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Wiesblatt keeps the faith, captains Tigers to WHL title
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long road, with too many ups and downs to keep track of, but Oasiz Wiesblatt finally got the moment he’s been searching five years for. After a full career in the WHL, through a global pandemic, a CHL-worst season and a pair of first-round exits, the Medicine Hat Tigers’ captain helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One of the bright things,’ Meneghin rejoices over WHL Championship, Playoff MVP honours
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Before the WHL Playoffs started, Medicine Hat Tigers goaltending coach Matt Wong asked for some help. He said a prayer, not for the Tigers to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup, but for a special moment to happen. “I said, ‘God, winning a championship won’t change my life, but it might change some of these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers grow together, win together
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Welcome back to Medicine Hat, Ed, it’s been a long time coming. The Medicine Hat Tigers captured their sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup on Friday, beating the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 in Game 5 of the WHL Championship series to climb atop the Western Hockey league for the first time since 2007. It’s a championship tally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickford playing at a record level during championship push
By JAMES TUBB on May 17th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb All it takes is one shot. To find success, take a step and move on to the next level, it takes but one shot to make it happen. It’s why Bryce Pickford spent his summer and his downtime during the WHL season firing shot after shot on the ice and off, firing away at ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes, Broncos and Rebels will all have new head coaches next season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The WHL’s coaching carousel is in full speed. Two Western Hockey League Club’s announced coaching changes Thursday for the 2025-26 season. The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Swift Current Broncos will be looking for new bench bosses. The Hurricanes announced head coach Bill Peters chose not renew his contract with the club. “It’s the right time, ... Read More »
1 responseTigers back on top: Tabbies win 6th championship with 4-2 win Friday at Spokane
By James Tubb on May 17th, 2025
Put on some music, the Medicine Hat Tigers are dancing with the Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Tigers beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 Friday night at the Spokane Arena, winning Game 5 of the WHL Championship series to win the series 4-1 and claim the franchise’s sixth championship. With the win, the Tigers tie the Kamloops ... Read More »
1 responseChiefs to fight for their season in final home game
By JAMES TUBB on May 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Spokane Chiefs will look to make the most of their final game of the season at the Spokane Arena. The Chiefs enter Game 5 Friday on home ice, trailing the Medicine Hat Tigers 3-1 in the best-of-seven WHL Championship series. They’ve surrendered the first goal in every game of the series, none quicker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers alumni reminisce, reconnect as they return to Hat for WHL finals
By JAMES TUBB on May 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb As the Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off the 2025 WHL Championship series, pushing for the franchise’s sixth banner, a group of alumni reunited in Medicine Hat to reflect on their WHL finals experience. A total of 19 Tigers alum, with members of the 2004 and 2007 championships, filled out a suite at Co-op Place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers one win away from glory
By JAMES TUBB on May 16th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Treating Game 5 of the WHL Championship like any other game of the playoffs is the plan for the Medicine Hat Tigers tonight. They enter the Spokane Arena to face the Chiefs with a chance to capture the franchise’s sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup, a number that would tie them with the Kamloops Blazers for ... Read More »
1 responseAll 3 Sr. HS baseball teams pickup wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat senior high school baseball teams took care of business Wednesday. All three of the Eagle Butte Talons, Monsignor McCoy Colts and Hat High Hawks picked up a win Wednesday, with all three teams combining to outscored their opponents 55-1. Eagle Butte beat Prairie Winds Wild 16-1 with Lucas Dulle leading the offence, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Medicine Hat boxers in action over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club had three fighters in action over the weekend in Regina. On Friday at Battle of the Prairies, Nate Vossler lost a tough match to Jerzy Gallinger from Pan Am in Winnipeg. Jacob Walne defeated Jacey Kasakan from Saskatoon. Saturday night, at the Royal Cup event, Nate Vossler defeated Gabriel ... Read More »
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