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Cubs take Game 2 of South Finals series
By James Tubb on March 1st, 2026
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Cubs have grabbed an early stronghold of the South Finals. The Cubs won 5-3 Sunday in Cochrane to lead the Generals 2-0 in the best-of-five, third-round series. Medicine Hat took Game 1 on Friday, winning 4-1 at the Kinplex. Just like Game 1, the Cubs special teams rose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score eight straight in win Saturday over Calgary
By James Tubb on February 28th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com A string of eight goals was the path to success Saturday night for the Medicine Hat Tigers. After surrendering the game’s opening goal to the Calgary Hitmen for a second straight night, the Tigers rattled off eight straight to win 8-3 at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came back from a 2-1 deficit Friday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Hatters named to USports conference all-rookie team
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat hockey players were tabbed on an all-rookie team in their first season with the University of New Brunswick Reds women’s hockey team. Forward Keira Grant and goaltender Taya Christie were named to the Atlantic University Sport all-rookie team, as selected by the conference’s eight head coaches. In 28 games with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger prospect Meyer named SMAAAHL goalie of the year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers youngest goaltender finished his regular season with league honours. Prospect Ben Meyer was named the SMAAAHL U18 top goaltender of the season on Friday. Meyer, playing for the Regina Pat Canadians, had a 19-1-2 record with a 2.11 goals against average and a .922 save percentage, working four shutouts in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs take South Finals opener with 4-1 win over Cochrane
By James Tubb on February 27th, 2026
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Cubs struck first in the South Finals. The Cubs beat the Cochrane Generals 4-1 Friday night at the Kinplex to open the third-round, best-of-five series with a 1-0 lead. Special teams was the difference for the Cubs, scoring on two of their four power plays. The Generals were held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers comeback to beat Hitmen in overtime Friday
By James Tubb on February 27th, 2026
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers turned to a likely hero for an overtime win Friday in Calgary. The Tigers tied the game up in the last three minutes with a goal from Josh Van Mulligen before captain Bryce Pickford scored 2:33 into overtime for a 3-2 win over the Hitmen and a fifth-straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Cubs capture regular season league awards
By JAMES TUBB on February 27th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat Cubs were recognized with league honours ahead of the South finals getting underway. The Heritage Junior Hockey League announced their regular season awards Thursday, with Cubs captain named most valuable player and Medicine Hat net minder Marlo DeRosa named goalie of the year. Both Woolridge and DeRosa represented the Cubs at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to continue team effort from Tuesday win into weekend against Hitmen
By JAMES TUBB on February 27th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After picking up a couple of wins Tuesday, the Medicine Hat Tigers look for another pair of victories this weekend. The Tigers beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 10-6 in the mid-week meeting, putting them 11 points ahead in the Central division race. They also skated to the win without taking a detour to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat-raised Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026
By NERISSA MCNAUGHTON SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 26th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. The freestyle skier, who got her start at the Elkwater Ski Club in Medicine Hat, competed in the women’s halfpipe event, showcasing not only her athletic prowess but also her unyielding determination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next wave of Tigers goaltenders get WHL experience
By JAMES TUBB on February 26th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It wasn’t long ago Jordan Switzer was the young goaltender in blue pads at Medicine Hat Tigers practice. The then Northern Alberta Xtreme net minder would work with Tigers Beckett Langkow and Evan May, picking up what he could from the older goaltenders before returning to his U18 club. It was a blast from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers Jonas Woo suspended 3 games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers will be without Jonas Woo this weekend. The 19-year-old defenceman was assessed a three-game suspension Tuesday for his match penalty in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Woo was assessed a 10-minute misconduct and a match penalty for attempt to injure after trying to start a fight in ... Read More »
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