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Cubs win first game of playoffs
By James Tubb on February 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com “That’s one of 11.” That’s what Medicine Hat Cubs net minder Dawsen Savage said was the message after the Cubs 6-2 win over the Coaldale Copperheads Thursday night in their first game of the HJHL playoffs second round. “We need 11 wins to win the whole league, if we can pull that off that’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flip gymnastics back in action
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2022
The Twist & Flip Gymnastics were in action last weekend at the Ed Vincent invitational in Calgary. Gymnastics coach Randy McMullen said the athletes were super excited to get back to their first in-person competition in more than two years. He said all the girls moved up a level for their first competition of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat hosting 3D archery provincials
By JAMES TUBB on February 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Watch your hats this weekend around the Cypress Centre this weekend. The Medicine Hat Archery Club is hosting the 3D Archery Provincials this Friday to Sunday as they will get in their first shoot in two years. Archery club president Dan David said they are all excited to get back shooting and supporting their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs leadership played big role in playoff chase
By JAMES TUBB on February 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs were a close knit group in the regular season, and it started from the top. With all but seven players on the Medicine Hat roster being a rookie, getting close early allowed the group to have the amount of success it did, finishing second in the South Division and earning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters take part in CrossFit event
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2022
Two teams of local CrossFitters placed in a Saskatoon CrossFit competition last weekend. The two teams of four, with two men and two women per squad, competed in a one-day event. They had to complete five workouts through the day. One of the teams placed first in an RX division. That team included Nallie Friesen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers battle but third-period goals cost
By James Tubb on February 16th, 2022
James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com It was an almost complete effort Wednesday night but not enough for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers fell 4-1 to the Brandon Wheat Kings after being tied at 1-1 through 40 minutes. Tigers net minder Garin Bjorklund kept it tight with 37 saves, including 19 in the second period. The goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaw showing confidence on Cubs blue line
By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jamal Shaw wasn’t sure how his first year with the Medicine Hat Cubs was going to go. The 18-year-old joined the team last fall for his rookie season in the Heritage Junior Hockey League from Calgary, He said he was worried about COVID but has been really happy and is already hoping to play ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers finding chemistry amongst forward core
By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With the Western Hockey League season in its second half, the Medicine Hat Tigers are starting to find continuity in their forward group. The Tigers forward lines have almost stayed the exact same over the last few games as combinations of guys gain chemistry and show potential. The line of Brendan Lee, Noah Danielson ... Read More »
1 responseRingette Roundup: U19 Gators and Jr. Gators bond through development
By JAMES TUBB on February 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The U19A Gators and U10 Junior Gators share more than a name. The two local ringette teams have shared a bond this season from practicing together and cheering each other on during games. U19 head coach Marty Robinson said it’s been a pretty neat experience having his team work with the U10’s this season. ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U16 AAA Tigers win fourth in a row
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
South East Athletic Club’s U16 AAA Tigers extended their winning streak to four games this weekend with a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge headwater Hurricanes on Friday and a 5-3 victory over the Airdrie/Cochrane Avalanche on Sunday. Jesse Klimosko led Friday’s offence with a two-goal performance, while Makhi Carriere, Will Bell and Kellin Hodgson rounded ... Read More »
1 responseHat boxers defend home canvas
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
Medicine Hat Boxing Club defended its home canvas as hosts of the provincial championships this weekend at HomeStay Inn and Suites. Jacob Walne defeated Edmonton’s George Owens before falling in Sunday’s final against Edmonton’s R.J. Ford in the 42-kilogram junior A division. Fellow Hatter Kade Linford defeated Calgary’s Tony Costanza but also lost in a ... Read More »
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