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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!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!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!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!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!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 »
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!Earning his moment: Local SAHA blueliner and Tigers prospect Josh Van Mulligen first Hatter to win AMBHL’s top defenceman award since 2007
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 22nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken It’s been a less-than-stellar year for most, but Medicine Hat Tigers prospect Josh Van Mulligen will always have fond memories of 2020. The 15-year-old defenceman put in a milestone season with the South East Athletic Club Tigers U15 AAA program – albeit one cut short by a global pandemic – then went on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAC’s U15 AAA squad off to strong start in Alberta Elite Hockey League
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2020
South East Athletic Club’s U15AAA Tigers are undefeated to start the 2020-21 Alberta Elite Hockey League season. After settling for a 3-3 tie with the Lethbridge Val Matteoti Golden Hawks on the road Saturday, the Tigers regrouped and pulled away with a 4-1 victory on Sunday at Hockey Hounds Arena. Noah Deroiun put the Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA female prep squad gearing up for next opponent
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken South Alberta Hockey Academy’s U18 female prep squad is back to the waiting game – but this time they know another matchup is in sight. After earning back-to-back wins over the Oyen U15 boys squad on the weekend, the newly formed Canadian Sport School Hockey League squad is entering a provincially mandated 14-day break ... Read More »
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