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Sillinger enjoying NHL experience
By James Tubb on October 1st, 2021
It has been an honour for Cole Sillinger the two times he’s pulled the Blue Jackets jersey on this preseason. He says there are still some staff members with Columbus who worked with the club when his dad Mike was playing. “They’re giving me a little yap about how they’re getting old,” he said.” It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another COVID season for the Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tigers players are able to live their lives away from the rink, they’re just asked to be smart. Director of player personnel Bobby Fox says everyone realizes how lucky they are to be playing hockey and have a full regular season ahead of them. He says guys will be careful because they know that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy night for football in the city
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Methanex Bowl will be getting a workout tonight. Both the McCoy Colts and Hat High Hawks have games at the Bowl, with the Hawks taking on Foothills at 5 p.m. and the Colts playing host to Taber high school at 7:30 p.m.. For the Hawks, who are riding the high of a perfect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bounce back from big Broncos loss
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a statement loss for the Tigers in their last pre-season game. Swift Current beat Medicine Hat 8-2 after a six-goal third period that stuck around for the Tigers. They did beat the Broncos the night before in Swift Current but losing by that much, at home and with a rookie net minder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get new voice to start season
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s not how Scott Roblin wanted to become the voice of the Tigers. “It’s an incredible opportunity, I wish it came under better circumstances in regards to Rids. But I’m humbled and I’m honoured that Bob, the Tigers organization and CHAT have taken this chance on me,” Roblin said. Bob Ridley, the voice of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat embracing veterans with young team
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Tigers will lean heavily on their veterans this season. It won’t be as young of a roster as last season’s was but most of the returning rookies have no more than 22 games played at the WHL level. It will be veteran guys like Corson Hopwo, Daniel Baker, Eric Van Impe who will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Alberta teams floundering at CFL halfway point
By Graham Kelly on September 30th, 2021
e’ve reached the halfway mark of the 14 game 2021 CFL season. Last month I predicted Winnipeg and Saskatchewan would be first and second, Calgary third with Edmonton and B.C. bringing up the rear. Instead, the Elks are last, the Lions third, the Stampeders fourth. How they end up depends on several factors. The Bombers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts embrace family with team dinners
By JAMES TUBB on September 29th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s more than just a football team with the McCoy Colts. They’re a family. The Colts have continued a tradition of the night before games or the night before travel, all gathering for a dinner. Not just some takeout food either, the meals are cooked by parents or members of the Colts’ booster club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers top Ambrose 12-0 in women’s soccer
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2021
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s soccer team cruised to a dominant 12-0 win over the Ambrose Lions on Sunday at the Snake Pit. Maisa Rebello led the offence with five goals, while Shelby Bach and Emily Lafreniere added two goals apiece, and Tamara Barth, Morgan Tole and Ana Waurynchuk all had individual tallies. Amanda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs put the focus on mental health ahead of home opener
By JAMES TUBB on September 28th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Sunday’s home opener for the Cubs wasn’t just about the game. Medicine Hat may have lost 3-0 in the game, but they had a win outside of the arena. The team hosted a tailgate barbecue to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association before the game. Balon Corporation donated the use of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ridley forced to miss start of Tigers season
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2021
Tigers’ fans will hear a new voice on the radio to start the season. Bob Ridley, the voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers for their entirety in the WHL, announced Monday he would not be on the radio call for the start of the season. In a tweet, he said he is currently taking radiation ... Read More »
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