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A dream come true: Basha signs entry-level deal with Flames
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Andrew Basha has been pinching himself the last couple of days. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward has had a whirlwind few months, coming off a 41st selection by his childhood team the Calgary Flames in June’s NHL Draft. He’s coming off his first NHL training camp and first two preseason games with the Flames, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs keep perfect record with weekend sweep at home
By JAMES TUBB on October 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs remain perfect in the standings through the second week of the HJHL season. The Cubs won both weekend games at the Kinplex, beating the High River Flyers 10-1 Friday night in the team’s home opener, and topped the Three Hills Thrashers 6-2 Sunday afternoon. Head coach and general manager Randy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign Tigers’ forward Andrew Basha to entry-level contract
By James Tubb on September 29th, 2024
The Calgary Flames have signed Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha to an entry-level contract. The NHL club announced the signing on Sunday, agreeing to the standard three-year contract for a recently drafted player. The Flames selected Basha 41st overall in June’s NHL entry Draft. The 18-year-old Calgary product skated in two preseason games with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 4-3 Saturday, second straight to Rebels
By James Tubb on September 28th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers couldn’t complete the comeback bid Saturday night. The Tigers scored twice in the third period but couldn’t come all the way back, falling 4-3 at Co-op Place to the Red Deer Rebels. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer. Head coach Willie Desjardins liked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers hire alum, former Hat High basketball coach for women’s team
By JAMES TUBB on September 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb From Hat High green to Rattler yellow, Chad Watson is going back in time in a new role. The Medicine Hat High School athletic co-ordinator and former senior boys basketball head coach has joined the Medicine Hat College Rattlers program as the new women’s bench boss. Watson played for MHC from 1999-2002 before embarking ... Read More »
1 responseHat boxer fights at WCB Cup in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Nate Vossler of the Medicine Hat Boxing Club fought at Deerfoot Casino last weekend. Vossler boxed against Kaeden Hunter from Lonsdale Regina at the WBC Cup at the Deerfoot. Casino in Calgary. MHBC coach Kerry Fahlman says it was a hard fought battle with Vossler losing a split decision. This weekend the club is ... Read More »
1 responseTigers fall 4-2 in first of three against Rebels
By James Tubb on September 27th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers first lost of the season came quick. The Tigers dropped the second game of the season, falling 4-2 Friday night at Red Deer to the Rebels. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 4-2, opening weekend win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sept. 21. Red Deer opened the scoring with ... Read More »
1 responseTigers get playoff rematch weekend against Rebels
By JAMES TUBB on September 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get their first look at a familiar foe this weekend. The Tigers have a home-and-home series with the Red Deer Rebels that gets underway tonight at the Peavy Mart Centrium. They’ll host the Rebels on Saturday at Co-op Place. It’s the first meaningful game the two teams have played against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk proud of back-to-back ACAC gold, has unfinished business at nationals
By JAMES TUBB on September 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Michael Valk is looking to continue what has been a hot year of golf. The 25-year-old Medicine Hat College Rattler is coming off his second straight ACAC championship, winning gold at the ACAC finals Tuesday at Red Deer’s Alberta Springs Golf Course. Valk won the three-day event by six strokes, finishing 12 under par ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: WHL shines in first week, much more excitement to come
By JAMES TUBB on September 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Western Hockey League kicked off its 55th season in style. Moose Jaw defenceman Connor Schmidt (2007) scored the first goal of the 2024-25 season, opening up the championship defence for the Warriors. In the same game, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Roger McQueen (2006) scored four times to accentuate being ranked sixth on Bob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs excited for return to Kinplex for home opener
By JAMES TUBB on September 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After starting the HJHL season on the road, the Medicine Hat Cubs are back at the Kinplex. The Cubs return to home ice for the home opener of their 51st season, facing the High River Flyers on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. They also host the Three Hills Thrashers on Sunday at 3 p.m. ... Read More »
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