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Tigers 2018-19 Preview: Hamblin to honour Humboldt’s Parker Tobin this season

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken James Hamblin will be playing for Parker Tobin this season. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain lost his friend in the now infamous Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April, and will be wearing a special hat in memory of Tobin on game days. “That’s kind of the least I can do. It’s a hat ... Read More »

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Tigers 2018-19 Preview: Automatic chemistry

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Chemistry is hard to come by at any level. So when three young men get the chance to play on the same line for three consecutive seasons, they tend to know how lucky they are. Ryan Jevne, Tyler Preziuso and Ryan Chyzowski are three of the fortuitous few to have that luxury over ... Read More »

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WHL preview: U.S. Division

By None on September 22nd, 2018

Everett Silvertips Last year: 47-20-2-3, first in US Division, lost in WHL final to Swift Current Broncos General manager: Garry Davidson (seventh season) Head coach: Dennis Williams (second season) Assistant coaches: Harry Mahood (first season), Louis Mass (first season), James Jensen (first season) Key losses: Carter Hart (G), Garrett Pilon (C), Patrick Bajkov (RW), Matt ... Read More »

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WHL preview: B.C. Division

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

Prince George Cougars Last season: 24-38-5-5, fifth in B.C. Division, missed playoffs General manager: Mark Lamb (first season) Head coach: Richard Matvichuk (third season); Associate coach: Steve O’Rourke (third season); Goaltender coach: Taylor Dakers (first season). Key losses: F Jared Bethune (Queens University), F Brogan O’Brien (Carleton University), F Aaron Boyd (Carleton University), G Tavin ... Read More »

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WHL preview: East Division

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

Swift Current Broncos Last season: 48-17-5-2, second in East Division, won WHL championship Head coach and director of hockey operations: Dean Brockman (third WHL season, first with team) Assistant coaches: Brandin Cote (first season), Scott Dutertre (first season) Key losses: Head coach Manny Viveiros (Edmonton Oilers); director of player personnel Jamie Porter (Edmonton Oil Kings); ... Read More »

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Tigers 2018-19 Preview: Right where he belongs

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Elijah Brown is right where he belongs. The former first round bantam draft pick joined up with the Medicine Hat Tigers in a deal with the Seattle Thunderbirds at the January trade deadline. It was a welcome return to hockey after differences prompted Brown to part ways with the T-Birds earlier in the ... Read More »

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Tigers 2018-19 Preview: A blue collar off-season

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Gary Haden’s charismatic persona has earned him throngs of fans over the past few years, but at the end of last season it netted him a job as well. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers centre and Airdrie product often sells sections worth of tickets when his team travels to Red Deer, Calgary and ... Read More »

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Tigers 2018-19 Preview: Tigers finding new ways to connect

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers are finding new ways to connect with their fans. On the cusp of their fourth season inside the walls of the Canalta Centre, the Tigers are amping up fan interaction on a number of fronts —starting with a new app that allows users to take part in promotional games ... Read More »

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Mohawks extend reign over Medicine Hat

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

Medicine Hat News The Hat High Mohawks extended their reign over the Gas City gridiron Friday night at the Methanex Bowl with a commanding 36-7 victory over the Crescent Heights Vikings. Hat High broke the game open early when Elic Ayomanor scored on a long punt return just less than two minutes into the first ... Read More »

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WHL Preview: Central Division

By Ryan McCracken on September 22nd, 2018

Medicine Hat Tigers Last season: 36-28-8, first in Central Division, eliminated in first round by Brandon Wheat Kings Head coach and general manager: Shaun Clouston (Seventh season as GM, ninth as HC) Assistant coaches: Joe Frazer (ninth season), Ryan Smith (first season) Key losses: RW Mark Rassell (graduated), D Kristians Rubins (graduated) G Michael Bullion ... Read More »

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