sitting as underdogs ahead of the three-day slate. Grace Stirling stood tall in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club races at winter provincial championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club raced in Edmonton over the weekend. The local swim club sent 10 qualified swimmers who raced against 29 other teams at the winter provincial champions, returning with 11 medals. Abigail Begin (17) had two new best times, finishing 11th in 50m backstroke prelim, 13th in 100m backstroke prelim, 16th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL awards expansion franchise to Penticton Vees, looking for Chilliwack franchise in ’26-27
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League will see a new team in the Western conference next season. The league announced a new franchise has been awarded to the city of Penticton, B.C., and the Vees franchise, which will immediately join the B.C. division. “We’re thrilled with the announcement that the Western Hockey League is bringing the ... Read More »
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