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Parsons enjoying Tigers top D-pair responsibility
By JAMES TUBB on January 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Rhett Parsons is enjoying his role on the team’s top defensive pairing. The 18-year-old patrols the blue line alongside Tigers captain Daniel Baker. Parsons says he loves playing with Baker as they work to shut down other teams. “I love playing with Bakes, he’s really good to play with. Every ... Read More »
1 responseChorney brings what Tigers want in a veteran
By JAMES TUBB on January 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Carter Chorney brings something to Co-op Place that the Medicine Hat Tigers lack: age. The 20-year-old forward is one of only six players on a young Tigers squad that is over the age of 18. Associate coach Joe Frazer said he’s exactly what the Tigers need and has been a huge addition to the ... Read More »
1 responsePara Nordic skiing on display in Med Hat Adaptive Sport try it event
By JAMES TUBB on January 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Skiing can be for anyone of any ability and Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation is looking forward to showcasing that. MHASR is putting on a try-it event for Para Nordic skiing on Feb. 5 in Elkwater at the Cypress Hills Learning Centre. The free event is open for kids and adults who want ... Read More »
1 responseOilers 50/50 to help support health-care workers in Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation announced that Operation Frontline Impact will receive the net proceeds from their progressive 50/50 occurring between Jan. 25 and today, during which the Oilers will have played the Vancouver Canucks and will take on the Nashville Predators. The pledged funds will go to provide additional mental health and wellness supports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers mens basketball weekend games postponed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers men’s basketball team will be off the court this weekend. The Rattlers announced Wednesday afternoon the team’s games this weekend against the Olds College Broncos would be postponed due to COVID-19. They were supposed to play in Olds on Friday night before hosting the Broncos on Sunday at the Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balancing hockey and mental health
By JAMES TUBB on January 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb “We’re a family and we want to take care of everyone. Hockey is important but the person is number one.” Medicine Hat Tigers associate coach Joe Frazer said it’s one of the main things they stress within the team. Wednesday was Bell’s 12th annual, ‘Let’s Talk Day,’ aimed at breaking the silence around mental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette Roundup: Mavens undefeated during weekend on the road
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2022
The U19B Mavens were in Calgary Sunday for two league games. In their first game they tied the South Calgary Storm 3-3. The Mavens offence came from Nolah Reid, Hailey Sanders and Leah Mason. The Mavens followed the tie up with a 6-3 win against the North West Calgary Heat. Raynah Gibney led the offence ... Read More »
1 responseWiesblatt gaining confidence in WHL
By JAMES TUBB on January 26th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In his second season, Oasiz Wiesblatt is starting to show what he can do in the Western Hockey League. For being in his sophomore year, the Medicine Hat Tigers forward only played in his 60th WHL game on Sunday, the same contest in which he scored a hat trick to propel his team over ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA shuts out IHA
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2022
South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 male prep squad improved to 16-4-0-3 on the Canadian Sport School Hockey League season with a 6-0 win over International Hockey Academy on Friday. Aiden Oiring and Shane Smith both finished the night with a goal and three assists, while Ephram McNutt had a goal with two helpers and Elijah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs look for consistency after Okotoks loss
By JAMES TUBB on January 25th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs continue to have trouble with the Okotoks Bisons. The Bisons have had the Cubs’ number this season, as they are the only team in the Heritage Junior Hockey League to defeat Medicine Hat more than once, beating them in all four of their matchups including 6-1 on Sunday. Cubs head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey Roundup: Hounds Orange sweep weekend
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Hounds Orange U13 AA boys hockey team rallied to back-to-back wins over the weekend, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes Red 7-5 on Friday and the Chestermere Lakers 6-3 on Saturday. Brogan Verishine led the Hounds on both days, notching two goals and an assist in Friday’s win, then adding a ... Read More »
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