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Return to Medicine Hat brings special feeling for Mrsic
By JAMES TUBB on January 9th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Back where it all began, Tomas Mrsic looks back fondly on his time in Medicine Hat. The Prince Albert Raiders forward made his return to Co-op Place on Wednesday when the East division squad took on the Tigers, the first time the 18-year-old Mrsic has been back to Medicine Hat since being traded in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers acquire goalie prospect Cruz Chase
By Medicine Hat News on January 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers spun a pre-game deal Wednesday evening. Just before puck drop against the Prince Albert Raiders, the Tigers announced the acquisition of 17-year-old goaltender Cruz Chase from the Regina Pats. Medicine Hat sends a 2028 eighth-round pick the other way in the deal. The 5-foot-11 Chase currently plays for the Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Tigers tasked with bringing playoff experience to Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on January 9th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For a second straight season, Misha Volotovskii and Tanner Molendyk are on a team with championship-or-bust expectations. Instead of Saskatoon, the pair will look to drive the Medicine Hat Tigers to the promised land. The pair suited up in their first games as Tigers on Wednesday since being acquired from the Blades in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets’ star Andrew Cristall traded to Spokane ahead of deadline
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The top WHL forward on the trade market found a new home Wednesday afternoon. The Kelowna Rockets sent 19-year-old star forward Andrew Cristall to the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for 17-year-old forward Hayden Paupanekis and a five-pack of draft picks. Kelowna acquires first-round picks in 2025 and 2027, a second-round pick in 2026, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New-look Tigers beat Prince Albert 7-4 Wednesday
By James Tubb on January 8th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Tigers flexed some new muscles Wednesday night. With a new-look lineup after a Monday blockbuster trade, the Tigers beat the visiting Prince Albert Raiders 7-4 at Co-op Place. Wednesday night marked the first game for the Tigers since acquiring Nashville Predators defence prospect Tanner Molendyk and forward Misha Volotovskii from the Saskatoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Tigers set to make debut; Mrsic, Raiders visit Co-op Place
By James Tubb on January 8th, 2025
It’s a night of returns and new faces at Co-op Place tonight between the Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince Albert Raiders. Tigers fans get a first-look at newly acquired defenceman Tanner Molendyk and forward Misha Volotovskii, their first game in the orange and black since being traded to Medicine Hat from Saskatoon on Monday. Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL trade market continues to heat up ahead of Thursday’s deadline
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews WHL teams were firing on all cylinders two days ahead of the trade deadline. A total of 10 trades were completed in the Western Hockey League by press time Tuesday, with a total of 17 players on the move. The day started with a goalie swap between the Moose Jaw Warriors and Vancouver Giants. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks announce first returning player for 2025 season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks unveiled the first of their returning group for the 2025 WCBL season. The Mavs announced local product Evan Morrison will return to the red and white for a second season, suiting up this summer. The first baseman had 16 hits and six RBIs in 30 games last season for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Basha out long term, updates on other injuries
By JAMES TUBB on January 8th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins provided updates on the WHL’s club’s injury statuses. Desjardins says 19-year-old forward Andrew Basha will be out of the lineup long-term with a lower body injury. The Calgary Flames prospect will have the injury checked out, with more information to come from that. Basha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna excited for Tigers’ playoff push after early exit from World Juniors
By JAMES TUBB on January 8th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna’s first World Junior experience was far shorter than expected or desired. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward returned from Ottawa on Sunday, returning after Canada’s quarter-finals exit at the U20 tournament, a second year in a row the red and white have bowed out of the tournament ahead of the medal round, falling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mrsic makes first return to Hat since August trade to Raiders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A familiar face will be back at Co-op Place on Wednesday. Former Medicine Hat Tigers forward Tomas Mrsic will play his first game at Co-op Place since being traded to the Prince Albert Raiders on Aug. 26, 2024. The Tigers sent the 18-year-old Mrsic to Prince Albert, as well as a 2025 third-round pick ... Read More »
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