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Tigers leadership group honoured by recognition
By JAMES TUBB on October 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers leadership group looks to display what it means to wear the orange and black. The Tigers unveiled the six-player leadership group on Monday after announcing Oasiz Wiesblatt as the 41st captain in franchise history. The other five members of the group include forwards Andrew Basha, Hunter St. Martin, Gavin McKenna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk finishes 5th at national golf championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College golfer Michael Valk finished his college golf season in the top five of the country. Valk finished fifth at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national finals, shooting a final round of 77. Luke Evans of Fanshawe College in London, Ont. won the tournament, shooting a fourth-round 70. The national tournament teed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers record first road win, double up Warriors Friday
By James Tubb on October 18th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers got back in the win column Friday night. They recorded the first road win of the season, beating the Moose Jaw Warriors 6-3. It’s a bounce back effort for the Tigers, overcoming an 8-1 loss Wednesday at Co-op Place to the Prince George Cougars. Moose Jaw opened the scoring just 1:27 into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irvine wins third straight 3J aggregate cross country banner
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Irvine Tigers continued their reign atop the cross-country ranks in Medicine Hat. The junior high school won a third straight 3J aggregate banner at the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association meet at Echo Dale on Oct. 9. The win continues a strong pace for the school among Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk in 4th ahead of final round at college nationals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Rattler golfer Michael Valk has his work ahead of him heading into the final round at nationals. The Medicine Hat College athlete shot a 74 Thursday, putting him in fourth after three rounds at the CCAA finals held in Etobicoke, Ont. He is eight strokes back of the leader, Zach Pageau of Cégep André-Laurendeau. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers looking for better discipline after blowout loss
By JAMES TUBB on October 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers forward Hunter St. Martin was succinct recounting Wednesday’s loss at Co-op Place. “Pretty embarrassing, quite frankly, but I mean, you have to learn from it,” St. Martin said a day after falling 8-1 to the Prince George Cougars. “You have to take it as a lesson and take things we didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk remains tied for third after second day of national college golf finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College golfer Michael Valk remains in the top three of golf nationals. Valk finished tied for third after the second day of CCAA golf championships at Humber College in Etobicoke, Ont. The Rattlers leader shot a second round 74, sitting five over par and three strokes behind the leader Zach Pageau of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Optimism is in order in the Land of Living Skies
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews “Roll on, roll on, roll on Roughriders, roll on. Bring back the Grey Cup to me.” So sing the members of Rider nation. And indeed their team is rollin’ on with four straight wins, a home playoff date, and the possibility of finishing first in the CFL’s West division. Although their 39-8 victory over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers trade goaltender Zahara to Wenatchee Wild
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers made a goaltending move Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers sent 19-year-old net minder Zach Zahara to the Wenatchee Wild in exchange for two draft picks, a fourth-round pick in 2027 and an eighth rounder in 2025. “We really appreciate the time Zach has spent with the Medicine Hat Tigers. He has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers routed by Cougars Wednesday night
By James Tubb on October 16th, 2024
Prince George won the battle of the cats Wednesday night at Co-op place. The Cougars put up an eight-spot, beating the Medicine Hat Tigers 8-1. The bloated loss snaps a three-game win streak for the Tigers. Head coach Willie Desjardins says they didn’t play well enough and were hampered by a lack of discipline. “There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High Hawks to be featured on Telus’ football Game of the Week
By James Tubb on October 16th, 2024
The Medicine Hat High Hawks football team will be on full display Friday. The Hawks’ regular season finale at the Methanex Bowl versus the Catholic Central Cougars is the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association football game of the week. The game, which gets underway at 7 p.m., will be featured on Telus Channel 1985. Friday’s contest ... Read More »
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