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Tigers fall 5-2 to Winnipeg
By James Tubb on October 1st, 2022
The Canadian Hockey League’s top ranked team was on full display Saturday night in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Tigers led early but could not contain the Ice as they beat the Tabbies 5-2 at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat entered the contest on the heels of a 5-4 loss Friday night in Lethbridge against the ... Read More »
4 responsesRattlers soccer falls to Kodiaks on Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers soccer teams were held off the scoresheet Friday afternoon. The Rattlers men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted the Lethbridge Kodiaks at the College to open a weekend of home contests. The Rattlers women’s team opened the afternoon with a 3-0 shutout loss to Lethbridge. Allyssa Heidel had nine saves in ... Read More »
3 responsesKrebs brings experience from NHL camp
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers got a big piece of their blue line back on their roster this week. Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs returned to the club after missing the home opener while showcasing his skills at Washington Capitals training camp to start the season. The 19-year-old was sent back Wednesday after getting to suit ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers fall short of comeback in Lethbridge
By James Tubb on September 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers almost came all the way back Friday night in Lethbridge. After trailing the Hurricanes by three goals early in the third period, the Tigers scored twice to bring themselves within one before ultimately losing 5-4 to the Hurricanes at the Enmax Centre. The Tigers came into the contest six days removed ... Read More »
8 responsesTigers add depth with Gapter signing Thursday
By JAMES TUBB on September 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers lengthened the depth of their roster Thursday morning. The Tigers announced they had put pen to paper with 16-year-old defenceman Kolby Gapter, signing him to a Standard WHL Player Agreement. Gapter was selected by the Tigers in the second round of the 2021 WHL US Prospect Draft with the 25th ... Read More »
1 responseVikings fall to Claresholm on Thursday
By JAMES TUBB on September 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings couldn’t get the ball rolling Thursday night. The Vikings hosted the Claresholm Cobras at the Methanex Bowl and despite leading early, lost 47-6. The Vikings entered Thursday’s game coming off of an 53-0 win over the McCoy Colts on Sept. 23. Crescent Heights opened the scoring in the first quarter ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Put Canadians back in Canadian football
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2022
Yogi Berra once said, “If people don’t want to come out to the ball park, nothing can stop them.” I never thought I would see the day I’d be writing about tanking attendance in Edmonton. Traditionally, they have led the league in that vital category. With three home games left, the Elks officially have been ... Read More »
5 responsesMcKenna’s WHL debut a family affair
By JAMES TUBB on September 29th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna’s dad Willy joked over the summer that his goal for his Medicine Hat Tigers debut should be to be named the first star of the game. A couple of months and four assists later, a motivational joke turned into reality. The Tigers 14-year-old top prospect had 13 family and friends, including his ... Read More »
4 responsesTigers embrace stronger mentality early in season
By JAMES TUBB on September 29th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb They are only one game into their season, but the Medicine Hat Tigers have already flipped the script from last year. The Tigers trailed 2:18 into their home/season opener on Saturday against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Co-op Place before they scored nine unanswered goals to win 9-1 and open the 2022-23 season with a ... Read More »
6 responsesRattlers golf team wins big at provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s golf team continued their season of success this weekend by capturing a provincial championship. The Rattlers won the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference title in Edmonton, shooting a three-round total of 21-over par, putting them 15 shots ahead of second place SAIT. Chase Broderson had the second best round on ... Read More »
7 responsesDrover thankful for family’s safety in Halifax
By JAMES TUBB on September 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alex Drover has had a lot to think about the past week. The 20-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was gearing up to appear in his first Western Hockey League game on Saturday after playing 178 games and four seasons in the QMJHL when across the country his home town and family were in the ... Read More »
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