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Tigers NHL Draft tracker: Forward Andrew Basha drafted by Flames in second round
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha gets to call his hometown, his NHL home. The 18-year-old forward was selected 41st overall by the Calgary Flames, being the ninth pick of the second round of the NHL’s Entry Draft Saturday at Las Vegas. Basha worked his way into a late first-round touted prospect with a standout ... Read More »
1 responseBean loooking to play smart ball in return with Mavs
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2024
Brady Bean is back for a second summer as a Medicine Hat Maverick and has brought a new approach to his game. The Kennewick, Wash., product joined the Mavs in the middle of June due to an extended playoff run in his first year at the NCAA Div. I level with the Portland Pilots. They ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom drafted 4th by Blue Jackets
By JAMES TUBB on June 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cayden Lindstrom did not have to wait long to hear his name called and NHL dream come true Friday. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the first Western Hockey League player drafted in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs snap losing streak with win Friday over Okotoks
By James Tubb on June 28th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got back in the win column against the WCBL’s best. The Mavs came back and held on for a 9-8 win Friday at Okotoks over the Dawgs. Medicine Hat came into the contest with a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 10-8 at Swift Current to the 57’s on Wednesday. The ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom selected fourth overall by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024 NHL Draft
By James Tubb on June 28th, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Cayden Lindstrom was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night at the NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old forward was the top ranked Canadian Hockey League prospect heading into the draft and was the third ranked North American Skater by the NHL Central Scouting. Lindstrom had 27 goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers win Canadian Colleges Athletic Association community service award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers athletes have been recognized for their community involvement. The Rattlers have been awarded the 2024 CCAA Community Service Award, formally presented at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association general meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday. The CCAA Community Service Award recognizes an institution which has successfully developed and administered a community ... Read More »
1 responseMavs return to Okotoks for first time since finals loss last season
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks return to a place of heartbreak last season. The Mavs open the first of a two-game set at Okotoks against the Dawgs tonight, taking on the defending WCBL champions at Seaman Stadium for the first time since they lost Game 3 of the finals last season. Returning Mavs’ outfielder Brody ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom relishing high-touting ahead of NHL draft
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Las Vegas experience has already surpassed Cayden Lindstrom’s expectations, and the Medicine Hat Tigers forward’s shining moment still awaits. Lindstrom and family are in Vegas ahead of the first day of the NHL Draft tonight, with the Chetwynd, B.C. product a projected top-five pick. He spoke briefly with the News from Vegas and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unranked Tigers excited for potential draft calls
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers will be well represented throughout the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Tigers have two players projected to be selected in the first round Friday, forward Cayden Lindstrom in the top five and forward Andrew Basha in the late stages of the round. Tomas Mrsic is projected to be picked in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs hosting Bark in the Park game Sunday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews What’s new Scooby Doo, a bunch of furry friends will be at Athletic Park on Sunday to play with you. The Medicine Hat Mavericks have moved up the annual Bark in the Park night presented by All Dogs Great and Small daycare and training, hosting Mavs’ fans and their four-legged friends on Sunday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith content with all possibilities in NHL draft
By JAMES TUBB on June 27th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Entering his second NHL draft year, Shane Smith is as excited this season as he was last. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward was coming off a 19-goal, 32-point season heading into the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He ultimately didn’t hear his name called that weekend and took it as part of his mission to ... Read More »
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