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Tigers beat Hurricanes in lone weekend contest
By JAMES TUBB on February 3rd, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers wrapped up January in winning fashion. They beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 8-4 on Saturday at Co-op Place for their ninth win of the month. The Hurricanes came into the game on a three-game win streak. “We knew Lethbridge would come and play hard, they’d won three in a row and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star outfielder Freeman Jr. to return to Mavs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks bolstered their outfield Monday. The Mavs announced the return of all-star outfielder Jeremy Freeman Jr. for the 2026 season. The Chicago, Ill. product had a .340 batting average in 47 games last summer, with 70 hits, five home runs and 43 RBIs. In two playoff games he had two hits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs split last weekend of regular season, await playoff matchup
By JAMES TUBB on February 3rd, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs had a tune-up weekend with their final regular season contests. The South division champions beat the Okotoks Bisons 4-3 on Friday before losing on a late goal Sunday, falling 4-3 to the Mountainview Colts. In Friday’s win, Keynan Cairns had a goal and an assist, and all three of Randen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey Roundup: Medicine Hat U15AA Hounds win lone game of the weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U15AA Hounds took care of business on Sunday. The Hounds had just one game over the weekend, beating the Olds Grizzlys 5-4 on Sunday. Easton Brown had a pair of goals and an assist, both Bentley Thares and Emerson Kurtz had a goal and an assist, Paxton Schauerte had a solo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers futsal teams defend home court in weekend tourney
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers futsal teams went undefeated over the weekend at the Snake Pit. They hosted the SAIT Trojans, Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks, Olds College Broncos and Ambrose University Lions for two days of futsal action at the college. The men’s team won all four games, starting the weekend with a 7-3 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers rattle off eight to down Hurricanes Saturday night
By James Tubb on January 31st, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com A five-goal first period did the job for the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday. They rattled off the five-pack in the opening frame en route to an 8-4 win at Co-op Place over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Tigers came into the game off a 4-1 win Tuesday over the Saskatoon Blades. Lethbridge beat the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s Van Mulligen commits to Niagara University
By JAMES TUBB on January 31st, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Josh Van Mulligen will take his talents South of the border this fall. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has committed to play NCAA Div. I hockey next season with the Niagara University Purple Eagles. After four years in the orange and black, the Eagles purple will be quite a change for the 20-year-old. “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get set to face Hurricanes on Saturday
By JAMES TUBB on January 30th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The banged-up Medicine Hat Tigers will get the chance to battle with their longest rival. On a rare one-game weekend the Central division leaders host the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday, the fourth meeting between the Highway 3 rival. The Tigers have won the first three meetings, the latest a 7-4 win Jan. 10 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs giving back in final two regular season home games
By JAMES TUBB on January 30th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are tuning up for the playoffs with a charitable weekend. The Cubs’ last two home games of the regular season comes this weekend, starting tonight against the Okotoks Bisons, wrapping up Sunday against the Mountainview Colts. Tonight’s game, a 7:30 p.m. start at the Kinplex, is First Responders Appreciation night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club races at Winter Festival in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swam at the Swim Alberta 2026 Winter Festival. The local swim club sent four qualified swimmers to compete against 31 clubs from across the province at the race held in Calgary. Rixtonn Biffart (11): Finished second in 200m Free Relay Blue Vs Red, fifth in 50m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves Swim Club competes at Alberta Winter Festival
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2026
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club raced at the Alberta Winter Festival over the weekend. The local swim club sent eight swimmers to the festival featuring the fastest 12 and under swimmers in Alberta. Wesley Henderson set a new club record in the nine-year-old girls 50m free, tying the original record, ... Read More »
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