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Tigers look to build chemistry through week after losing weekend
By JAMES TUBB on October 2nd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With all of the players expected to return immediately from NHL camps to Medicine Hat, the Tigers look to gel coming off a losing weekend. The Tigers had the first practice, post training camp, with all of the expected players returned from NHL camps. Forward Hunter St. Martin and defenceman Veeti Vaisanen were the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattler roundup: Rattlers men’s soccer sweeps weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers’ men’s soccer team picked up a pair of wins over the weekend. The Rattlers won both of their games, beating the SAIT Trojans 2-1 Saturday at home before topping the Lethbridge Kodiaks 4-2 Sunday on the road. Tata Mugisha and Joao Cintra scored for the Rattlers against the Trojans, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to learn from losing weekend to Rebels
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A losing weekend against the Red Deer Rebels showed two different Medicine Hat Tigers teams. Friday’s 4-2 loss at Red Deer, was a game head coach Willie Desjardins says they weren’t focused for and it cost them. Saturday’s loss, a 4-3 comeback bid falling short at Co-op Place, saw more focus from the Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks, Colts Sr. football teams pickup weekend wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews All three Medicine Hat high school football teams were in action Friday night. The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts picked up wins in their contests. The Hawks beat Foothills Composite 59-14 on the road. McCoy beat the Catholic Central Cougars 22-8. The Crescent Heights Vikings were also in action Friday night, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A dream come true: Basha signs entry-level deal with Flames
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Andrew Basha has been pinching himself the last couple of days. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward has had a whirlwind few months, coming off a 41st selection by his childhood team the Calgary Flames in June’s NHL Draft. He’s coming off his first NHL training camp and first two preseason games with the Flames, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs keep perfect record with weekend sweep at home
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs remain perfect in the standings through the second week of the HJHL season. The Cubs won both weekend games at the Kinplex, beating the High River Flyers 10-1 Friday night in the team’s home opener, and topped the Three Hills Thrashers 6-2 Sunday afternoon. Head coach and general manager Randy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign Tigers’ forward Andrew Basha to entry-level contract
By James Tubb on September 29th, 2024
The Calgary Flames have signed Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha to an entry-level contract. The NHL club announced the signing on Sunday, agreeing to the standard three-year contract for a recently drafted player. The Flames selected Basha 41st overall in June’s NHL entry Draft. The 18-year-old Calgary product skated in two preseason games with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 4-3 Saturday, second straight to Rebels
By James Tubb on September 28th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t complete the comeback bid Saturday night. The Tigers scored twice in the third period but couldn’t come all the way back, falling 4-3 at Co-op Place to the Red Deer Rebels. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer. Head coach Willie Desjardins liked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers hire alum, former Hat High basketball coach for women’s team
By JAMES TUBB on September 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb From Hat High green to Rattler yellow, Chad Watson is going back in time in a new role. The Medicine Hat High School athletic co-ordinator and former senior boys basketball head coach has joined the Medicine Hat College Rattlers program as the new women’s bench boss. Watson played for MHC from 1999-2002 before embarking ... Read More »
1 responseHat boxer fights at WCB Cup in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Nate Vossler of the Medicine Hat Boxing Club fought at Deerfoot Casino last weekend. Vossler boxed against Kaeden Hunter from Lonsdale Regina at the WBC Cup at the Deerfoot. Casino in Calgary. MHBC coach Kerry Fahlman says it was a hard fought battle with Vossler losing a split decision. This weekend the club is ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall 4-2 in first of three against Rebels
By James Tubb on September 27th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers first lost of the season came quick. The Tigers dropped the second game of the season, falling 4-2 Friday night at Red Deer to the Rebels. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-2, opening weekend win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sept. 21. Red Deer opened the scoring with ... Read More »
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