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Mavs announce coaching staff for 2025 summer
By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their coaches for next summer’s WCBL season. On social media Monday, the Mavs’ announced the hiring of a head coach and two assistant coaches for the 2025 season. The Mavs have hired Jonathan Thornhill of Valley City State University to fill the head coach position. They’ve signed Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Rattlers women’s hockey splits opening weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s hockey team registered their first win of the season a whole lot earlier than they did in last year’s inaugural campaign. The Rattlers split the opening weekend of their second full ACAC season, winning one of two games against the SAIT Trojans. The first win for last year’s ... Read More »
1 responseTigers make changes amidst four-game losing streak
By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With the implementation of cellphone alarms, fewer front desk staff are dialling hotel rooms for guests requiring an early-morning nudge. While the unrelenting buzz of a cellphone won’t help the Medicine Hat Tigers right now, Willie Desjardins hopes last weekend’s losses serve as a much needed wakeup call. The Tigers’ head coach was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers drop fourth straight with 6-3 loss Saturday to Moose Jaw
By James Tubb on October 5th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers fell short Saturday night at Co-op Place. The Tigers pushed in the third period, trailing Moose Jaw 4-3, but couldn’t claw back to ultimately fall 6-3. The loss marks the fourth in a row for the Tigers, following three-straight to the Red Deer Rebels, the latest a 6-3 loss Friday at ... Read More »
1 responseTigers make pair of moves Saturday
By James Tubb on October 5th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers shook up their lineup ahead of WHL action tonight. Just under seven hours before puck drop at Co-op Place against the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Tigers made a pair of trades. The deals come off the heels of a 6-3 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels, the third-straight loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dru Krebs signs AHL contract with Ontario Reign
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Long-time Medicine Hat Tigers’ defenceman Dru Krebs has signed an AHL deal. The 21-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Ontario Reign, the Los Angeles Kings’ AHL team. Krebs, an Okotoks product, played five years for the Tigers, totalling 21 goals with 113 points in 279 games. He also played in nine playoff games, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Injuries provide opportunities for Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on October 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With almost everyone back from NHL camps, the Medicine Hat Tigers roster is nearing its full point. The reassignment of forward Hunter St. Martin and defenceman Veeti Väisänen leaves just forward Cayden Lindstrom away from the team. He was always expected to be the last to join the team this season and won’t be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Firefit team excels at national championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Firefit team returned from nationals in golden fashion. The local Firefit team competed at the National Firefit championships in Kamloops from Sept. 25-29. Representing Medicine Hat, team members Jason Labash, Michael Arnold, Josh Hauck and Steve Seymour faced off against over 190 competitors from seven countries, showcasing their skills and teamwork ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parsons excited for pro hockey opportunity
By JAMES TUBB on October 5th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Rhett Parsons is far from his home in Cremona, Alta. The long-time Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has signed a two-year, AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies. The 21-year-old says he always had a pro contract as the goal but did not expect it to feel as great as it did after putting pen to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 6-3 Friday, drop third-straight to Red Deer
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers’ early troubles with the Red Deer Rebels continue. The Tigers lost 6-3 Friday night at Red Deer’s Peavy Mart Centrium, a third-straight loss to the Central division rival. Medicine Hat dropped a pair of games to Red Deer last weekend, falling 4-2 on Sept. 20 and 4-3 on Sept. 21. Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhett Parsons signs AHL deal with Toronto Marlies
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers graduate defenceman Rhett Parsons is off to pro hockey. The 21-year-old Cremona, Alta. product has signed a two-year, AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies, the team announced Thursday. Parsons attended the Toronto Maple Leafs development camp over the summer, before receiving an invite to the prospect showcase in the fall. He ... Read More »
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