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Tigers beat Wheat Kings Saturday night
By James Tubb on October 22nd, 2022
On a dark and rainy Saturday night in Medicine Hat, the Tigers shined. The Tigers rebounded from a 4-2 loss Friday night against the Red Deer Rebels with a three goal first period and holding on for a 5-1 win Saturday against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Co-op Place. Tigers associate coach Joe Frazer says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hanas’ hard work paying off with Tigers
By James Tubb on October 22nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com As the Medicine Hat Tigers return to Co-op Place, it’s Cru Hanas’ time to shine. The 17-year-old forward has yet to dress for the WHL club this season but has been practising and travelling with them since the start of training camp in September. With the Tigers’ trades this week it’s likely Hanas will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall Friday as Red Deer remains perfect
By James Tubb on October 21st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers could not hold back the undefeated Rebels. The Tigers had an early lead Friday night but ultimately fell 4-2 to Red Deer at C0-0p Place. Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins was happy with how the Tigers played. “I thought they were really good, we played hard,” Desjardins said. “It’s a good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May excited for opportunity with Tigers
By James Tubb on October 21st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers are a new team for goaltender Evan May, but he already has friends in the group. The 18-year-old net minder was acquired by the Tigers in a trade with the Everett Silvertips on Monday in a deal that sent forward Oren Shtrom the other way. May arrived in the Hat Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third annual Ski Swap this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat skiers can once again turn their old equipment into cash and get some great bargains with the Canadian Ski Patrol – Palliser Zone’s third annual Ski Swap. The Ski Swap will be held at South Ridge YMCA. Anyone can consign their used equipment and the ski patrol will sell it for them ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers still in the mix at college golf nationals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers golfers are holding their own through three rounds of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Golf National Championship. Two Rattlers, Chase Broderson and Colby Friedrich, remain in the top 10 of the tournament hosted by Durham College in Ajax, Ont. After round three Wednesday, Broderson was in sixth place after ... Read More »
2 responsesSmith enjoying early season success with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 21st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb At the beginning of the Medicine Hat Tigers season Shane Smith didn’t think he would score a lot. The 17-year-old is coming off the U.S. road trip with five goals, including his first WHL goal and hat trick. Smith says getting rewarded with the offence, especially his first career goal, was beyond rewarding. “That ... Read More »
3 responsesInside the CFL: From Crescent Heights Viking to Calgary Stampeder
By James Tubb on October 20th, 2022
For Medicine Hat’s Crescent Heights High School grad Aaron Crawford, his football journey has been a long and winding road. Now in his ninth season, the best long snapper in professional football is happy to be back home in southern Alberta, playing for the Calgary Stampeders. His folks, Guy and Jenny Crawford couldn’t be happier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts hoping to cap off trying season on a high note
By JAMES TUBB on October 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It hasn’t been the easiest season for the McCoy Colts football team but they are ready to hit a new gear with the arrival of the playoffs. Coming off a 30-12 loss to the Brooks Buffalos on Oct. 14, the Colts finished their Rangeland Football Conference regular season in fourth place of the league. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers acquire 20-year-old Smythe from Portland
By JAMES TUBB on October 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers added versatility to the lineup Wednesday morning. The club acquired 20-year-old defenceman Kurtis Smythe from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2023 WHL prospects draft. Medicine Hat head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins said they want to be good right now and he likes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High Hawks looking to win when it counts most
By JAMES TUBB on October 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks varsity football team finished the year atop the Rangeland Football Conference. But they’re not satisfied just yet. The Hawks beat the Crescent Heights Vikings 24-6 on Oct. 14 in their final game of the regular campaign to take first place in the league and sweep the RFC season. Hawks ... Read More »
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