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Oasiz Wiesblatt signs three-year, AHL deal with Milwaukee Admirals
By James Tubb on April 28th, 2025
Medicine Hat Tigers captain Oasiz Wiesblatt will play pro hockey next season. The overage forward has signed a three-year, AHL deal with the Milwaukee Admirals announced via the team’s social media Monday afternoon. The contract will start the 2025-26 season. Wiesblatt is in the middle of a two point-per-game playoff run with the Tigers, scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna breaks CHL record, Tigers take 2-0 East Finals lead Saturday
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers have put themselves in familiar territory to start the Eastern Conference Championship series. With a 7-2 Game 2 win Saturday at Co-op Place over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, the Tigers have a 2-0 series lead for the third-straight series these playoffs. Medicine Hat took Game 1 5-2 Friday night to kick off ... Read More »
1 responseElic Ayomanor drafted by Tennessee, becomes first Hatter ever selected in NFL draft
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2025
Medicine Hat’s Elic Ayomanor made history Saturday morning. The Stanford wide receiver was selected 136th by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the first Medicine Hat product to be drafted into the National Football League. Ayomanor was born in Medicine Hat and came up through Medicine Hat High ... Read More »
1 responseA myriad of connections in Tigers, Hurricanes matchup
By JAMES TUBB on April 26th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A rivalry like none other breeds familiarity between two clubs. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Lethbridge Hurricanes know one another as well as any two teams could in the Western Hockey League, playing eight regular season games and countless preseason contests against each other. It sets up an intimate Eastern Conference Championship series that ... Read More »
1 response‘I want to get back at them,’ East finals matchup a personal one for Wiesblatt
By JAMES TUBB on April 26th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Oasiz Wiesblatt has been the thorn in the side of many WHL teams over his five years in the league. He’s ready for his chance to knock out the team who’s pained him the most. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain needs no extra motivation as they square off with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the ... Read More »
1 responseTigers open Eastern Conference championship with 5-2 win Friday
By James Tubb on April 25th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers jumped out to a quick lead and an early advantage in the Eastern Conference championship series. They scored twice in the first three minutes of Game 1 Friday against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, winning 5-2 at Co-op Place for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Head coach Willie Desjardins credits his team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Finals Game 1 primer: Tigers, Hurricanes set for playoff battle
By James Tubb on April 25th, 2025
A new chapter in the Highway 3 rivalry will be written tonight at Co-op Place. The Medicine Hat Tigers host the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Championship Series in just the third meeting between the two clubs in the playoffs. It’s the first meeting since 2017 when Lethbridge won in Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Kings move on from HC Luke Pierce
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Edmonton Oil Kings are taking a new direction behind the bench. The Central division team announced Thursday they will not renew the contract of head coach Luke Pierce. “This was a difficult decision, as Luke has been a valued part of our team and community for the past 7 seasons,” Oil Kings president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 rivalry reignited: Tigers, Hurricanes meet with spot in WHL Finals on the line
By JAMES TUBB on April 25th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Forgotten Corner of Alberta is about to make a lot of noise up and down Highway 3. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Lethbridge Hurricanes get set for an Eastern Conference finals meeting that kicks off tonight with Game 1 at Co-op Place. Game 2 Saturday is also at Co-op Place before the best-of-seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL unveils rules for 2025 expansion draft
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League has announced the rules and regulations for the 2025 WHL Expansion Draft. The league released the draft rules for the Penticton Vees and the 22 clubs who will submit rosters for the WHL’s newest club to choose from on May 7. On the day before the expansion draft, teams will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DuPont caps exceptional rookie season with WHL rookie of the year honours
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League’s youngest star shined brightest this season, recognized by WHL award voters. Everett Silvertips defenceman Landon DuPont was named the WHL’s rookie of the year for 2024-25 the league announced Thursday. The 15-year-old, 16 in May, was the first defenceman and second player in WHL history to be granted exceptional status ... Read More »
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