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Switzer excited for future with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on September 10th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jordan Switzer didn’t come to Medicine Hat Tigers training camp expecting to sign a contract. But the 15-year-old net minder is excited to get his hockey career started. “It’s awesome, just growing up you always want to play in the Dub and eventually make it to the NHL, and now I am one step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horse shoe club on display this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 10th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Horseshoe club, located at 167 Stratton Way SE, is opening its doors Saturday to showcase their sport. There will be horseshoe club members on staff at the club available to provide information and instruction to any interested horseshoers. The club is associated with the Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association, which entails any club ... Read More »
1 responseVikings fall to Taber Friday
By James Tubb on September 9th, 2022
The Crescent Heights Vikings picked up their first loss of the season Friday night. The Vikings fell 23-7 to the W.R. Myers Rebels from Taber at the Methanex bowl. Crescent Heights head coach Scott Wendell tipped his hat to Taber and said the Vikings were undisciplined in the loss. “Taber did what we thought they ... Read More »
2 responsesMedHat Lawn Bowling hosts pairs final
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club held its pairs league championship final last weekend. Four teams competed in the league this year and the league title was won by the tournament’s fourth seed. In the semi-finals, fourth seed Curt and Barb Moll defeated the first seed and defending champions, Wes and Jean Bresee, 15-5. In ... Read More »
2 responsesHatters win provincial over 35 soccer title
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It took 21 years, but a Medicine Hat soccer team has once again won the Masters-Premier division of the Alberta Outdoor Provincial Soccer Tournament. The over-35 Medicine Hat Soccer Association Wild won first place in the senior division of the Alberta Outdoor Provincial Soccer Tournament last weekend in Calgary. The last Hat team to ... Read More »
2 responsesTigers gear up for pre-season action
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have been on the ice for a week getting ready for the 2022-23 season, and this weekend brings their first test against another team. The Tigers head down Highway 3 to Lethbridge tonight before hosting the Hurricanes on Saturday for their first two preseason contests. Both games will mark the ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Tigers sign with ECHL’s Komets
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
Two former Medicine Hat Tigers will suit up for a professional hockey team this season. Forward Logan Barlage and defenceman Scott Allan have signed with the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL, the team announced via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. Barlage was traded to the Tigers at the 2021-22 trade deadline and scored seven goals ... Read More »
2 responsesInside the CFL: Time for Roughrider redemption
By GRAHAM KELLY on September 8th, 2022
After the Blue Bombers flew out of Regina last Sunday with a 20-18 victory, the TV talking heads were unanimous that great teams find a way to win. That is true, and the Bombers are a great team. But the fact of the matter is the Saskatchewan Roughriders found a way to lose, snatching defeat ... Read More »
2 responsesLangkow ready to be Tigers starter
By JAMES TUBB on September 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In his third Western Hockey League season, Beckett Langkow will be the guy in net for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 19-year-old will be the Tigers’ starting goaltender after playing a backup role behind Garin Bjorklund for the last two seasons. With Bjorklund starting his pro career at the age of 20, the net ... Read More »
2 responsesHatter captures silver at national dragon boat finals
By JAMES TUBB on September 8th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Family is the only thing Dawn Lebsack loves more than paddling and dragon boat racing. The 57-year-old Hatter was a part of the Coulee Classic Dragons master’s dragon boat crew which earned a silver medal at the national championships in Montreal from Aug. 18-21. She said it was an unforgettable experience with a group ... Read More »
1 responseTigers sign drafted goaltender Jordan Switzer
By Medicine Hat NEWS on September 7th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers have signed yet another member of their 2022 WHL draft class. The Tigers announced Tuesday afternoon they had put pen to paper with goaltender Jordan Switzer. The Edmonton product was selected by the Tigers 111th in the 2022 WHL draft. He appeared in 14 games with the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 ... Read More »
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