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Morrison, Mavs open baseball school
By JAMES TUBB on January 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Looking back at his childhood, Greg Morrison would be head over heals for more baseball in his school days. Morrison, owner and general manager of the Medicine Hat Mavericks, announced a partnership with Prairie Rose Public Schools on Tuesday that will see the opening of the Mavericks School of Baseball this spring. The sports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U13AA Hounds sweep first weekend of action in 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds opened up their new year in winning fashion. The Hounds were undefeated over the weekend, with a 4-4 tie Saturday against the East Kootenay Avalanche before beating them 6-3 on Sunday. Three skaters led the Hounds in the tie, with Nash Davis, Carter Jarvis and Brea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs sweep weekend returning from holidays
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Cubs had no holiday rust to shake off this weekend. The Cubs swept their first two games following the HJHL’s holiday break, with a 5-1 win Saturday over the Strathmore Wheatland Kings and a 6-1 victory Sunday over the Coaldale Copperheads. Medicine Hat had a rounded offence in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers breeze through statement weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The bulbs in the goal lamps at Co-op Place might need to be replaced after the Medicine Hat Tigers’ weekend. The Tigers outscored the Tri-City Americans and Spokane Chiefs 22-5 across Saturday and Sunday at Co-op Place, bouncing back from a 5-3 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels. They scored 12 unanswered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers scored double digits for second straight night, beat Spokane 10-4
By James Tubb on January 7th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers flexed their offensive muscles for a second contest in a row. Medicine Hat rattled off  22 goals over their two home games this weekend with a 10-4 win Sunday at Co-op Place over the Spokane Chiefs. The Tigers came into the contest off a 12-1 drubbing Saturday over the Tri-City-City Americans. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score 12 times in blowout win Saturday
By James Tubb on January 6th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers put on a show Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers poured on 12 goals, had two fights and kept the crowd of 3,309 on their feet all night en route to a 12-1 win over the Tri-City Americans. Saturday marked the most goals in a game for Medicine Hat since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks excited for Team Canada opportunity at Youth Olympics
By JAMES TUBB on January 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Markus and Liam Ruck have some time to brush up on their South Korean knowledge ahead of the Youth Olympics. The Medicine Hat Tigers prospect duo was selected to Canada’s men’s hockey roster for the Youth Winter Olympics to be held in Gangwon, South Korea from Jan. 19 to Feb. 1. Men’s hockey will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 5-3 at Red Deer on Friday
By James Tubb on January 5th, 2024
Red Deer finally got one on the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers lost 5-3 Friday night to the Rebels, for their first loss of the season against Red Deer. Medicine Hat had won the previous three matchups, including a 3-2 overtime victory Tuesday at Co-op Place. Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna and Kadon McCann all scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wenatchee sends Savoie to Moose Jaw, deals Geekie to Swift Current
By JAMES TUBB on January 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Wenatchee Wild restocked some of their shelves left barren by the Winnipeg Ice. The Wild made two blockbuster trades Thursday, six days ahead of the WHL trade deadline, sending Buffalo Sabres prospect forward Matthew Savoie to the Moose Jaw Warriors and Arizona Coyotes prospect forward Conor Geekie to the Swift Current Broncos. Wenatchee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: A window is open–Medicine Hat must bid for 2026 Mem Cup
By JAMES TUBB on January 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb “If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.” -Tom Peters, businessman The Medicine Hat Tigers and the city they play in have the opportunity of a generation. The Tigers have opened and entered what should be a multi-year run with a talented team led by its brightest and youngest star, Gavin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacheco excited to join Tigers in time for playoff run
By JAMES TUBB on January 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The newest Medicine Hat Tiger is ready as the club heads toward the second season. Forward Marcus Pacheco was acquired from the Kelowna Rockets on Dec. 31 in exchange for Brett Calhoon, a third-round pick in 2024 and a fifth-round pick in 2025. The Rockets are sixth in the Western conference, giving Pacheco a ... Read More »
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