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Future Northern Michigan Wildcat, Ward is first Tiger to commit to NCAA program
By JAMES TUBB on January 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Mat Ward is taking advantage of the new landscape of junior hockey. The Medicine Hat Tigers overage forward has committed to play at Northern Michigan University Wilcats next season upon the completion of his WHL career, as announced by the Tigers on Jan. 9. The Kamloops product is the first Tiger to commit to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Tigers, local product Ryan Miller ranked on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings
By JAMES TUBB on January 15th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A trio of Medicine Hat Tigers and a local product were recognized by NHL scouts on Tuesday. Tigers’ defencemen Bryce Pickford and Jonas Woo, forward Kadon McCann and local forward Ryan Miller of the Portland Winterhawks, were all named on NHL Central scouting’s midterm rankings for North American skaters. Miller, in his second WHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U19 Mustangs remain undefeated in league play with pair of weekend wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U19 Mustangs remain atop the Chinook League with a winning Saturday on the road. The Mustangs beat the Calgary Bow View-3 9-1, making good on a 5-0 lead at the half. Pacie Harper and Hannah Thompson each had two goals, Sophie Kerr had a goal and three assists and four skaters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanneste returning for third season with Mavs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Mavericks will get a third summer of TV at Athletic Park. The Mavs announced the return of infielder Tyler Vanneste for the 2025 season. The Warman, Sask. product is returning for his third season in the red and white, fourth in the WCBL after playing for the Edmonton Prospects on 2022. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs continue push for first-round bye, sweep weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs maintained their push for prime playoff positioning. The Cubs picked up a pair of weekend wins, beating the Three Hills Thrashers 7-2 Saturday on the road before topping the Cochrane Generals 4-1 Sunday at the Kinplex. The Cubs remain in third place of the Southern division after the weekend, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U18AA Hounds pick up pair of weekend wins
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U18AA Hounds recorded two wins in close contests over the weekend. The Hounds beat the Airdrie Lightning 2-1 on Friday before topping the Okotoks Oilers 4-3 on Sunday. Owen Gustafson had a goal and an assist in the win Friday, recording the game winner, with Kieran Wyrostok adding a goal as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA U18 women’s team wins first game back from holidays
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Hockey Academy U18 Women’s team started the second half like they ended the first stretch. SAHA beat the Edge school 3-1 on Saturday. They topped Edge 2-1 on Dec. 19 before the holidays. In Saturday’s win, Marley Howes, Sara Stefanic and Ava Gingell each scored and Emma Skolney made 30 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins makes WHL history with milestone win; Tigers getting hot
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The moustache man behind the bench in Medicine Hat is the newest member of the Western Hockey League’s 500-win club. Tigers’ head coach Willie Desjardins became the 12th head coach in WHL history to cross the 500-win plateau with an 8-1 win Friday at Co-op Place over the Red Deer Rebels. Desjardins, left a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers Roundup: Women’s hockey team wins first game of second half
By JAMES TUBB on January 14th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team started the new year off on a winning note. The Rattlers picked up a shut-out win in their first game of the second half of the ACAC season, shutting out the Olds College Broncos 3-0 Friday night at the Moose Rec Centre. Anna Stewart made 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers put up six-spot at Edmonton for fourth-straight win
By James Tubb on January 11th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers recorded a season-first Saturday night in Edmonton. The Tigers beat the Oil Kings 6-1 for a season-high fourth-straight win, coming on the back of special teams with a pair of shorthanded and power play goals. Jordan Switzer made 21 saves for his 16th win of the season. The contest kicked off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Tigers show new look on and off ice at deadline
By JAMES TUBB on January 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb If there was any doubt, the Medicine Hat Tigers showed at the WHL trade deadline they’re all in. The Tigers’ acquisition of Tanner Molendyk and Misha Volotovskii from the Saskatoon Blades completed the signal for a new era of the team, one that still relies on draft and developing but isn’t afraid to make ... Read More »
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