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Cubs look to next season after Game 6 loss
By JAMES TUBB on March 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb How sweet it could have been. The Medicine Hat Cubs were two periods away from forcing Game 7 in their HJHL South final series against the Okotoks Bisons. A three-goal second period put the Cubs in a deficit they could not come back from as they dropped Game 6, 4-1 to Okotoks, who took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters place high at provincial darts competition
By JAMES TUBB on March 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Three Medicine Hat teens will represent Alberta at youth nationals in May after finishing top three in their age categories at youth provincials in Ponoka in late February. Jaliam Kochie and Chloe Kequahtooway finished in the top three of the senior girls division and Sofia Mcfarlane finished in second in the junior girls to ... Read More »
1 responseVan Mulligen proud first WHL goal came in Hat
By JAMES TUBB on March 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers rookie defenceman Josh Van Mulligen spent his younger years watching the Tabbies compete in the Western Hockey League – and on Saturday, he etched his named into the goal column for the first time in his young career. The Hatter notched his first in the Tigers 6-2 loss to the Red ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U18 AA Hounds fall in South final
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat U18 AA Hounds settled for a second-place finish as hosts of the South Central Alberta Hockey League South Division playoffs with a 4-2 loss to the Wheatland Chiefs in Sunday’s final at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre. Kyle Woolridge scored twice to put the Hounds in front 2-0 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs fall short of series comeback, lose 4-1 to end season Saturday
By James Tubb on March 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Cubs season came to a close Saturday night. A third goal second period put the Cubs in a deficit they could not come back from as they dropped Game 6 4-1 to the Okotoks Bisons who took the HJHL South Finals 4-2. When asked about his thoughts on the loss, Cubs head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers drop home and home with Red Deer after 6-2 loss Saturday
By James Tubb on March 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers fell behind early and could not dig themselves out Saturday night. The Tigers gave up four goals in the first period to the Red Deer Rebels as they eventually fell 6-2, their second straight loss to the Rebels. Red Deer beat the Tigers Friday night 6-3 in the first game of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs compete at Alberta Indoor track and field championships
By James Tubb on March 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Bulldogs track and field club placed well at the Alberta Indoor Track and Field Championships on Mar 5-6. Laine Gautier competed at the U16 level and medaled in all three of his events. He took gold and was the provincial champion with a personal best in the 600-metre, that time ranks him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDonald honoured by Order of Hockey in Canada
By James Tubb on March 12th, 2022
Lanny McDonald’s list of accolades got a little longer this week. On Wednesday the Medicine Hat Tigers legend added the Order of Hockey in Canada to a resume that includes a Stanley Cup, Hockey Hall of Fame Induction, 500 goals and 1,000 points and more. The 69-year-old alongside Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur and three-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 6-3 in Red Deer to open weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 12th, 2022
It was a game of special teams that didn’t go the way of the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers allowed four power play goals in Red Deer against the Rebels who took Friday’s Central Division match up 6-3. Medicine Hat had two power play markers of their own but it wasn’t enough as they took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs stave off elimination again, beat Okotoks 7-5 to force Game 6
By James Tubb on March 11th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Cubs are still alive in the HJHL South Finals. The Cubs took Game 5 of their third round series against the Okotoks Bisons 7-5 Friday night to stave off elimination and bring the series back to the Hat. Connor Miller opened the game’s scoring for the Cubs, notching his third of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA U18 Female team head into playoffs after first full regular season
By JAMES TUBB on March 11th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a season of firsts for South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 female prep team. This season marked their first year playing actual games since the program moved to Medicine Hat. With a young team that had to come together quickly it meant a lot of getting familiar with each other on and off ... Read More »
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