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Tigers comeback to beat Hitmen in overtime Friday
By James Tubb on February 27th, 2026
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers turned to a likely hero for an overtime win Friday in Calgary. The Tigers tied the game up in the last three minutes with a goal from Josh Van Mulligen before captain Bryce Pickford scored 2:33 into overtime for a 3-2 win over the Hitmen and a fifth-straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Cubs capture regular season league awards
By JAMES TUBB on February 27th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat Cubs were recognized with league honours ahead of the South finals getting underway. The Heritage Junior Hockey League announced their regular season awards Thursday, with Cubs captain named most valuable player and Medicine Hat net minder Marlo DeRosa named goalie of the year. Both Woolridge and DeRosa represented the Cubs at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to continue team effort from Tuesday win into weekend against Hitmen
By JAMES TUBB on February 27th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After picking up a couple of wins Tuesday, the Medicine Hat Tigers look for another pair of victories this weekend. The Tigers beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 10-6 in the mid-week meeting, putting them 11 points ahead in the Central division race. They also skated to the win without taking a detour to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat-raised Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026
By NERISSA MCNAUGHTON SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 26th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. The freestyle skier, who got her start at the Elkwater Ski Club in Medicine Hat, competed in the women’s halfpipe event, showcasing not only her athletic prowess but also her unyielding determination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next wave of Tigers goaltenders get WHL experience
By JAMES TUBB on February 26th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It wasn’t long ago Jordan Switzer was the young goaltender in blue pads at Medicine Hat Tigers practice. The then Northern Alberta Xtreme net minder would work with Tigers Beckett Langkow and Evan May, picking up what he could from the older goaltenders before returning to his U18 club. It was a blast from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers Jonas Woo suspended 3 games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers will be without Jonas Woo this weekend. The 19-year-old defenceman was assessed a three-game suspension Tuesday for his match penalty in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Woo was assessed a 10-minute misconduct and a match penalty for attempt to injure after trying to start a fight in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing club competes at provincial tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club fought at the provincial level over the weekend. The local club sent four boxers to the junior/youth provincials and sub-novice spring tournament in Stony Plain this weekend. Kade Steiger lost to Heohii Moliakov from Chestermere in the 50kg. Open. Noah Wiens lost to Austin Spooner from Red Deer in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: Open B Smash to represent Zone 1 at provincials after win Sunday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Open B Smash secured their spot in provincials action with a win Sunday afternoon. The Smash hosted the Lethbridge Rattlers on Sunday afternoon in a one game, winner-take-all contest for the right to represent Zone 1 at the 2026 Provincial championships. The Medicine Hat Open team won the important match 9-4. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score six unanswered goals in 10-6 comeback win Tuesday
By James Tubb on February 24th, 2026
Medicine Hat News Call the fire department, the Medicine Hat Tigers and Edmonton Oil Kings burned Rogers Place down Tuesday night. The Tigers scored six straight goals, five in the third period, as they overcame a pair of two-goal leads en route to a 10-6 win. Noah Davidson tallied his first career WHL hat trick, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers tally returns and a debut in a pair of weekend wins
By JAMES TUBB on February 24th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers took more than wins over the weekend. The Tigers shut out the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-0 on the road Friday, and after jumping out to a 3-0 lead Saturday back at home, saw their Highway 3 rivals tie a game that Bryce Pickford ultimately won in overtime. Saturday’s 4-3 OT win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs announce second returning catcher for 2026 roster
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks will have another familiar face behind the plate this season. The Mavs announced Monday catcher Nate King will return for his second season in the WCBL. King debuted in the WBCL last season, playing in 29 regular season games with 25 hits, two home runs, 20 RBIs and a .287 ... Read More »
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