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Vikings hungry for bounce back week
By JAMES TUBB on October 2nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long week of practice for the Crescent Heights Vikings. Coming off of a lopsided 34-7 loss last Friday at the hands of the Hat High Hawks, the Vikings are looking forward to getting back on the field this week. They head to Airdrie today to take on W.H. Croxford High in ... Read More »
1 responseColts hold on to beat Taber 32-21
By James Tubb on October 2nd, 2021
The McCoy Colts scored early and held on late to beat Taber 32-21 and get the win Friday night. It was their first victory on the year. For Colt’s head coach Darrell Grass, the win comes from his team growing in every previous game. “It’s progression not perfection. It’s good to see the steps that ... Read More »
1 responseTigers drop season opener in Swift Current
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers failed to score as they dropped the season opener in Swift Current 2-0 against the Broncos. Friday night’s game marked the first time in 570 days that fans were in attendance for a Tigers regular season game. It was also Medicine Hat’s first regular season game against a non-Alberta team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Professional sports is a privilege, not a right
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb People don’t actually believe it’s a right to play professional sports, do they? There are a lot of basic human rights we all deserve simply for being on this Earth. According to the United Nations, there are 30 basic human rights. Some are, right to life, no slavery, rights to own things, to assemble, ... Read More »
2 responsesHawks put up 44 in rout of Foothills
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hat High Hawks scored 44 unanswered en route to a 44-0 win over the Foothills Falcons Friday night. Hat High’s football team remains perfect on the season as they extend their winning streak to 6-0 to pass the halfway point of the season. With five games left, head coach Quinn Skelton is happy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A big role awaits a new Tiger
By James Tubb on October 1st, 2021
From being the new guy to one of the go-to guys, Owen MacNeil has had a big first few weeks with the Tigers. He came over in one of two Tigers trades with the Spokane Chiefs during the preseason, officially joining the club Sept. 14 in exchange for two draft picks. When he arrived in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger enjoying NHL experience
By James Tubb on October 1st, 2021
It has been an honour for Cole Sillinger the two times he’s pulled the Blue Jackets jersey on this preseason. He says there are still some staff members with Columbus who worked with the club when his dad Mike was playing. “They’re giving me a little yap about how they’re getting old,” he said.” It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another COVID season for the Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tigers players are able to live their lives away from the rink, they’re just asked to be smart. Director of player personnel Bobby Fox says everyone realizes how lucky they are to be playing hockey and have a full regular season ahead of them. He says guys will be careful because they know that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy night for football in the city
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Methanex Bowl will be getting a workout tonight. Both the McCoy Colts and Hat High Hawks have games at the Bowl, with the Hawks taking on Foothills at 5 p.m. and the Colts playing host to Taber high school at 7:30 p.m.. For the Hawks, who are riding the high of a perfect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bounce back from big Broncos loss
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a statement loss for the Tigers in their last pre-season game. Swift Current beat Medicine Hat 8-2 after a six-goal third period that stuck around for the Tigers. They did beat the Broncos the night before in Swift Current but losing by that much, at home and with a rookie net minder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get new voice to start season
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s not how Scott Roblin wanted to become the voice of the Tigers. “It’s an incredible opportunity, I wish it came under better circumstances in regards to Rids. But I’m humbled and I’m honoured that Bob, the Tigers organization and CHAT have taken this chance on me,” Roblin said. Bob Ridley, the voice of ... Read More »
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