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Rattlers roundup: Rattler runner wins bronze at ACAC cross country finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers cross-country team was represented on the ACAC podium Saturday. Rattlers runner Madison Scrimger finished third at the ACAC championships in Calgary, clocking a time of 24:58 on the 6 km course at the St. Mary’s University campus. Scrimger was making her third appearance at the ACAC finals, finishing sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sticking with Meneghin, Switzer in net
By JAMES TUBB on October 30th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Willie Desjardins has found his goaltending duo for the season. The Medicine Hat Tigers started the season with a goaltending trio of 19-year-old Zach Zahara, 18-year-old Ethan McCallum and 17-year-old Jordan Switzer. After the third contest of a four-game losing streak, Desjardins swung a deal on Oct. 5 for 20-year-old Harrison Meneghin from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U19 Mustangs sweep weekend slate with shorthanded lineup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U19 Mustangs found success on the road with a short bench. The Mustangs won both contests against Calgary North West on Sunday, winning 6-2 and 10-1. Hannah Thompson had a hat trick in the first win. Mackenzie Tindall tallied a pair of goals and Kasey Martin had a single marker. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA U18 men win pair of games in road swing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy U18 men’s team won two of three games over the weekend. SAHA beat the Indigenous Sports Academy 8-1 on Friday. Ty Hynes had two goals with two assists and Ty Wasyluk had a pair of goals with an assist. Cole Fisher had a goal with two assists, Josiah Jackson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs snap mini-skid with win Sunday
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs ended the weekend with a much needed win. The Cubs lost 4-2 Saturday at Strathmore against the Wheatland Kings, a second-straight loss, bouncing back to beat the Red Deer Vipers 7-4 Sunday at the Kinplex. “We needed this win,” head coach Randy Wong said. “I don’t feel like we played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Split weekend keeps Tigers above.500
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers made use of their last home game for a week. The Tigers salvaged a split weekend with a 5-1 win Saturday at Co-op Place over the Regina Pats, a bounce-back following a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels. “It was a real good effort,” head coach Willie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks to face Chinook HS for South Zone football title
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior football team will play for the 4A South Zone championship this weekend. The Hawks beat the Catholic Central Cougars 36-0 on Oct. 25, punching their ticket to the South Zone finals against the Cougars who beat the Monsignor McCoy Colts 17-15 the game prior. The Hawks led 8-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U13AA Hounds score 22 goals in weekend sweep
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds filled the net in a pair of wins this weekend. The Hounds beat the Central Alberta Selects 9-4 on Saturday and topped the Okotoks Oilers 13-8 on Sunday. Beckham Sprunger had four goals and an assist for a five-point effort. Weston Haslbeck collected four assists. Diesel Bishop scored twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Pats 5-1 at home Saturday
By James Tubb on October 26th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers defended Co-op Place Saturday night. The Tigers beat the Regina Pats 5-1, a bounce back effort from a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels. Forward Mat Ward tallied a pair of goals on the night. The 20-year-old liked what he saw from the entire lineup in the win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Martin signs entry-level contract with Panthers
By JAMES TUBB on October 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb While the ink is fully dry by now, Hunter St. Martin is still trying to grasp the idea he’s signed a pro contract. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward put pen to paper with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, signing a threeyear entry-level contract with the defending Stanley Cup champions. The signing comes after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Forecheck, back-check, paycheque is the name of the game
By JAMES TUBB on October 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The benefit of hard work has been on display in Medicine Hat this season. Friday’s news of forward Hunter St. Martin signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers exemplifies what hockey coaches around the world are looking for from teams and players. Put in the time and the effort, on and off ... Read More »
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