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Tigers off to stellar start at Hounds tournament
By Mo Cranker on November 18th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The SEAC Tigers came into the annual Hockey Hounds Bantam Tournament with the hopes of making some noise — so far, they’re doing just that. Thursday night saw the Tigers take on a highly-ranked Pursuit of Excellence at the Kinplex. After the two teams exchanged early goals, the Tigers were able to establish, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAC Tigers 2-0 at Hockey Hounds tourney, have eyes on final
By Mo Cranker on November 17th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Southeast Athletic Club Tigers came into the annual Hockey Hounds Bantam Tournament with the hopes of making some noise — so far, they’re doing just that. Thursday night saw the Tigers take on a highly-ranked Pursuit of Excellence at the Kinplex. After the two teams exchanged early goals, the Tigers were able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toth wins first World Championship
By Mo Cranker on November 16th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Riley Toth is a world champion. After running away with the Medicine Hat Drag Race Association’s Pro Bike category, Toth travelled to Woodburn, Ore., where he won his heat to compete for the World Championship in Pomona, Calif. “I was extremely confident going in,” he said. “Obviously you never know what’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers keep finding ways to win despite being handed their share of adversity
By Ryan McCracken on November 16th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers have been dealt their fair share of adversity through the first quarter of the Western Hockey League season, but none of it seems to have knocked them off stride. The team lost star forward Mason Shaw to a torn ACL in the pre-season and standout rookie Josh Williams to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bantam AAA tournament begins today
By Ryan McCracken on November 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News There will be plenty up for stake at arenas across the city tonight. The puck drops on the 45th annual Hockey Hounds Major Bantam Tournament at 5 p.m. with players from 16 different teams all vying for the storied title with scouts from teams across the Western Hockey League watching from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers captain nets hat trick in 4-1 win over Kootenay Ice
By Ryan McCracken on November 15th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Mark Rassell added a hat trick to his growing list of early-season accomplishments on Tuesday night at the Canalta Centre. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain scored a pair in the first period before completing his first hat trick of the year in the third to lead his team to their fifth straight win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamblin a game time decision
By Ryan McCracken on November 14th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Tigers centre James Hamblin will be a game time decision for tonight’s 7 p.m. Western Hockey League matchup against the Kootenay Ice at the Canalta Centre. The 18-year-old centre tweaked his knee during Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen and was absent from Saturday’s 4-3 overtime victory to close out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk gets first NHL call-up
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Curtis Valk has gotten his first NHL call-up, according to multiple tweets out of South Florida. The 24-year-old Medicine Hat native was signed by the Florida Panthers this offseason after spending three in the Vancouver Canucks organization. FULL STORY: From Tiger to Panther Valk has posted 15 points in 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women force overtime, lose to SAIT
By Mo Cranker on November 11th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a nail-biter Friday night as the Medicine Hat College women’s basketball team took on the SAIT Trojans on home court. After falling to an early deficit, the Rattlers were able to come back and establish a lead they carried into the fourth quarter. The Trojans stormed back during the final frame, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte girls win south east zone
By Ryan McCracken on November 11th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Eagle Butte Talons are South East Zone Volleyball League varsity girls champions, but they’re not done yet. The Talons clinched the crown with a 25-15, 25-14 victory over the Senator Gershaw Gators in Friday’s championship match, giving league all-star Amer Karamanos a banner in her final year. “As a Grade 12 it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos retain No. 2 spot in CHL Top 10
By Ryan McCracken on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Swift Current Broncos and Moose Jaw Warriors held their places in the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 ranking this week, while the Tri-Cty Americans crept into the picture at No. 10. The Broncos (11-3-1-0) hold the No. 2 spot in the CHL’s ranking behind only the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, ... Read More »
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