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Alex Clarke named first female linesperson in WHL history
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2021
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League announced that Alex Clarke became the first female linesperson in WHL and Canadian Hockey League history when she took to the ice Friday for the WHL pre-season game between the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors. Clarke, a native of Weyburn, Sask., is set to become a member of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign another forward in Arp
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2021
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins has been busy this pre-season. The Tigers announced Friday they had signed forward Steven Arp to a WHL agreement. The 17-year-old appeared in seven games for the Parkland Rangers of the MU18HL last year, scoring two goals and adding five assists. The Swan River, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aidan Brook looking toward full WHL experience
By JAMES TUBB on September 25th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Aidan Brook is looking forward to finally facing his brother in a Western Hockey League arena. “It’ll be sweet, we’ve never played against each other ever,” said Brooks. “Just on teams together.” He is the youngest of three Brook boys who have played professional hockey, following the footsteps of their dad Dwayne who played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks soar over Vikings, stay perfect
By James Tubb on September 25th, 2021
The Hawks remained perfect Friday night, beating the Crescent Heights Vikings 34-7. Hat High scored early on the back of Aaron Kruger’s three touchdowns and held that lead throughout the game, holding the Vikings to zero until the fourth quarter. For Kruger, his first game back after missing time with a concussion, his big game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: It’s time to enjoy the Blue Jays as they are
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When on a roller coaster, do you focus on the exciting ride ahead or how much lunch is going to cost once you’re off the ride? Kind of a silly question, right? So why, as the Blue Jays are in a tight playoff race for the first time in four seasons(not counting last year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat netminder looking to capitalize on the season
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s his first full pre-season and Beckett Langkow is already eyeing the Tigers starting role. Medicine Hat’s number one goalie, Garin Bjorklund, is currently at NHL camp with the Washington Capitals, which leaves Langkow as the most experienced net minder in camp and gives him the chance to show the Tigers how he can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint John to host 2022 Memorial Cup
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2021
The Canadian Hockey League announced today that the Saint John Sea Dogs have been awarded the hosting rights of the 2022 Memorial Cup presented by Kia beginning June 3, 2022. “We are extremely excited to be granting the rights to host this event to Saint John for the first time,” said CHL President Dan MacKenzie. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Lions defying expectations as CFL season progresses
By GRAHAM KELLY on September 23rd, 2021
On Aug. 5, when I made my prediction for the order of finish in the Western Conference, I picked B.C. to finish last because they had made so many changes. I was wrong. It seems likely they will make the playoffs, while for the first time in league history, neither Alberta team will qualify for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two returning Tigers looking to grow with team
By JAMES TUBB on September 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Going from being a rookie to filling a role in less than a year will be a quick transition for a couple of Tigers. In last year’s shortened WHL season, Oren Shtrom and Carlin Dezainde were only rookies with Medicine Hat. Now as the team faces a full 68 game regular season, they will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs await city’s go-ahead
By JAMES TUBB on September 23rd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb This isn’t how the Medicine Hat Cubs expected their season to start. They won their first game of the season Saturday, 5-1 against the Lomond Lakers on the road. Now, three days before their home opener against Sylvan Lake, the Cubs are locked out of their arena. According to Cubs president Troy Sandau, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Deer to host WHL Cup
By JAMES TUBB on September 22nd, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The top prospects for the 2021 WHL Draft will be heading to Red Deer. The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that the city of Red Deer would play host for the 2021 WHL Cup. The four-day series, running from Oct. 20-24, features the top 2006-born players from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, all ... Read More »
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