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Kelowna Rockets fire head coach Kris Mallette
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Kelowna Rockets have made a major shakeup in their hockey operations 16 months ahead of hosting the CHL Memorial Cup. The Rockets announced they have relieved head coach Kris Mallette of his duties, naming Derrick Martin as interim head coach. “I’d say it’s been a tough week. We moved some of our best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Väisänen relishes World Juniors experience with Finland
By JAMES TUBB on January 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Veeti Väisänen returns from the World Juniors with a new look at how to win. As well as a silver medal. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman returned from representing Finland at the U20 tournament in Ottawa on Tuesday, battling through multiple flight delays before getting in a morning skate ahead of playing Wednesday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers trounce Rebels Friday in milestone victory for Desjardins
By James Tubb on January 10th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers had a lot of reasons to celebrate Friday night. The Tigers topped the visiting Red Deer Rebels 8-1, recording a third-straight win and the 500th career win for head coach Willie Desjardins. With the win, he becomes the 12th member of the WHL’s 500-win club. The WHL franchise’s winningest coach was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U16B Mustangs finish fourth at Jim Benning ringette tournament
By James Tubb on January 10th, 2025
The Medicine Hat U16B Mustangs were in Regina over the weekend. The Mustangs face off at the Jim Benning tournament, finishing fourth with a loss in the bronze medal game. They opened the weekend with a 6-1 win. Leighton Wright had two goals with an assist, Avianna Velichko had a pair of goal and both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy lifting already done, Tigers stand pat on WHL trade deadline day
By JAMES TUBB on January 10th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers stood pat on WHL deadline day. The Tigers did not make a move on Thursday leading up to the league’s 6 p.m. MST deadline, with the last trade made being the acquisition of goaltender Cruz Chase from the Regina Pats on Wednesday. Of course the Tigers made a splash earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers looking for full-game effort heading into divisional weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 10th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A pair of division opponents will put the new-look Tigers to the test this weekend. The Tigers enter the weekend off a 7-4 win Wednesday at Co-op Place over the Prince Albert Raiders, hosting the Red Deer Rebels tonight before heading to Edmonton on Saturday to face the Oil Kings. Medicine Hat scored four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC Rattlers announce date for 46th annual Rattler Run
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The date of the 46th Rattler Run has been announced. The Medicine Hat College Rattlers will host the annual race on April 26 starting at the main campus. The Rattler Run, providing prospective runners, walkers or pushers of wheelchair and strollers the chance to enjoy the pace around a 3km, 5km or 10km course ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Return to Medicine Hat brings special feeling for Mrsic
By JAMES TUBB on January 9th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Back where it all began, Tomas Mrsic looks back fondly on his time in Medicine Hat. The Prince Albert Raiders forward made his return to Co-op Place on Wednesday when the East division squad took on the Tigers, the first time the 18-year-old Mrsic has been back to Medicine Hat since being traded in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets’ star Andrew Cristall traded to Spokane ahead of deadline
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The top WHL forward on the trade market found a new home Wednesday afternoon. The Kelowna Rockets sent 19-year-old star forward Andrew Cristall to the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for 17-year-old forward Hayden Paupanekis and a five-pack of draft picks. Kelowna acquires first-round picks in 2025 and 2027, a second-round pick in 2026, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers acquire goalie prospect Cruz Chase
By Medicine Hat News on January 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers spun a pre-game deal Wednesday evening. Just before puck drop against the Prince Albert Raiders, the Tigers announced the acquisition of 17-year-old goaltender Cruz Chase from the Regina Pats. Medicine Hat sends a 2028 eighth-round pick the other way in the deal. The 5-foot-11 Chase currently plays for the Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Tigers tasked with bringing playoff experience to Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on January 9th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For a second straight season, Misha Volotovskii and Tanner Molendyk are on a team with championship-or-bust expectations. Instead of Saskatoon, the pair will look to drive the Medicine Hat Tigers to the promised land. The pair suited up in their first games as Tigers on Wednesday since being acquired from the Blades in a ... Read More »
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