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Frazer reaches 900 games coached with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on January 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Joe Frazer arrived in Medicine Hat in 2008 as an 18-year-old, he thought he’d remain for three seasons before moving on. After 900 games and 16 years under his belt, he’s still grateful for his opportunity. The Medicine Hat Tigers associate coach celebrated his 900th game coached in the Western Hockey League on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 3-1 Friday to Red Deer
By James Tubb on January 19th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers open a busy weekend on a flat note. The Tigers narrowly avoided being shutout for the first time this season, with a 3-1 loss Friday to the Red Deer Rebels at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 5-2 win Tuesday over the Swift Current Broncos, scoring five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MedHat adaptive sport hosting sledge hockey classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Sledge hockey will be on full display this weekend at the Big Marble Go Centre. Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation is hosting its annual Larry Godin Sledge Hockey Classic. The three-day tournament gets underway tonight and runs through Sunday, featuring sledge hockey teams from Medicine Hat and Calgary. Medicine Hat has two junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Basha back in Tigers lineup ahead of 3-game weekend, CHL/NHL top prospects game
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Andrew Basha is looking forward to showcasing his abilities against some of the top NHL draft prospects in a week, but before then, he’s just happy to be back on the ice. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward took part in a full practice Thursday afternoon after missing three games due to a cut on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geekie looking to be part of team effort with Broncos
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Conor Geekie has seen what winning teams do to find the ultimate success. Now, he’s looking to be part of a winning team. The 19-year-old Arizona Coyotes prospect is chasing that elusive Western Hockey League championship in new colours, donning the Swift Current Bronco blue and green after playing three seasons for the Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers showcase more resiliency with shorthanded win
By JAMES TUBB on January 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were on the penalty kill from puck drop to the final buzzer Tuesday night. A long-term injury to Cayden Lindstrom, Andrew Basha scratched day-to-day and a late scratch to Tomas Mrsic due to food poisoning left the Tigers with 17 skaters, only nine natural forwards, ahead of their contest against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Rattler women’s basketball records first wins of season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattler women’s basketball team picked up their first wins of the season. The Rattlers swept their weekend against the Olds College Broncos to put two tallies in the win column, with a 82-61 victory Friday and a 75-42 win on Saturday. Breanna O’Connor had 26 points, seven assists and six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: Open ringette team wins gold over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the Open Medicine Hat ringette teams won gold over the weekend at the Leduc Wild Thing tournament. The Open B Smash took care of business and won gold at the weekend tournament. The Smash went undefeated in their round-robin play, outscoring their opponents 25-6. They won their first game 9-5 over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Martin, Smith clicking once again for Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on January 17th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hunter St. Martin and Shane Smith have been reunited and it’s felt so good for Medicine Hat Tigers fans. The duo of 18-year-old forwards run the top penalty kill unit for the Tigers and have long played on a line together. They started the season with Brayden Boehm before his long-term lower body injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA’s U17 team with 3-win weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U17 men’s team continued their winning ways over the weekend. After winning their first two games of a four-day, four-game showcase, SAHA split their remaining two games in British Columbia. They won 5-2 Thursday over St. George’s School and 5-0 over the Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy on Friday. Their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Boxing fights at Calgary over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was between the ropes in Calgary this weekend. The local boxing club had two fighters compete at the show. Nate Vossler defeated Tahis Tahan from Olympus by unanimous decision in the 60 kg Open Youth. Jacob Walne defeated Tony Constanza from Olympus in the 54 kg Open Junior by ... Read More »
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