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The kids are alright: Confidence continues to grow for Tigers’ rookie trio
By JAMES TUBB on March 13th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s no challenge too big or ask too daunting for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ youngest line. Just don’t dare try to put mushrooms in their spicy chicken sandwiches. The Tigers’ kid line of Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and twins Markus and Liam Ruck has been set-and-forget since the non-twin returned from a lower-body injury at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves Swim Club races at provincial trials in Calgary ahead of provincial finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 12th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club was in action at the provincial level over the weekend. The local swim club sent four swimmers to Calgary for the Winter Provincial Trials from Friday to Sunday. Isabel Miller (12) Finished 30th in 200m Breast, 45th in 50m Breast, 46th in 100m IM, 61st in 200m IM, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Ringette to host largest provincial tourney, with four age divisions on display
By JAMES TUBB on March 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Over 600 of Alberta’s top ringette talent will be showcasing the fastest ice on sport this weekend in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Ringette Association is hosting four divisions of provincials this weekend, with U14B, U16B, Open B and Open C division on display for the largest ringette provincial championship ever hosted in Alberta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickford, Woo close to return to Tigers lineup
By JAMES TUBB on March 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers could see some reinforcements in the lineup as soon as this weekend. Head coach Willie Desjardins spoke with the News following practice Tuesday and said they could see Bryce Pickford return to the lineup as early as this weekend. “He’s getting close, we might see him for one game this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA roundup: U18 women’s team falls in round robin of CSSHL playoffs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 12th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 women’s team saw their season come to a close over the weekend. SAHA had three round robin games in Penticton, starting with a 4-1 win Saturday over the Delta Hockey Academy Green team. Kamryn Reiber scored twice, Riley Gramlcih had a goal and an assist and Teagan Torgerson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U10 Step 1 Mustangs wrap season in Lethbridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 12th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U10 Step 1 Mustangs played at a tournament in Lethbridge over the weekend to end their season. They opened the weekend on Friday facing Bow View’s first team. Thea Pancoast started in net and Teagan Forsyth was between the pipes for the second half. Addison Clegg scored three times and all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs fall 4-3 in Game 3, face elimination Thursday
By James Tubb on March 11th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Cubs dropped Game 3 Tuesday on the road. After allowing three goals in the first period, the Cubs mounted a comeback attempt ultimately falling 4-3 to trail the Okotoks Bisons 2-1 in the best-of-five series. The Bisons scored three times on 22 shots in the first period for the early 3-0 lead. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Ruck named WHL rookie of the week for second time
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers rookie Liam Ruck has received league honours for the second time this season. The 17-year-old was named the WHL’s rookie of the week after tallying three goals in the Tigers’ two wins in the week, extending their win streak to six games. He scored two goals in the Tigers’ 7-2 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U13AA South division champions: Hat Hounds continue historic season with title win, to face Red Deer for provincial spot
By JAMES TUBB on March 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds completed part two of their four-part plan for an all-time season. The Hounds overcame an early two-goal deficit Sunday evening, beating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-5 to win the South Division title and put them closer to the season-long goal of a provincial title. “This team just rises to occasion,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U18AA Hat Hounds fall to Foothills in AEHL South division semifinal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds season came to a close over the weekend. The Hounds lost in the South division semifinals Sunday, losing 3-2 to the Foothills Bisons. Easton Kurpjuweit and Nixon Kunkel each scored for the Hounds, Kayne Wright made 31 saves. They opened the weekend of regionals with a 4-0 win Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattler men’s futsal wins ACAC championship
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s futsal team are golden in 2025. The Rattlers captured ACAC gold on Sunday, beating the NAIT Ooks 4-2 in the final hosted at Lakeland College. They entered the tournament with a 6-1-3 regular season record, good for first in the South and went undefeated in the championship tournament. ... Read More »
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