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Tigers grab 2-0 series lead with OT win Sunday
By James Tubb on April 13th, 2025
It’s the end result that matters in sport and for the Medicine Hat Tigers, it’s a 2-0 series lead. The Tigers led 2-0 after 40 miniutes Sunday evening before trading a total of six goals in the third period with the Prince Albert Raiders to send Game 2 of the second-round series to overtime where ... Read More »
1 responseUpdated: Tigers score five straight and hold on for Game 1 win
By James Tubb on April 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com @ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers kick off the second round with a win. The Tigers scored five unanswered goals to win Game 1 of the second-round series with Prince Albert, beating the Raiders 6-4 Saturday night at Co-op Place. “It was big game for us,” head coach Willie Desjardins said. “We came out and ... Read More »
1 responseTigers, Raiders set for tone-setting Game 1 tonight
By James Tubb on April 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com @ReporterTubb A quick start could be the difference in Game 1 tonight at Co-op Place. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince Albert Raiders meet tonight at Co-op Place for Game 1 of their second-round series. The Tigers haven’t played since April 4 after beating the Swift Current Broncos 4-1 in the first round. They ... Read More »
2 responsesNot so friendly confines: Tigers, Raiders to face off in battle of hostile rinks
By JAMES TUBB on April 12th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb This is no series of unfortunate events but a second-round series of hapless rinks to be an away team in. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince Albert Raiders kick-off their second-round series Saturday and Sunday at Co-op Place for Games 1 and 2 in the meeting of division champions. The series shifts to Prince ... Read More »
1 responseRaiders draw Tigers in second round of WHL playoffs
By NATHAN REITER on April 12th, 2025
It’s be a series more than two decades in the making. For the first time since 2005, the Prince Albert Raiders (39-23-5-1) and Medicine Hat Tigers (47-17-3-1) will renew pleasantries in the WHL playoffs. Both teams won their respective divisions which came down to the final game of the regular season. The Tigers finished as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regina Pats win WHL Draft lottery, will select first overall in May
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Regina Pats will have their pick of the WHL prospect litter this May, with a hometown kid shining from the bunch. The Pats were the winners of the WHL Draft lottery Thursday night, moving from second to first overall. The Edmonton Oil Kings, who held the Moose Jaw Warriors’ pick, had the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna, Molendyk both nominated for WHL awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat Tigers skaters are on ballots for league awards. Forward Gavin McKenna and defenceman Tanner Molendyk have both been nominated for league awards from the 2024-25 regular season. McKenna is one of six nominees for the WHL’s Four Broncos Memorial Trophy for player of the year, and Molendyk is one of six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s top badminton talent puts on show in local playdowns
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The best high school badminton players in Medicine Hat put their talents on display Wednesday. Players from the four Medicine Hat high schools competed at the city finals held at Medicine Hat High School. Hawks athletes competed against fellow badminton players from Crescent Heights, Eagle Butte and Monsignor McCoy, all vying for a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie set for second-round matchup with former club
By JAMES TUBB on April 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Ryder Ritchie was ready to meet his former club in the first round of the WHL Playoffs. Instead, he’ll face off against the Raiders with a spot in the East finals on the line. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Ritchie get set to face the Prince Albert Raiders in the second round of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers, Raiders face off in meeting of division leaders
By JAMES TUBB on April 11th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hockeytown North, meet the Gas City. The WHL’s two Eastern conference division leaders are set to meet in the second round of the WHL Playoffs as the Medicine Hat Tigers host the Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday for Game 1 at Co-op Place. It’s the first meeting between the two clubs in the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JV Colts kick off high school baseball season off with win Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 10th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy Colts JV season opened the spring with a win. The Colts beat the Brooks Buffalos 15-5 Tuesday in a five-inning game. James Cole started the game on the mound, notching four strikeouts in three innings of work. He also tallied three hits with two runs scored and two RBIs. Aaron Recio ... Read More »
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