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Tigers’ Neutens proud to reach 200-game mark
By JAMES TUBB on December 13th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It takes a lot to reach the double-century mark in games played in junior hockey. For Medicine Hat Tigers forward Ethan Neutens, who reached the 200-game mark in a 5-1 win over the Wenatchee Wild on Dec. 6, it’s a mark that reflects his ability to keep playing healthy. “It’s cool I’ve played 200 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Warriors 6-5 in OT Friday for eighth-straight win
By James Tubb on December 13th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Some Freaky Friday action went down in Co-op Place between the Medicine Hat Tigers and Moose Jaw Warriors. One week after the Tigers beat the Warriors 4-3 in overtime, they again secured a win in an extra frame. The Tigers scored late in the third period Friday to tie up the back-and-forth affair before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gordon-Carroll, Muhonen expected to return to Tigers’ lineup for penultimate weekend of unofficial first half
By JAMES TUBB on December 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get a look at a few familiar faces this weekend. They host the Swift Current Broncos tonight and the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, the second time they’ve faced both clubs this season. The Tigers came back to beat Moose Jaw 4-3 in overtime last Friday on the road, win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Ruck one of four players named to inaugural WHL Prospect Game
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Liam Ruck will get a second chance to showcase himself against some of the best prospects for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward was one of four WHLers named to two rosters for the inaugural WHL Prospects Game. The showcase game, to be held in Vancouver on Feb. 18, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steen embracing physical side of his game
By JAMES TUBB on December 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When it comes to fight-mode, Riley Steen enters a flow state. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has shown he’s not afraid of the gritty parts of hockey, dropping the gloves four times in his rookie season in the WHL. Two of his combatants stood 6-foot-5 or taller and weighed more than 200 pounds, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to keep foot on pedal, Pickford motivated by World Juniors snub
By JAMES TUBB on December 10th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In Bryce Pickford’s eyes, everything happens for a reason. Getting snubbed by Hockey Canada for a spot at their World Juniors camp is just another bump to move on from for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ captain. “It was obviously in the back of my head, but it’s team first for me,” Pickford said. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey Roundup: U18AA Hounds split weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 10th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds won the first game of their weekend. They beat the Central Alberta Selects 4-2 on Friday ahead of a 6-3 loss Saturday to the Olds Grizzlys. Jaxon Bohrn scored twice, Mavric Ward had a goal and an assist and Jon tackle had a solo tally. Hudson Corbett made 55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA Roundup: SAHA U18 women’s team beats Edge, takes season series
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 10th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 women’s team took care of business with their lone game of the week. They beat the Edge School 5-3 on Saturday to win the season series 3-2. Maria Facca had a pair of goals and each of Kailey Karpan, Riley Bourque and Sara Stefanic found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spokane acquires pair of overage forwards in separate trades
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 10th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Spokane Chiefs picked up two overage forwards over the last few days. The defending Western Conference champions made a deal with the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday, acquiring forward Dominik Petr and a 2029 fifth-round draft pick in exchange for 19-year-old forward Elias Pul and 17-year-old defenceman Kaden Allen. Petr has nine goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddys fly and Tigers tally seven-straight wins
By JAMES TUBB on December 9th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are flying almost as high as teddy bears did Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers tallied a pair of wins over the weekend, coming back to beat the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-3 in overtime Friday before Bryce Pickford’s first career hat trick propelled them 5-1 over the Wenatchee Wild ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs shine at HJHL all-star game, beat Coaldale to lead South division
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 9th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews From winning the all-star game to taking hold of the South division, the Medicine Hat Cubs had themselves quite the weekend on the road. The Cubs were represented by six players at the HJHL’s all-star game Saturday in Strathmore, with the South division beating the North division 8-5. Captain Kyle Woolridge, forwards Mason Osinski, ... Read More »
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