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Ringette roundup: Chicken Hawks win Esso Golden Ring
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s U19 Chicken Hawks ringette team took home the gold at the Esso Golden Ring tournament in Calgary over the weekend, winning six straight games en route to the final. The Esso Golden Ring features 200 teams across 18 age groups, including the 12-team U19 group. The Chicken Hawks opened the weekend with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall short of perfect weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What could have been a strong weekend for the Medicine Hat Tigers came a part in the third period Sunday. After beating the Calgary Hitmen 7-1 on Saturday, the Tigers were leading the Swift Current Broncos 3-1 entering the third period Sunday. But, two Broncos’ goals and an overtime winner from Josh Davies and ... Read More »
1 responseSACA Kickboxing competes in Calgary over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s SACA Kickboxing had three students fight in a smoker card in Calgary. A smoker card doesn’t count on a fighter’s official fight record, the rounds are 90 seconds instead of 2 minutes, 16oz gloves instead of 10oz, material hand wraps opposed to tape and gauze. These cards are a higher level than ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U13AA Hounds split weekend slate of contests
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds went an even 1-1 on the weekend. They opened the slate with a 5-3 loss on Saturday against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Gage Bowal, Chase Droeske and Gibson Studer each had a goal and Bryden Tschritter made 25 saves in net. On Sunday the Hounds got back in the win ... Read More »
1 responseCurling Club making efforts for fall return
By JAMES TUBB on January 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Curling Club is still working toward its goal of reopening for the 2023-24 curling season. The local club announced Nov. 26 via social media it would not be able to operate due to poor ice conditions on multiple sheets caused by the brine lines located under the concrete slabs the ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 4-3 in overtime Sunday afternoon
By James Tubb on January 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers had a two point lead Sunday afternoon at Co-op Place but only walked away with a point. The Tigers were up 3-1 heading into the their period before losing in overtime 4-3 against Swift Current, the third time in five games Broncos and Tigers have needed overtime. Medicine Hat entered the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers win big for third victory in a row
By James Tubb on January 21st, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers struck first and did not look back Saturday night against the Calgary Hitmen. Medicine Hat found the back of the net seven times for a 7-1 win at Co-op Place, their third win in a row. Assistant coach Josh Maser said he liked the Tigers response after down periods and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCann on high, but grounded after WHL debut
By JAMES TUBB on January 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When looking back at the start of the month, Kadon McCann is still excited to relive his first couple Western Hockey League games. But the Medicine Hat Tigers prospect is even more excited to add those couple games to a long career. The Cochrane product made his orange and black debut on Jan. 6 ... Read More »
1 responseTigers look to carry momentum into weekend
By JAMES TUBB on January 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers may be riding a high heading into a weekend slate of division games, but they know the importance of the tasks ahead. The Tigers have won two straight games for the first time since November, beating the Prince George Cougars 5-2 on Tuesday and edging out the Swift Current Broncos ... Read More »
1 responseMedHat softball taking responsible coaching movement pledge ahead of 2023 season
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Minor Softball association is taking the next step ensuring its coaches bring the best environment on all teams. The local association has taken the responsible coaching movement pledge, established by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport that invites coaches and sport organizations to learn ... Read More »
1 responseSmith, St. Martin bring youth to Tigers penalty kill
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Penalty killing is a gruel role on any hockey team. Facing the other team’s top players while shorthanded and often blocking shots or getting in the way of passes. Success means the game stays the same and a miscue is in the back of the net. For Medicine Hat Tigers rookies Shane Smith and ... Read More »
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