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Tigers lose to Calgary in OT, drop seventh straight

By James Tubb on November 14th, 2021

The Tigers picked up a point Sunday afternoon on the road, but also registered their seventh loss in a row. Medicine Hat dropped a third period lead and lost in overtime 4-3 to the Hitmen less than 24 hours after losing to Calgary Saturday night. The Tabbies now sit in last place of the eastern ... Read More »

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Tigers drop sixth straight game Saturday night

By James Tubb on November 13th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com @ReporterTubb The Tigers have hit a rough patch only 14 games into the season. Medicine Hat dropped their sixth game in a row Saturday night, losing 4-2 to the Calgary Hitmen as their record now sits at 4-7-2-1. The Tabbies haven’t scored more than two goals in their last four games and have failed ... Read More »

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Hawks season over after provincial playoff loss

By James Tubb on November 13th, 2021

Hat High’s season came to a close Saturday afternoon as they lost their provincial playoff game against the Holy Trinity Academy Knights 35-18. The first quarter was relatively quiet offensively as both the Hawks and Knights traded the ball back and forth to no score for the first 11 minutes of the quarter. The Knights ... Read More »

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Vikings score early and win provincial playoff 20-2

By James Tubb on November 13th, 2021

Crescent Heights led 13-0 at the half and held on to win their provincial playoff game against the Stettler Wild Cats 20-2 Saturday afternoon. The first quarter went by quickly as neither the Wildcats or Vikings would score but traded chances. Crescent Heights recovered multiple fumbles but could not capitalize. As the quarter was wearing ... Read More »

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U18 SAHA female team spilts first two games of four day road trip

By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2021

The U18 SAHA female team are 1-1 through the first two games this weekend as they lost 5-1 to Shawnigan Lake Friday afternoon. The U18 team won 4-3 in overtime Thursday night against the Okanagan hockey academy. In Friday’s loss, SAHA fell behind early to Shawnigan Lake and could not mount the comeback needed. Riley ... Read More »

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Svejkovsky leading Tigers to start year

By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been the Svejkovsky show to start the season in Medicine Hat. The over-age forward has been on a tear this year, as he’s put up seven goals and 20 points in the 11 games he’s dressed. Svejkovsky missed the Tigers last game, a 3-2 OT loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors last Saturday, ... Read More »

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Soakin’ in the Tubb: Why should we care about the NHL anymore?

By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The National Hockey League seems to no longer care about the sport of hockey, so why should we? It may sound weird coming from a sports reporter but it has been hard the last month or so to pay attention and care about the NHL. It all starts with the Chicago Blackhawks and their ... Read More »

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Tigers trade Aidan Brook to Prince George Cougars

By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2021

The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Friday they’ve traded defenceman Aidan Brook to the Prince George Cougars. Coming back the other way was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Prospect Draft. Head coach and general Manager Willie Desjardins said the move came from the Tigers abundance of defensemen. “We have quite a few D here, ... Read More »

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Tigers defence core leading the way

By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tigers defensemen have played a big role in the first 13 games of the season. Dan Baker, the Tigers lone over-ager on the blue line, has been leaned upon by head coach Willie Desjardins to lead from the back end and help usher in Medicine Hat’s new young core. Desjardins says he’s brought consistency ... Read More »

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Hawks and Vikings prepare for provincials

By JAMES TUBB on November 12th, 2021

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hawks and Vikings are gearing up for provincial matchups this weekend in the Hat.  The Vikings draw the first of two games at the Methanex Bowl on Saturday, as they host the Stettler Wildcats at noon. Hat High will host Holy Trinity Academy at 2:30 p.m.. Vikings head coach Sean Davis says making ... Read More »

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