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Rattlers roundup: Valk wins ACAC golf championship, capturing second-straight gold

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Michael Valk is once again golden atop the ACAC golf rankings. The Medicine Hat College golfer has won his second-straight ACAC men’s championship, finishing 12 under par after a third-round 68 Tuesday at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer. Valk shot an opening round 67 on Sunday followed up with a 69 ... Read More »

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Veterans returning from NHL camps as Tigers get set for second week of season

By JAMES TUBB on September 25th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are starting to see some familiar faces at practice again. The Tigers have had five of the nine players who missed opening night while at NHL camps returned to the club ahead of their home-and-home series with the Red Deer Rebels this weekend. Forward Oasiz Wiesblatt was the fifth player ... Read More »

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A night of firsts propels Tigers in season opener

By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers gave their fans a lot of reasons to remember the 21st night of September. Missing nine skaters from their opening night lineup, a rookie-infused Tigers’ roster held on for a 4-2 season opening win Saturday night at Co-op Place over the Edmonton Oil Kings. Five Tigers (Avery Watson, Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, ... Read More »

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CHL receives all five bids for hosting rights to 2026 Memorial Cup

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Canadian Hockey League officials have some reading to do. The CHL announced Monday that all five WHL clubs to submit an intent to bid for host rights of the 2026 Memorial Cup sent in their official bids on Friday. The Medicine Hat Tigers, Brandon Wheat Kings, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes and Spokane Chiefs all ... Read More »

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Hawks show physical presence in loss Friday to 5A LCI Rams

By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks battled hard Friday night at the Methanex Bowl, despite finishing in defeat. The Hawks displayed a physical presence, with their defence leading the way in a 29-12 loss to the LCI Rams. Head coach Quinn Skelton liked the physical side of the game from his team in the contest. ... Read More »

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Colts shutout Lacombe with statement win Saturday

By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts Sr. football got a long awaited taste of being on the positive side of a blowout. The Colts had a field day of success Saturday, blanking the Lacombe Rams 50-0 at the Methanex Bowl. Head coach Jole Krassman credits the Colts’ culture in their turnaround this season, with Saturday’s win ... Read More »

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Cubs sweep opening weekend of HJHL season

By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs passed the first litmus test in the 2024-25 season. The Cubs open their 51st season with a pair of road wins, sweeping the opening weekend of the HJHL season with a 3-2 game Saturday over the Okotoks Bisons and a 3-2 shootout victory Sunday over the Coaldale Copperheads. Head coach ... Read More »

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Tigers win season opener Saturday night

By James Tubb on September 21st, 2024

No better way to open the season than with a win. The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off their 55th season in winning fashion, beating the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 Saturday night at Co-op Place. Its the third-straight season the Tigers have won their season opener. “It’s a big win for us,” head coach Willie Desjardins ... Read More »

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The bid is in: Tigers officially submit 2026 Mem Cup bid

By JAMES TUBB on September 21st, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat’s Memorial Cup bid has been submitted. The Tigers and the six-person bid committee sent in the official bid Friday around 3 p.m. MST, ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline. “We are really pleased with the bid document done by the Host Committee and the City of Medicine Hat Communications Department. The presentation ... Read More »

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Ward comfortable with Tigers, looking to make most of final WHL season

By JAMES TUBB on September 21st, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It may take Western Hockey League fans awhile to get used to the sight of Mat Ward in a Medicine Hat Tigers’ uniform, the 20-year-old forward feels at home in his new colours. The Kamloops product was acquired from the Swift Current Broncos in one of four WHL Draft day deals by the Tigers ... Read More »

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The Crescent Heights Vikings put on a defence masterclass Friday night

By JAMES TUBB on September 21st, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The  Crescent Heights Vikings Sr. football team shutout the Winston Churchill Bulldogs at the Methanex Bowl on Friday, winning 8-0. Head coach Anthony Anderson says the win, their first of the season, will be a spirit lifter for the Vikings. “Realizing all the hard work that we’ve been putting in practice is starting to ... Read More »

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