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Smith looks to bring offence, reliability to Hurricanes’ lineup
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on October 10th, 2024
Newly acquired forward Shane Smith looks to bring reliability the Lethbridge Hurricanes line-up after coming over in a weekend trade from the Medicine Hat Tigers that sent 20-year-old goalie Harrison Meneghin the other way. “I think a player who can be relied on in any situation, whether that’s special teams, penalty kill, even strength, whatever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers shut-out Rebels 3-0 Wednesday to get back into win column
By James Tubb on October 9th, 2024
The fourth time was the charm for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak, three of those coming against Red Deer, with a 3-0 win Wednesday night over the Rebels at Co-op Place. They got back into the win column off the back off a 24-save shutout from Harrison Meneghin, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U19 Mustangs win both contests of opening weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 9th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U19 Medicine Hat Mustangs kicked off the 2024-25 season in winning fashion. This weekend marked the first appearance of the Medicine Hat Ringette Association’s unified name, the Mustangs. The U19 team hosted the Lethbridge Rattlers on Saturday for a pair of games, winning both contests. They kicked things off with a 6-5 comeback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to 3-game week for rebound
By JAMES TUBB on October 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers head into a busy week with a chance to shake a rough patch. After a 4-2 opening night win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sept. 21, the Tigers have dropped four straight games for a 1-4 record that has them last in the Eastern conference. Despite the down record, ... Read More »
1 responseMeneghin excited for opportunity on other side of Highway 3 rivalry
By JAMES TUBB on October 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Harrison Meneghin woke up Saturday morning a Lethbridge Hurricane. A little over 12 hours later, he was between the pipes for the franchise’s top rival. The 20-year-old net minder had a whirlwind start to his Medicine Hat Tigers’ tenure, being acquired by the orange and black in a one-for-one, game-day deal that sent 19-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U15AAA SEAC Tigers sweep weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U15AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers opened up October with a pair of wins. The Tigers beat the South Side Southgate Lions 3-1 Friday at the Hockey Hounds arena. Gibson Studer tallied a goal and an assist, and both Carter Gilchrist and Chase Droeske scored solo markers. Lucas Fisher had two assists and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs announce coaching staff for 2025 summer
By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their coaches for next summer’s WCBL season. On social media Monday, the Mavs’ announced the hiring of a head coach and two assistant coaches for the 2025 season. The Mavs have hired Jonathan Thornhill of Valley City State University to fill the head coach position. They’ve signed Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Rattlers women’s hockey splits opening weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team registered their first win of the season a whole lot earlier than they did in last year’s inaugural campaign. The Rattlers split the opening weekend of their second full ACAC season, winning one of two games against the SAIT Trojans. The first win for last year’s ... Read More »
1 responseHawks, Colts ranked by Alberta Football after weekend wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts were recognized by Alberta Football after wins Friday. The Hawks, entering last week ranked No. 4 among 4A schools, beat Chinook High School 46-6 on Oct. 4. They remain ranked No. 4 in 4A. McCoy worked their way into the rankings with a 21-9 win ... Read More »
1 responseCubs suffer first loss, remain tied for first in HJHL
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A brief step back and the Medicine Hat Cubs keep moving forward. The Cubs surrendered their first loss of the season this past weekend but quickly bounced back, maintaining top spot in the HJHL through the first three weekends. The Cubs lost 2-1 Friday at the Kinplex to the Coaldale Copperheads, tasting defeat for ... Read More »
1 responseTigers make changes amidst four-game losing streak
By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With the implementation of cellphone alarms, fewer front desk staff are dialling hotel rooms for guests requiring an early-morning nudge. While the unrelenting buzz of a cellphone won’t help the Medicine Hat Tigers right now, Willie Desjardins hopes last weekend’s losses serve as a much needed wakeup call. The Tigers’ head coach was a ... Read More »
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