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Sr. Colts dominate in pair of HS baseball contests in Lethbridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior baseball team took care of business on the road Tuesday. The Colts beat the Prairie Winds Wild 14-0, then topped the LCI Rams 15-11. In the shutout win over Prairie Winds, JJ Harnett had three RBIs with three hits and a pair of runs scored. Asha Frey had three ... Read More »
1 responseBandits tied with Chilliwack in BCHL finals
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Brooks Bandits were tied in their British Columbia Hockey League title series after a weekend split of homes games against the Chilliwack Chiefs. Game 3 was set for Tuesday as the series shifted to Chilliwack. The series will return to southern Alberta for Game 5 on Friday night at Centennial Regional Arena. That ... Read More »
1 responseSoftball roundup: U15 Thunder Red pickup four weekend wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U15 Thunder Red were victorious four times this weekend. The Thunder were in St. Albert for a six-game tournament. They opened the weekend with an 11-9 loss Saturday to RDFR Rage. Haidyn Pidlisny scored three times and Kylie James scored twice, each recording a hit and an RBI. Emma Agar-Weninger scored ... Read More »
1 responseGetting ready for Rimouski: Tigers go through preparations for Memorial Cup
By JAMES TUBB on May 21st, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are the best in the West and have eyes on topping Canada’s junior hockey ranks. The Tigers hit the road today, and then the air, as they head to Rimouski for the 105th Memorial Cup tournament hosted in Quebec. After a weekend of celebrating the franchise’s sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup, ... Read More »
1 responseFans gave Tigers added boost they needed
By JAMES TUBB on May 21st, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The turning point of the WHL Championship season might not have come on the ice between the Tigers and Spokane Chiefs but on the streets of Medicine Hat. Medicine Hat hit the road May 12 for Spokane, tied 1-1 with the Chiefs in the league finals after a 6-2 loss on home ice the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiesblatt keeps the faith, captains Tigers to WHL title
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long road, with too many ups and downs to keep track of, but Oasiz Wiesblatt finally got the moment he’s been searching five years for. After a full career in the WHL, through a global pandemic, a CHL-worst season and a pair of first-round exits, the Medicine Hat Tigers’ captain helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One of the bright things,’ Meneghin rejoices over WHL Championship, Playoff MVP honours
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Before the WHL Playoffs started, Medicine Hat Tigers goaltending coach Matt Wong asked for some help. He said a prayer, not for the Tigers to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup, but for a special moment to happen. “I said, ‘God, winning a championship won’t change my life, but it might change some of these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers grow together, win together
By JAMES TUBB on May 20th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Welcome back to Medicine Hat, Ed, it’s been a long time coming. The Medicine Hat Tigers captured their sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup on Friday, beating the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 in Game 5 of the WHL Championship series to climb atop the Western Hockey league for the first time since 2007. It’s a championship tally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickford playing at a record level during championship push
By JAMES TUBB on May 17th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb All it takes is one shot. To find success, take a step and move on to the next level, it takes but one shot to make it happen. It’s why Bryce Pickford spent his summer and his downtime during the WHL season firing shot after shot on the ice and off, firing away at ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes, Broncos and Rebels will all have new head coaches next season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The WHL’s coaching carousel is in full speed. Two Western Hockey League Club’s announced coaching changes Thursday for the 2025-26 season. The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Swift Current Broncos will be looking for new bench bosses. The Hurricanes announced head coach Bill Peters chose not renew his contract with the club. “It’s the right time, ... Read More »
1 responseTigers back on top: Tabbies win 6th championship with 4-2 win Friday at Spokane
By James Tubb on May 17th, 2025
Put on some music, the Medicine Hat Tigers are dancing with the Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Tigers beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 Friday night at the Spokane Arena, winning Game 5 of the WHL Championship series to win the series 4-1 and claim the franchise’s sixth championship. With the win, the Tigers tie the Kamloops ... Read More »
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