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Boehm, Corbet returned to Tigers before season opener, nine skaters to remain at NHL camps
By JAMES TUBB on September 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers got one step closer to nailing down an opening night lineup. The Tigers had two players returned from NHL rookie camps, with forward Brayden Boehm and defenceman Nate Corbet joining the club Wednesday after attending the Edmonton Oilers’ rookie showcase in Penticton. That leaves nine skaters who will be attending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WCBL all-stars unveiled, Mavs name team award winners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Canadian Baseball League crowned the cream of the crop from the 2024 summer. The WCBL named the regular season all-star selections for the 2024 season on Monday. The announcement includes first team and second team rosters with pitchers, catchers, infielders, outfielders and designated hitters. The Medicine Hat Mavericks had four players named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drag Racing Association holds two-day of points races
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association had a pair of race days at the strip this weekend. There were no Friday night races, with the rubber-burning action kicking off Saturday. Griffin Arthur of Calgary won the first race of the weekend, taking the Jr. Thunder class. Aven Steinkey of Dunmore finished second. Darian Dopp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryant excited to be voice of the Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on September 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a whirlwind month for Will Bryant. The 24-year-old found out he was the new voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers and quickly packed up his car and his parents’ car to make the move from Vancouver Island to the Gas City. It was a come-true moment that has also provided some chaos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs sweep preseason home-and-home with Coaldale
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs took care of business in their lone weekend of preseason. The Cubs swept a two-game set against the Coaldale Copperheads, winning 8-5 Saturday on the road and capping the weekend with a 7-5 win Sunday at the Kinplex. In Saturday’s win, Medicine Hat scored four goals in both the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers Roundup: Valk wins second-straight ACAC golf regional
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College golfer Michael Valk is back to his winning ways already. Valk, the 2023 ACAC golfer of the year, won his second straight regionals to kick off the 2024 season with a win this weekend at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club. The Rattlers golfer finished atop the leaderboard as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks come out on top in spirited cross-town matchup with McCoy
By JAMES TUBB on September 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat rivals went head-to-head Friday night on the gridiron. The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football teams faced off at the Methanex Bowl for the first time this season, with Hat High coming out on top 52-31. “We executed on offence like we were wanting to,” Hawks’ head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers turn to main campaign after 1-3 preseason
By JAMES TUBB on September 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers can finally set their focus to the real season. The Tigers dropped the last two games of the preseason, falling 2-1 Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels before a 6-3 loss Sunday at Co-op Place against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. They finish the preseason with a 1-3 record, a span ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turnovers cost Vikings in Friday bout with Brooks
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings couldn’t carry momentum Friday night. The Vikings Sr. football team had ups and downs in a 10-7 loss to the Brooks Buffaloes at the Methanex Bowl. Head coach Anthony Anderson says they leave the game with some points to work on. “A little assignment stuff that we need to do,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Confidence high for Medicine Hat’s 2026 Memorial Cup bid committee
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat’s Memorial Cup bid is riding high as the deadline nears. The six-person committee, led by chair Brent Sauer, is working alongside the City of Medicine Hat and the Tigers as they put together the pitch for the rights to host the 2026 tournament. Sauer, who served as director of hockey operations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks Sr football met with excitement around school
By JAMES TUBB on September 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks Sr. football team is geared up for their first city game of the season. The Hawks face off against the Monsignor McCoy Colts tonight at the Methanex Bowl. That game, which kicks off at 7 p.m., is preluded by the Crescent Heights Vikings facing the Brooks Buffaloes. Hat High ... Read More »
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