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SAHA male squad set for 3-game road trip against NAX
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 4th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 male prep squad will face a true test this weekend when they hit the ice for three road games in as many days against the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s reigning regular season champion Northern Alberta Xtreme. After opening the season at 1-2-0 in a three-game set against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Express skate away with season-opening victory
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2020
The Southern Express U18 AA female squad kicked off the Alberta Female Hockey League season with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Rocky Mountain Raiders on Saturday in Okotoks. The Southern Express – a program that hosts female hockey players from across southern Alberta, including Medicine Hat, Brooks, Vauxhall, Bassano, Lethbridge, Coutts and Picture Butte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs set to drop the puck on HJHL season
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 31st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Cubs have seen a number of changes since they were eliminated by the Coaldale Copperheads in Game 7 of the second round last season – most notably the election of a new board and hiring of Randy Wong as head coach and general manager – but they’ll be greeted by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaving a lasting impact: Marg Derbyshire, Larry Godin honoured at Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 30th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The wall just couldn’t wait any longer. One year after being unveiled as the newest inductees of the Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame, local builders Marg Derbyshire and Larry Godin had their names immortalized in front of a small crowd of friends, colleagues and family on Thursday evening at the Family Leisure Centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger staying humble
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Cole Sillinger isn’t about to let a bit of hype go to his head. The 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was given an A rating on NHL Central Scouting’s players to watch list Tuesday – one of just five Western Hockey League players to receive the honour. While there’s no doubt it bodes well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAC U15s double up on Golden Hawks
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2020
Medicine Hat News South East Athletic Club’s U15 AAA Tigers made sure former teammate Josh Van Mulligen’s big day ended with a victory on Saturday afternoon at Hockey Hounds Rec Centre. Van Mulligen – a second round Medicine Hat Tigers draft pick now with South Alberta Hockey Academy – was presented with his award as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat squads stay hot in Sunny South League
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat U19A Mafia improved to 3-1 on the Sunny South League ringette season with back-to-back wins over the Lethbridge Rattlers on home ice Saturday. After splitting their opening weekend against the Rattlers, the Mafia took to the ice in Medicine Hat and ran away with 6-3 and 14-6 victories. “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Sillinger earns A rating from NHL Central Scouting
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers forward Cole Sillinger earned quite the nod from NHL Central Scouting on Tuesday. After racking up 22 goals and 31 assists over 48 games as a rookie last season, Sillinger enters the upcoming campaign as one of five Western Hockey League players to earn an A rating on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoping for a place to call home
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 24th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association is hoping for a place to call their own. The local softball organization has been a part of Medicine Hat since 1993, however president Michelle Campbell says they still don’t have an official home ball park. There are plans for a potential future home in the Brier Run area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs release schedule of 16 confirmed games
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2020
After having the season cut short at the height of the Heritage Junior Hockey League post-season, a playoff atmosphere will be back in full force when junior B hockey returns in Alberta at the end of the month. The Medicine Hat Cubs released the first 16 confirmed games on its regular season schedule Wednesday evening, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyin’ high: Tigers forward Lukas Svejkovsky recalls airborne NHL draft experience
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 23rd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Lukas Svejkovsky was 30,000 feet off the ground when the Pittsburgh Penguins came knocking – and not just due to elation. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was on a flight to Team U.S.A.’s world junior evaluation camp in Plymouth, Mich., when the NHL’s entry draft’s second day kicked off. Hoping to see his ... Read More »
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