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One last time: Chyzowski looks back on time as a Tiger ahead of tonight’s final game
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 6th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@kellentaniguchi From the mountains to the coulees, Medicine Hat became a second home for Tigers’ captain Ryan Chyzowski. Chyzowski hails from Kamloops, and said when he found out he was drafted by the Tabbies in 2015 he didn’t know much about the city. “I remember when I got drafted, I didn’t really even know where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaving his jersey in a better place: Tigers blueliner Cole Clayton looks back on his days in orange and black
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 5th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Cole Clayton continuously grew his game throughout his five years with the Medicine Hat Tigers, and coming into his final season this year he set a specific goal. “I’m just hoping to get a pro contract for next year,” said Clayton. “We’ll see what happens in the next couple of weeks, but that’s my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kemp quickly became a Tiger at heart
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 4th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@kellentaniguchi Brett Kemp made his way to Medicine Hat in 2019 as part of a blockbuster trade which sent Josh Williams to the Edmonton Oil Kings in a one-for-one deal. “It was definitely pretty easy coming here to Medicine Hat,” said the 21-year-old Kemp, now in his final year with the Tigers. “The coaches, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers lose to Hurricanes for the first time this season
By Kellen Taniguchi on May 1st, 2021
A first period lead and a couple of opportunities off rebounds led the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday night at Co-op Place – the win is the Hurricanes first against the Tigers in five games this season. The Tigers struggled to generate chances during the game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weiss signs with Pontiacs
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2021
Local goaltender Bodee Weiss has signed with Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Bonnyville Pontiacs. Weiss’s club team, South Alberta Hockey Academy in Dunmore, tweeted out the news on social media Friday. “Bodee’s work ethic and attention to detail on the ice, in the gym, and in the classroom make him an ideal student-athlete,” reads the SAHA ... Read More »
1 responseBadlands seeking pitching coach
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2021
Badlands Baseball Academy is on the hunt for a new pitching coach for the upcoming school season. The Oyen-based academy recently hired local Medicine Hat Mavericks field manager Nolan Rattai to step in as head coach of the Badgers in the fall, and a new posting on the Prairie Rose Public Schools website details he’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers rout Hurricanes
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on April 30th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Central Division may be out of reach, but a season series sweep of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is still well within the grasp of the Medicine Hat Tigers. Cole Clayton and Nick McCarry scored back-to-back shorthanded tallies in the second period, while Brett Kemp and Lukas Svejovsky each added a pair of even strength ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Kings clinch Central Division
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on April 27th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Edmonton Oil Kings have claimed the Central Division banner for a third consecutive year following a weekend sweep of the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 3-0, 4-1 and 3-2 victories pushed Edmonton to 17-1-0-1 on the season, 10 points ahead of Medicine Hat (12-6-0-1) with just four games remaining in the season. “They’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACAC planning for 2021-22 season
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat College Rattlers are getting ready for a 2021-22 season after the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference was given approval on Friday to start drafting schedules and preparing for athletics to return to Alberta campuses this year. Fewer games will be scheduled, playoff formats will be modified and travel will be reduced which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third period penalties lead to Tigers’ 4-1 loss to Oil Kings
By Kellen Taniguchi on April 24th, 2021
The penalty box was a revolving door for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the third period on Saturday night and the Edmonton Oil Kings capitalized with two power play goals and left Co-op Place with a 4-1 win. Edmonton played a dominant game and outshot the Tabbies 44-25. Tigers goalie Garin Bjorklund made 40 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Exercise and sport postpartum
By Kayla Repas on April 24th, 2021
During my six-week postpartum appointment, I was given the green light to exercise. I felt great, strong and confident and I literally jumped into rec volleyball the same day, which I had been playing throughout pregnancy. I may have more body awareness than someone without my education background, but I was naïve to just how ... Read More »
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