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Tigers pickup three points over weekend against Red Deer
By JAMES TUBB on February 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers continue to keep pace in the WHL’s Eastern Conference playoff push. The Tigers picked up a point on Saturday in a 4-3 overtime loss at Co-op Place against the Red Deer Rebels before hitting the road Monday and beating the Rebels 4-1 in matinee action. The three points from the ... Read More »
1 responseTigers beat Rebels 4-1 Monday afternoon
By James Tubb on February 20th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers were ready to go for matinee action Monday in Red Deer. The Tigers scored 45 seconds into the game as they held on to beat the Rebels 4-1. Monday’s contest was the final matchup of the two Central division teams coming off a 4-3 overtime Red Deer win Saturday in Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall 5-4 in overtime against Red Deer Saturday
By James Tubb on February 18th, 2023
The Red Deer Rebels walked away with the extra point Saturday night in Medicine Hat following an overtime showcase against the Tigers. Kai Uchacz scored 3:34 into overtime as the Tigers fell 5-4 in the extra frame, picking up a point in the process. Associate coach Joe Frazer thought the Tigers started slow and gave ... Read More »
1 responseCubs gearing up for playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on February 18th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are ready for the real season to begin. After a 27-8-3 record in the regular season gave the team a bye in the first round of the playoffs, the HJHL club is looking to get what they hope is a long playoff run underway. “It’s the second season, the one ... Read More »
1 responseTigers look for winning weekend against Red Deer
By JAMES TUBB on February 18th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After a busy week in the community the Medicine Hat Tigers are ready to continue their playoff push. The Tigers took part in multiple community events during a rare week without any games until the weekend ahead of their home-and-home with the Red Deer Rebels. They host the Rebels on Saturday at Co-op Place ... Read More »
1 responseHilworth looking to build off prolific scoring season
By JAMES TUBB on February 18th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cooper Hilworth is still all smiles when talking about winning the HJHL scoring title. The 21-year-old Medicine Hat Cubs forward never expected to lead the league in scoring when the year began and he wasn’t on pace to for most of the season. Entering December, the Jasper product had 12 goals and 25 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Winter Games gold the focus for multiple Tigers prospects, SAHA players
By JAMES TUBB on February 18th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat hockey fans should be dialled into the 2023 Canada Winter Games. The national games held in P.E.I. get underway this long-weekend with 11 different events starting up, including hockey. The opening ceremonies are Saturday at 4 p.m. MST and the men’s U16 kicks off the games and runs until Feb. 25, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flips gymnastics competes in Calgary invitational
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 17th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Twist and Flips gymnastics club competed in Calgary over the weekend. The local club had eight members of its competitive boys and girls teams competed at the Ed Vincent Invitational. Lauren Pancoast competed in the Level 3 different age category C and finished eighth in vault, seventh in uneven bars, second in balance ... Read More »
1 responseTigers share ice with CFB Suffield community
By JAMES TUBB on February 17th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers finally returned to Ralston on Wednesday. The team made its first trip to the village and CFB Suffield since COVID-19 limited involvement in the community. Wednesday night players skated with members of the Ralston community and kids living on the base. Jenny Renke, community recreation co-ordinator at CFB Suffield, said ... Read More »
1 responseWaves swim club competes in Calgary over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 16th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Waves Swim Club was in action over the weekend. The local club competed at the 2023 KSC Invitational in Calgary hosted by Killarney Swim Club at MNP Community and Sports Centre. Here are their results: Girls 10 and under Quinn Baht (8): Finished 76th in 50 m Free and 66th in 50 m ... Read More »
1 responseBiffart qualifies for national swim trials, earns projected spot at 2024 Olympic trials
By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Rowynn Biffart continues to shock her coaches and family as she rises up in the competitive swimming world. After narrowly missing the standard in her morning preliminary race at the 2023 KSC Invitational in Calgary last Friday, the 14-year-old Hatter took first place in the 200m breaststroke final with a fast enough time of ... Read More »
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