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High-calibre talent in Hockey Hounds tourney
By JAMES TUBB on November 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 49th annual Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds bantam tournament is this weekend and has featured high-end Western hockey talent throughout its history. The Hounds say more than 700 players to suit up in their tournament have been drafted to the Western Hockey League and 28 have made it to the NHL, including stars such ... Read More »
3 responsesSmythe showcasing versatility with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on November 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Kurtis Smythe was acquired by Medicine Hat on Oct. 19, one of the reasons Tigers traded for him was because he could play both forward and defence. That versatility is being put to the test. The 20-year-old played his first eight games in the orange and black as a forward before being shifted ... Read More »
2 responsesInside the CFL: Grey Cup success starts at the top
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 17th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the most important qualities of a successful leader is insight. When it comes to a professional football team someone has to pick the general manager, who in turn chooses his staff and head coach. Often the right choice isn’t obvious. In the 60s when Edmonton was floundering, the executive chose an unknown ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers beat Wheat Kings for second straight victory
By James Tubb on November 16th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers picked up their first back-to-back win of the season in a big way Wednesday night. Brendan Lee and Oasiz Wiesblatt had three point nights for the Tigers who beat the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 6-1 at Co-op Place. They entered the game on a high note after beating the Moose Jaw ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom, Mrsic reflect on Team Canada experience
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For athletes, getting the chance to represent their country is one of the biggest honours. Medicine Hat Tigers forwards Cayden Lindstrom and Tomas Mrsic return from playing for Canada at the U17 Hockey Challenge in Langley, B.C. full of appreciation. “It feels great, even just to put on a jersey for the first time, ... Read More »
3 responsesCubs enjoy their return to Kinplex over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After multiple weekends on the road, the Medicine Hat Cubs were able to play in front of their own fans again this past weekend. The Cubs hosted the Cochrane Generals on Saturday and the Sylvan Lake Wranglers Sunday afternoon, losing 3-2 to the Generals and beating the Wranglers 6-3. Head coach Randy Wong says ... Read More »
3 responsesDziver, McCann lead SAHA in winning weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Men’s Hockey team battled their way to a perfect weekend. After shutting out Winnipeg’s RINK Hockey Academy 4-0 on Saturday, the U18 team came back late Sunday morning to beat OHA Edmonton 4-2. SAHA trailed Edmonton 2-0 with 4:16 left in the game before forward Kadon McCann scored two power play ... Read More »
2 responsesU15AAA SEAC Tigers excited for 49th Hockey Hounds tourney
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The 49th annual Hockey Hounds tournament gets underway this weekend. The annual U15 tournament will have 14 teams from across Western provinces arriving to the Hat for a weekend of high-calibre minor hockey. Medicine Hat’s entry, the South East Athletic Club U15 AAA Tigers, have had a slow start to their Alberta Elite Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U14 Mud Dawgs win gold in Airdrie tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 16th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U14 Medicine Hat Mud Dawgs brought home a gold medal this weekend from Airdrie. They won first place at the Airdrie Ring of Fire Tournament. The Mud Dawgs started their tournament off strong, with back-to-back wins against Pembina and Regina on Friday. They continued their winning streak through Saturday against the host team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers women’s hockey makes local debut
By JAMES TUBB on November 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat College Rattlers history was made Sunday night at the Big Marble Go Centre. The college’s women’s hockey team made their first appearance on a local rink against the SAIT Trojans and scored their first goal as a program. They lost 4-2 and were outshot 60-19 but both those stats are irrelevant for ... Read More »
1 responseJunior Hawks back-to-back provincial champions
By JAMES TUBB on November 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For the second straight year and third time in the past four seasons, the Medicine Hat Junior Hawks are provincial champions. The Hawks captured the Alberta tier II title Saturday morning at the Methanex Bowl in a 67-33 win over the Red Deer Junior Cougars. Head coach Scott Howes says the win is a ... Read More »
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