August 19th, 2025

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Gordon-Carroll, Davidson win Hlinka Gretzky Gold with U.S., Rucks and Canada take bronze

By James Tubb on August 16th, 2025

Medicine Hat News The final day of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup saw four Medicine Hat Tigers don medals. Forwards Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and Noah Davidson captured gold Saturday with the United States, beating Sweden 5-3 for the U.S.’ second ever gold medal at the U18 tournament. Davidson scored in the first period to put the U.S. ... Read More »

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Gulls one win away from WCBL title after 11th inning win

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 16th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Sylvan Lake Gulls need just one more win for their first championship in franchise history. The Gulls opened up the 2025 WCBL finals with a 3-2, 11th inning win Thursday at Regina over the Red Sox to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. It’s the first trip to the finals for ... Read More »

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U.S. beats Canada in shootout, advances to Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold final

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 16th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers fans still have a reason to tune into the finals of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday. The United States defeated Canada 4-3 in a shootout Friday morning, punching their ticket to the gold medal game against Sweden, the first finals appearance for the U.S. since 2016. Canada’s three straight gold ... Read More »

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Thornhill enjoys first summer in Hat, WCBL

By JAMES TUBB on August 15th, 2025

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There was a lot to love about Medicine Hat Mavericks’ head coach Jonathon Thornhill’s debut summer in the WCBL. The Mavs tallied 34 wins to their third best record since 2010 and the most wins since 2019, as they navigated a rainy summer and the dog days it brings. A summer of successes ultimately ... Read More »

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WCBL finals underway

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 15th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Canadian Baseball League championship is one day closer to being awarded. The WBCL finals kicked off Thursday night with the Regina Red Sox hosting the Sylvan Lake Gulls for Game 1 of the best-of-three championship series. Game 1 was not complete by press time. The rest of the series, Game 2 and ... Read More »

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Canada, U.S facing off in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semis today in meeting of 4 Tigers

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 15th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Canada and the United States meet today for a spot in the gold medal game of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. There are four Medicine Hat Tigers’ forwards vying for a spot in the gold finals in the game, with Markus and Liam Ruck representing Canada and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and Noah Davidson donning the ... Read More »

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Liam Ruck scores twice in win, Canada to face U.S. in Tiger showdown at Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinals

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The semifinals of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup may have Medicine Hat Tigers fans divided. Team Canada with Tigers forwards Markus and Liam Ruck will face the United States with Tabbies’ forwards Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and Noah Davidson on Friday at 11 a.m. MST with a spot in the gold medal final on the line. ... Read More »

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Red Sox, Gulls to meet in WCBL finals starting tonight

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Canadian Baseball League’s championship will spend the offseason in a new city. The Regina Red Sox and Sylvan Lake Gulls meet in the WCBL finals starting tonight in Regina, with both clubs vying for the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy. It’s the first season since 2021 when the Lethbridge Bulls were crowned champions, ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL: Grey Cup primer? Riders, Ti-Cats meet in battle of division leaders

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews he Game of the Year, at least at the halfway point of the season, features the division leaders, Hamilton and Saskatchewan, Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. Billed as a Grey Cup preview, a showdown for bragging rights in the CFL. It’s THE BIG GAME. Both teams future Hall of Fame-level quarterbacks in Bo Levi Mitchell ... Read More »

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Tigers acquire signing rights to 2007-born forward in deal with Spokane Chiefs

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers picked up the rights to an unsigned forward Wednesday. The Tigers swung their first trade of the offseason, acquiring the rights to 2007-born forward Landon Hafele from the Spokane Chiefs. Medicine Hat sent a 2026 eighth-round pick and a conditional second-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 in the trade. ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat Big League hands out awards

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Big League Association handed out season awards on Monday. Each of the Big League Association’s three teams honoured their MVPs, top pitcher, hardest worker, best rookie and unsung hero from the 2025 season. Moose Monarchs MVP Kaleb Bozek Top Pitcher Kaleb Bozek Hardest Worker Cade Moch Best Rookie Dylan Amundson Unsung ... Read More »

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