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Rattlers women’s futsal team punches ticket to ACAC championship in Fort Mac
By JAMES TUBB on March 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s futsal team is gearing up for a run to the finals. With three wins over the weekend at the locally held South division futsal tournament, the Rattlers women’s team finished their regular season with a 4-1 record, putting them in second place and qualifying them for a spot ... Read More »
1 responseTeam Alberta women’s hockey team splits its first two at Canada Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Téa Pearce played a big role in the Team Alberta women’s hockey team’s opening game at the Canada Winter Games on Monday. The South Alberta Hockey Academy forward had both of Alberta’s goals, even though they ultimately fell 3-2 in a shootout against Nova Scotia on Monday. On Tuesday, Team Alberta faced off against ... Read More »
1 responseCalhoon relishing his first WHL goal
By JAMES TUBB on March 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Brett Calhoon achieved two hockey dreams often shared with minor hockey players with one goal Saturday. The 18-year-old scored his first Western Hockey League goal in the Tigers’ 7-3 win over the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday. Hailing from Oliver, B.C. he grew up a Blazers fan and was happy to get his first against ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: U16 Matrix sweep weekend of ringette play downs action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix ringette team is a perfect 3-0 to start their play downs. The Matrix were in Calgary for two play-down games over the weekend and came away with the win in both. They beat the Strathmore Ice Flares 5-3 to open the day with Jordy Provost leading the way with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ depth shining early in playoffs with overtime winners
By JAMES TUBB on March 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs have found heroes in the depth of their lineup in their first two playoff wins. Kyle Woolridge has five of the Cubs’ last six goals in their two semifinals wins against the Cochrane Generals, scoring all four goals in their 4-3 double overtime win on Saturday and notching the tying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 5-2 against Swift Current Tuesday
By James Tubb on February 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers got beat in all areas of the game Tuesday night. Head coach Willie Desjardins says they didn’t play their game as they lost 5-2 against the Swift Current Broncos at Co-op Place. “Our guys were excited, maybe too excited and hadn’t been in that spot before and we just didn’t play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U18AA Hounds snap five-game losing streak
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Hounds U18AA hockey team snapped a five-game slide with a pair of victories over the weekend, 5-2 over the Taber Golden Suns on Friday and 4-2 over the Foothills Bisons on Sunday. Gavin Smith scored twice and added an assist in Friday’s win, while Brennin Wereley had a pair of helpers. Hayden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs bring series lead out of weekend
By JAMES TUBB on February 28th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In a span of 48 hours and nine periods of hockey the Medicine Hat Cubs have the lead in their semifinal series. The Cubs entered Friday’s game trailing the Cochrane Generals 1-0 in the best-of-seven series before winning Game 2, 3-2 in overtime, and taking Saturday’s road Game 3, 4-2 in double overtime, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers cool the Blazers ahead of busy week
By JAMES TUBB on February 28th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are in the home stretch, where every game and every point matters for the standings and potentially, a playoff spot. That’s why Saturday’s win over the league’s hottest team, the Kamloops Blazers, was even more important. The Tigers broke the Blazers 11-game win streak as they beat the B.C. team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs grab semifinals series lead with OT win Saturday
By James Tubb on February 26th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs and Cochrane Generals went the distance and a little more Saturday night. The Cubs beat the Generals 4-3 in Cochrane 57 seconds into double overtime to take a 2-1 semifinals series lead. Medicine Hat entered the contest off an 3-2 overtime win Friday in Medicine Hat. Kyle Woolridge scored his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score seven to beat Blazers on Saturday
By James Tubb on February 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers contained the WHL’s hottest team Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers scored seven goals to beat the Kamloops Blazers 7-3, breaking their 10-game winning streak. Medicine Hat came into the game off a 6-3 loss in Regina against the Pats on Wednesday, Kamloops was riding an 11-game winning streak. Head ... Read More »
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