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Muhonen finding comfort with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 12th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ tallest player is starting to feel at home with his new club. Defenceman Niilopekka Muhonen is enjoying himself more and more as the days pass and he gets acclimated and comfortable in Medicine Hat. The 6-foot-5 product of Kuopio, Fin. Is enjoying himself but he wants some more wins. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Boxer makes quick work of match last weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Asher Softic of the Medicine Hat Boxing Club had himself a quick match last weekend. The local boxer made short work of Curtis Martineau from Spruce Grove Boxing Club in the 80 Kg. Junior Open division. Medicine Hat coach Kerry Fahlman says Softic over powered his opponent with big shots in the second round, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Wheat Kings 6-0 Friday for second straight win
By James Tubb on October 11th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers pick up the first two-game win streak of the season. The Tigers beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-1 Friday night at Co-op Place. They came into the contest off a 3-0 win Wednesday over the Red Deer Rebels. Head coach Willie Desjardins described the win as an important one for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks named to Hockey Canada’s U17 hockey challenge roster
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ dynamic duo will represent Canada for a second time. The twin Tigers, Liam and Markus Ruck, have been named to Team Canada White for the U17 Hockey Challenge set for Nov. 3-9 in Sarnia, Ont. “It’s always an honour to wear that crest, and we’re really excited for that opportunity,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiesblatt honoured to be Tigers captain
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Oasiz Wiesblatt has done a lot of growing up in a Medicine Hat Tigers jersey. The 20-year-old Calgary product has appeared in six seasons, with the early years getting under the skin of a lot of opponents, some officials and even more opposing fans. It’s an impression that has lasted in his junior career, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Meneghin brings a new aura in early tenure with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Through two games in the Harrison Meneghin era of the Medicine Hat Tigers, there’s a new sense of calm. The former Lethbridge Hurricanes’ net minder has instilled a feeling of confidence and competence that has been lacking of sorts to start the Tigers’ season. He has a nonchalant ability to handle the puck outside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks coach proud of effort against powerhouse Comets
By JAMES TUBB on October 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks measured themselves up against one of the top senior high school football teams in Alberta Thursday night. The Hawks faced the 5A Raymond Comets at the Methanex Bowl, falling 42-13 to the No. 2 rankled school. Hat High entered the contest as the No. 4 ranked 4A school. Head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs look to continue momentum with pair of weekend games
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs look to start a new winning streak this weekend. The Cubs had a four-game winning streak to open the season that was snapped with a 2-1 loss Oct. 4 at home to the Coaldale Copperheads. They bounced back with a 4-2 road win Saturday over the Three Hills Thrashers the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiesblatt named Tigers’ 41st captain in franchise history
By JAMES TUBB on October 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers unveiled their captain Wednesday. In a social media post the Tigers announced 20-year-old forward Oasiz Wiesblatt as the 41st captain in franchise history. The announcement comes ahead of the Tigers hosting the Red Deer Rebels at Co-op Place. The full showcase of the leadership group will come at a later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: CFL awards as unpredictable as this season has been
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 10th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The 2024 CFL campaign has been the season of long losing streaks. Winnipeg started off with four straight losses and were 3-6 at the halfway mark. They haven’t tasted defeat since. They close out the schedule with games against Montreal and Toronto. The Lions were 5-1 at one point, lost five in a row ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith looks to bring offence, reliability to Hurricanes’ lineup
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on October 10th, 2024
Newly acquired forward Shane Smith looks to bring reliability the Lethbridge Hurricanes line-up after coming over in a weekend trade from the Medicine Hat Tigers that sent 20-year-old goalie Harrison Meneghin the other way. “I think a player who can be relied on in any situation, whether that’s special teams, penalty kill, even strength, whatever ... Read More »
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