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Shorthanded Tigers snap three-game losing streak with 8-4 win Saturday
By James Tubb on November 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers got a much-needed win Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Medicine Hat entered the game off a 4-2 loss Friday at home to the Edmonton Oil Kings. They entered the game missing six full-time players, limited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks, Team Canada White off to U17 Hockey Challenge finals
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
Markus and Liam Ruck will play for gold at the U17 Hockey Challenge. The Medicine Hat Tigers twin forwards and Team Canada White moved onto the finals with a 6-3 win over Sweden on Friday. Both Markus and Liam had an assist in the win. Markus’ assist gave him two goals and five points in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: A new era of junior hockey is here
By JAMES TUBB on November 9th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The junior hockey world is entering a revolution with players at the forefront. Thursday’s announcement of the NCAA granting CHL players eligibility to play at the Division I level has created a seismic shift in hockey’s developmental series with a lot of questions still to be answered. What is known, effective Aug. 1, 2025, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers drop third-straight with 4-2 loss Friday to Edmonton
By James Tubb on November 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t complete a second comeback Friday night at Co-op Place. They trailed the Edmonton Oil Kings 2-0 after 20 minutes and tied the game up at 2-2 in the first-half of the second period before allowing two unanswered, ultimately falling 4-2. The loss is the third in a row for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins looking for Tigers to play winning hockey
By JAMES TUBB on November 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers aren’t shying away from a disappointing loss Wednesday night. Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt was quick to shoulder the brunt of the loss, a 7-6 defeat at Lethbridge to the Hurricanes where he scored and had two assists but also led the team with three penalties. Medicine Hat took seven trips to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings Sr. Girls win league volleyball championship
By JAMES TUBB on November 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Crescent Heights Vikings Sr. Girls volleyball team won the league championship on their own court Wednesday night. The Vikings beat Brooks High School in two sets (25-12, 25-23) to capture the first volleyball league banner since 1985. They entered the playoffs first in the league but with a young group, featuring only two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jr. High volleyball champions crowned this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The 3J and 2J South Zone Jr High Athletic Association volleyball titles were awarded this week. Eagle Butte High School was the site of the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association 3J Girls Volleyball championships. Irvine won the the zone championship, beating Lethbridge’s Immanuel Christian Eagles. The Irvine Tigers beat the Eagles 2-1 in ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Riders will pull the pin on the Bombers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews It’s been a long time since a team ventured into Winnipeg for the Western Final without fear in their hearts, believing they can win. But that is the situation Saturday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders set up camp by the Red River, even if they haven’t won there in six years. They beat the Bombers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nothing left to do but wait: Medicine Hat’s Memorial Cup bid committee awaits CHL results after final meeting
By JAMES TUBB on November 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat’s bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup is officially out of the local committee’s hands. The committee, led by chair Brent Sauer, sat down virtually with the Canadian Hockey league on Oct. 30 for a 90-minute meeting, the final in the process before the winner is to be announced in late November, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club races at Elk Valley Fall Blast
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club raced in B.C. over the weekend. The local swim club sent over 40 swimmers to the Re/Max Elk Valley Fall Blast at the Fernie, B.C. Aquatic Center, racing against seven other teams from B.C. and Alberta the first meet of the season. Tyne Bainbridge (10) had three best times, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall into penalty trouble, lose in Lethbridge Wednesday
By James Tubb on November 6th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers walked a long and lonely road to the penalty box Wednesday night. The Tigers surrendered three power play goals on seven penalties, squandering a 6-3 lead to fall 7-6 at Lethbridge to the Hurricanes. Wednesday’s loss wraps a four-game road streak for the Tigers who had a 2-2 record in the ... Read More »
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