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Cubs look to continue momentum with pair of weekend games

By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs look to start a new winning streak this weekend. The Cubs had a four-game winning streak to open the season that was snapped with a 2-1 loss Oct. 4 at home to the Coaldale Copperheads. They bounced back with a 4-2 road win Saturday over the Three Hills Thrashers the ... Read More »

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Wiesblatt named Tigers’ 41st captain in franchise history

By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers unveiled their captain Wednesday. In a social media post the Tigers announced 20-year-old forward Oasiz Wiesblatt as the 41st captain in franchise history. The announcement comes ahead of the Tigers hosting the Red Deer Rebels at Co-op Place. The full showcase of the leadership group will come at a later ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL: CFL awards as unpredictable as this season has been

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The 2024 CFL campaign has been the season of long losing streaks. Winnipeg started off with four straight losses and were 3-6 at the halfway mark. They haven’t tasted defeat since. They close out the schedule with games against Montreal and Toronto. The Lions were 5-1 at one point, lost five in a row ... Read More »

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Smith looks to bring offence, reliability to Hurricanes’ lineup

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on October 10th, 2024

Newly acquired forward Shane Smith looks to bring reliability the Lethbridge Hurricanes line-up after coming over in a weekend trade from the Medicine Hat Tigers that sent 20-year-old goalie Harrison Meneghin the other way. “I think a player who can be relied on in any situation, whether that’s special teams, penalty kill, even strength, whatever ... Read More »

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Tigers shut-out Rebels 3-0 Wednesday to get back into win column

By James Tubb on October 9th, 2024

The fourth time was the charm for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak, three of those coming against Red Deer, with a 3-0 win Wednesday night over the Rebels at Co-op Place. They got back into the win column off the back off a 24-save shutout from Harrison Meneghin, his ... Read More »

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Ringette roundup: U19 Mustangs win both contests of opening weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 9th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U19 Medicine Hat Mustangs kicked off the 2024-25 season in winning fashion. This weekend marked the first appearance of the Medicine Hat Ringette Association’s unified name, the Mustangs. The U19 team hosted the Lethbridge Rattlers on Saturday for a pair of games, winning both contests. They kicked things off with a 6-5 comeback ... Read More »

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Tigers look to 3-game week for rebound

By JAMES TUBB on October 9th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers head into a busy week with a chance to shake a rough patch. After a 4-2 opening night win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sept. 21, the Tigers have dropped four straight games for a 1-4 record that has them last in the Eastern conference. Despite the down record, ... Read More »

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Meneghin excited for opportunity on other side of Highway 3 rivalry

By JAMES TUBB on October 9th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Harrison Meneghin woke up Saturday morning a Lethbridge Hurricane. A little over 12 hours later, he was between the pipes for the franchise’s top rival. The 20-year-old net minder had a whirlwind start to his Medicine Hat Tigers’ tenure, being acquired by the orange and black in a one-for-one, game-day deal that sent 19-year-old ... Read More »

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Hawks, Colts ranked by Alberta Football after weekend wins

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts were recognized by Alberta Football after wins Friday. The Hawks, entering last week ranked No. 4 among 4A schools, beat Chinook High School 46-6 on Oct. 4. They remain ranked No. 4 in 4A. McCoy worked their way into the rankings with a 21-9 win ... Read More »

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Cubs suffer first loss, remain tied for first in HJHL

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A brief step back and the Medicine Hat Cubs keep moving forward. The Cubs surrendered their first loss of the season this past weekend but quickly bounced back, maintaining top spot in the HJHL through the first three weekends. The Cubs lost 2-1 Friday at the Kinplex to the Coaldale Copperheads, tasting defeat for ... Read More »

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Minor hockey roundup: U15AAA SEAC Tigers sweep weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U15AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers opened up October with a pair of wins. The Tigers beat the South Side Southgate Lions 3-1 Friday at the Hockey Hounds arena. Gibson Studer tallied a goal and an assist, and both Carter Gilchrist and Chase Droeske scored solo markers. Lucas Fisher had two assists and ... Read More »

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