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Inside the CFL: This ain’t roulette, but it may be time to bet on the Redblacks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews It was a showdown between the new dogs and old dogs on the block, between the challengers and champions. As it turned out, neither the Edmonton Elks nor Ottawa Redblacks were ready for prime time. The Larks continued to soar, the Blue Bombers awoke from their slumber in the fourth quarter and decimated the ... Read More »
1 responseRucks look forward to shared rookie experience
By JAMES TUBB on September 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Markus and Liam Ruck suited up in the same WHL game for the first time in the Medicine Hat Tigers season opener. But like many times before, the two wreaked havoc on their opponent. The Tigers’ twin forwards both recorded points in the 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sept. 21 at ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA U17 gets CSSHL season underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U17 team kicked off the CSSHL season over the weekend. SAHA hosted a pair of games against the Prairie Hockey Academy at the Big Marble Go Centre, splitting the weekend series. They won the first game, beating the Prairie Hockey Academy 5-4 in overtime. Kutcher Aquila and Ryker Klassen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Drag Strip hosts Southern Alberta’s Fastest Streetcar Shootout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Drag Strip held the Southern Alberta’s Fastest Streetcar Shootout on Saturday. The drag strip hosted six classes of races in its penultimate race of the season. The day kicked off with the Junior Street class, won by Jackson Richter of Lethbridge. Draven Vander Woude, also of Lethbridge, finished second. Raymond Hupper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veterans returning from NHL camps as Tigers get set for second week of season
By JAMES TUBB on September 25th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are starting to see some familiar faces at practice again. The Tigers have had five of the nine players who missed opening night while at NHL camps returned to the club ahead of their home-and-home series with the Red Deer Rebels this weekend. Forward Oasiz Wiesblatt was the fifth player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Valk wins ACAC golf championship, capturing second-straight gold
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Michael Valk is once again golden atop the ACAC golf rankings. The Medicine Hat College golfer has won his second-straight ACAC men’s championship, finishing 12 under par after a third-round 68 Tuesday at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer. Valk shot an opening round 67 on Sunday followed up with a 69 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A night of firsts propels Tigers in season opener
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers gave their fans a lot of reasons to remember the 21st night of September. Missing nine skaters from their opening night lineup, a rookie-infused Tigers’ roster held on for a 4-2 season opening win Saturday night at Co-op Place over the Edmonton Oil Kings. Five Tigers (Avery Watson, Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHL receives all five bids for hosting rights to 2026 Memorial Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Canadian Hockey League officials have some reading to do. The CHL announced Monday that all five WHL clubs to submit an intent to bid for host rights of the 2026 Memorial Cup sent in their official bids on Friday. The Medicine Hat Tigers, Brandon Wheat Kings, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes and Spokane Chiefs all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks show physical presence in loss Friday to 5A LCI Rams
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks battled hard Friday night at the Methanex Bowl, despite finishing in defeat. The Hawks displayed a physical presence, with their defence leading the way in a 29-12 loss to the LCI Rams. Head coach Quinn Skelton liked the physical side of the game from his team in the contest. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts shutout Lacombe with statement win Saturday
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts Sr. football got a long awaited taste of being on the positive side of a blowout. The Colts had a field day of success Saturday, blanking the Lacombe Rams 50-0 at the Methanex Bowl. Head coach Jole Krassman credits the Colts’ culture in their turnaround this season, with Saturday’s win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs sweep opening weekend of HJHL season
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs passed the first litmus test in the 2024-25 season. The Cubs open their 51st season with a pair of road wins, sweeping the opening weekend of the HJHL season with a 3-2 game Saturday over the Okotoks Bisons and a 3-2 shootout victory Sunday over the Coaldale Copperheads. Head coach ... Read More »
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