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Cubs kick off New Year winning two of three
By JAMES TUBB on January 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs were able to shake off their New Year’s rust in a hurry. The Cubs returned to action from their Holiday break with three games over the weekend, beating the Cochrane Generals 5-4 in overtime Friday and the Strathmore Wheatland Kings 5-4 on Sunday. They lost 6-3 to the Okotoks Bisons ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall 3-1 Tuesday in Swift Current
By James Tubb on January 10th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers are still looking for their first win of the season against the Swift Current Broncos. The Tigers were in Swift Current on Tuesday and lost 3-1, for their second straight loss against their division rival. Swift Current beat the Tigers 6-4 on Saturday at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat was not active ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U18 AA Hounds split second half openers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds opened their second half on an even split this weekend. They lost Saturday 11-1 against the CBHA Rangers; Hayden King had the Hounds’ lone goal and Tyler Wakelam made 28 saves. On Sunday they travelled to Okotoks and beat the Oilers 5-4 after a three-goal third period. Connor Palmer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May earns first WHL win as Tigers split weekend heading into trade deadline
By JAMES TUBB on January 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Evan May convinced himself ahead of his start Friday in Edmonton that he was going to get the win. A little over three hours later it came to fruition. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tiger goaltender picked up his first Western Hockey League win in a 3-2 victory over the Oil Kings. He reflected on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 6-4 Saturday against Broncos
By James Tubb on January 7th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers were on the wrong end of a comeback effort Saturday night. After scoring four unanswered goals to take a 4-1 lead halfway through the game, the Tigers fell 6-4 to Swift Current following five straight Broncos goals. Medicine Hat entered the contest coming off a 3-2 win Friday night in Edmonton. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers head into trade deadline with eyes on now and the future
By JAMES TUBB on January 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Western Hockey League teams are running out of time to gear up and get ready for the playoffs. The WHL trade deadline is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. and is building toward being a busy day around the league. Speculation will fly until the last second on whether the Regina Pats will trade ... Read More »
1 responseTigers beat Oil Kings 3-2 Friday
By James Tubb on January 6th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers started their weekend on a high note. The Tigers were in Edmonton on Friday and scored two unanswered goals to beat the Oil Kings 3-2. Evan May turned aside 29 shots for the victory, his first win between the pipes in the Western Hockey League. Edmonton got on the board first ... Read More »
1 responseMcCann set to make WHL debut tonight
By JAMES TUBB on January 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kadon McCann has had himself quite a week. The 15-year-old had a big role in the South Alberta Hockey Academy’s Circle K Classic championship win on Sunday and just five days later will be making his Western Hockey League debut when he dons the orange and black tonight. McCann will draw into the Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseTigers gear up for division rival weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have an important weekend ahead as they continue on a path toward a playoff race. The Tigers are in Edmonton tonight before hosting the Swift Current Broncos at Co-op Place on Saturday. Associate coach Joe Frazer says the focus has to start in Edmonton and what the Oil Kings will ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks name head coach for 2023 season
By James Tubb on January 5th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their bench boss for the upcoming Western Canadian Baseball League season. The Mavericks announced via social media Wednesday the hiring of Mark Goodman from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Col. to be their 2023 head coach. Goodman is in his second season with Mines Colorado, an NCAA ... Read More »
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