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Cubs looking to do damage in South finals
By JAMES TUBB on February 25th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are feeling pretty good about themselves. The Jr. B club dispatched the Coaldale Copperheads in four straight games, winning 3-2 on the road Wednesday to secure the second-round series win. Medicine Hat outscored the Copperheads 21-7 over the four games as they advanced to the HJHL’s South finals for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tabbies sign another 2021 draft pick, ink goaltender McCallum
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers added to their goaltending depth Wednesday morning. The club put pen to paper with ’06 born goaltender Ethan McCallum, who was selected 39th overall by the Tigers in the 2021 WHL prospect draft in December. McCallum, from Brandon, Man., has appeared in 18 games for the CSSHL’s Notre Dame Hounds U16 ... Read More »
1 responseBasha continuing to show confidence with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on February 24th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Andrew Basha has impressed in his first 27 games donning the orange and black. The 16-year-old has one goal and six assists for seven points in his first 26 games but has impressed with his growing confidence with the puck. In Medicine Hat’s 4-1 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings last Wednesday, Basha deked ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers sign Hat High basketballer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s basketball team continues to sign local players. The team signed Hannah Fisher from Medicine Hat High School for the 2022-23 season. She said in a Rattlers Instagram post Tuesday that she is excited to continue both her academic and athletic pursuits in her hometown. “One of my top priorities ... Read More »
1 responseParadise Valley combining tech and golf with new all-season driving range
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2022
Paradise Valley Golf Course is once again bringing something new to the city of Medicine Hat and the local golf community. The par three course is currently building a Golfuture Range that will be powered by Toptracer technology. The new facility will allow the Paradise Valley team to bring more of “who they are and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawk wrestlers win big as hosts of provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2022
It was a weekend of success for the Medicine Hat High School wrestling team. Sixteen Hawks wrestlers finished in the top three of their weight categories at the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association provincial rural wrestling championships hosted by Hat High last weekend. The tournament was hosted locally after almost being postponed due to COVID. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fail to score as they lose goaltending duel in Regina 2-0 for eighth straight defeat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers really needed a goal Wednesday night. Tigers net minder Garin Bjorklund made 39 saves but the Tigers were held off the scoreboard, losing 2-0 in Regina against the Pats. The defeat marks the eighth in a row for Medicine Hat and are mired in an offensive slump. The Tigers have scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs sweep series with Coaldale, move onto South finals
By James Tubb on February 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Cubs are onto the next round. The Cubs beat the Coaldale Copperheads 3-2 Wednesday night in Coaldale to take their second round series with four straight wins. Medicine Hat is in the HJHL’s South finals for the first time since the 2012-’13 season. Cubs head coach and general manager Randy Wong said ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA U18 women’s team wins sixth in a row over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2022
South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 women’s prep team ended its February schedule on a six-game winning streak capped off with four wins in three days on the road this weekend. Forward Kendal Davidson led SAHA offensively over the weekend with four goals and two assists in their four wins. Goaltending also helped propel the women’s ... Read More »
1 responseTigers d-men stepping up with injuries upfront
By JAMES TUBB on February 23rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have embraced the ‘next man up’ mentality as of late. With forwards Tyler MacKenzie and Noah Danielson on the injury shelf for the last couple games, the Tigers have had 11 forwards and seven defencemen available. As a result, defencemen Pasha Bocharov has played as a forward the last two ... Read More »
1 responseRingette Roundup: U19A Gators clinch spot in provincial championship
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Gators ringette team played in two provincial playdown games in Calgary Saturday and secured their spot to play in the Alberta U19A Championship. The Gators lost their first game on Saturday, 5-3 against the Bowview Iron Maidens, who were the top-ranked team in their playoff pool. Scoring for the Gators was Kylie ... Read More »
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