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Cubs looking for consistency ahead of final regular season weekend
By James Tubb on February 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With playoff hockey around the corner, the Medicine Hat Cubs look to find their stride in the final weekend. The Cubs head into their final two games of the regular season off an 8-6 loss Wednesday at the Kinplex to the High River Flyers, who they face again Friday. Head coach Randy Wong says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Wrestling Club looking to grow sport, develop athletes in city
By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dallin Kay’s true sports love is wrestling and the local coach is enjoying his opportunity to share that. Kay is the head coach of the Medicine Hat Wrestling Club, formed in November 2023 and a little over three months into its inaugural year. He previously coached at Medicine Hat High School before making the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Checking in with Tigers prospects in February: Steen’s game growing at U18 level
By JAMES TUBB on February 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Riley Steen continues to work on his stride to get to the next step in the WHL. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ defence prospect was with the club for a week in January, taking part in practices and in the stands to observe the next level. He’s spent all season with the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks Sr boys capture RIT championship over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior boys basketball team continued their winnings ways over the weekend. In league play, they entered a hostile environment against the No. 2 team in the province, facing the Raymond Comets on Nov. 6. The Hawks jumped out early defensively and Hat High, ranked fourth in the province, controlled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flip Gymnastics win in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s Twist and Flip Gymnastics club took care of business over the weekend. The local gymnastics club sent nine athletes to the Ed Vincent Invitational in Calgary hosted by Altadore Gymnastics Club this weekend, returning with a total of 14 Medals and 33 Ribbons. Ian Mwaura (10) and Isaac Mwaura (8) represented the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SALTA Gymnastics vies in Lethbridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The SALTA Gymnastics Club participated in its second competition of the season. The local gymnastics club sent 28 athletes to the Battle at the Bridge in Lethbridge on the weekend of Jan. 19-20. The competition was comprised of four exercises – vault, balance beam, uneven bars and floor. SALTA athletes returned with four gold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U16 Mercury pickup silver in weekend ringette tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Mercury ringette team travelled to the Bridge Battle Tournament in Saskatoon this weekend. The Mercury captured their first medal of the season, finishing second with a silver medal. In the first game of the tournament, the Mercury skated to a 7-4 win over the Regina Cyclones. Ryleigh Jackiw scored four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna propels Tigers over Pats with 4-point night
By James Tubb on February 13th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers’ youngest player led the way Tuesday night. Gavin McKenna tallied two goals and two assists to lead the Tigers over the Regina Pats 5-4. It marked their first win at the Brandt Centre this season. McKenna’s four-point night puts him atop the WHL’s rookie scoring lead with 76 points, topping 17-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor Hockey Roundup: U17AAA SEAC Tigers pick up two wins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U17AAA SEAC Tigers won both of their contests over the weekend. The South East Athletic Club Tigers opened the weekend with a 4-1 win Friday over the St. Albert Raiders Flyers. Colby Gulliver scored twice with an assist and both Karter Kurpjuweit and Randen Collier added a goal and an assist. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers bolster division lead with split weekend
By JAMES TUBB on February 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were 20 minutes away from a second straight point-less weekend before completing a comeback few other teams could. A 6-2 loss Friday on the road to the Calgary Hitmen and a 4-1 deficit after 40 minutes Saturday to the Red Deer Rebels had things looking bleak for the Tigers. Their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs holding on to second in South
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs came out of the weekend unscathed. After a 2-1 loss Friday to the Okotoks Bisons at home, the Cubs bounced back with a 5-1 win Sunday on the road over the Cochrane Generals to maintain their hold of second place in the South division. The Cubs remain tied with the ... Read More »
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