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Cubs to face North-winning Wranglers
By JAMES TUBB on March 2nd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ finals aspirations will have to run through the North division. The Cubs’ third-round opponent in the Heritage Junior Hockey League playoffs was finalized Thursday – the North division-winning Sylvan lake Wranglers. Game 1 of the best-of-five series is set for Sunday at Sylvan Lake, with Game 2 on Wednesday, also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score six unanswered goals to overcome three-goal deficit Friday
By James Tubb on March 1st, 2024
For the second time this season the Medicine Hat Tigers pulled off a dramatic comeback at Co-op Place over the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Tigers scored six unanswered goals in 40 minutes for a 7-4 win Friday night. They scored seven unanswered goals against the Oil Kings in a 7-4 win on Oct. 27. Assistant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs move on with second round sweep
By JAMES TUBB on March 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs were focused on taking their second-round series one game at a time. That approach had to only last three games as they’re moving on to the third round. The Cubs swept the Coaldale Copperheads in their best-of-five second-round series with a 5-2 Game 3 win Wednesday night at the Kinplex. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jr High basketball teams win local championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Four Medicine Hat junior high school basketball teams earned championship banners this week. The St. Mary’s Girls A Basketball team won their first city championship in more than 20 years Wednesday night. They head to zones in Raymond this weekend. All three Notre Dame Academy boys basketball teams won their leagues, capturing championship banners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High Wrestling team holds its own at rurals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks wrestling team stood their ground at the ASAA rural provincials last weekend. The local wrestling club had seven athletes compete at the ASAA’s rural competitions held in Stirling last weekend. In the 50 kg class, Bahati Butoyis placed third. Janvier Bukurus won gold in the 53 kg class. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers kick off six game, nine day stretch tonight
By JAMES TUBB on March 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Scoring goals and catching Z’s is the focus for the Medicine Hat Tigers heading into their busiest stretch of the season. The Tigers enter a stretch of six games in nine days that starts tonight when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings. After a rare Saturday off day, the Calgary Hitmen will be at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter named Kodiak athlete of the week in final ACAC game
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s Shane Fowlie finished her ACAC career on a high note. The local volleyball player was named a Lethbridge College Kodiak player of the week for her role on their women’s volleyball team. The third-year athlete had seven kills, two blocks and was named player of the game in a Kodiak loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High turns purple for annual ALS fundraiser
By JAMES TUBB on February 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks basketball teams change from green to purple this weekend in the fight against ALS. The Hawks are holding their sixth annual Purple Shirt Night in support of ALS research on Saturday when they host the Raymond Comets. The purple shirt night features all four Hat High basketball teams and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Boxing fights in B.C. over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club crossed into British Columbia last weekend. The local club had three boxers square off at a show in Chilliwack. MHBC’s Jacob Walne defeated Tony Constanza by a second-round stoppage in the 54kg open division. Local boxer Tavin Booker defeated Jacob Sankara by unanimous decision in the 60 kg novice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mrsic making things click in second half
By JAMES TUBB on February 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb As games get tighter and intensity ramps up with playoffs near, Tomas Mrsic’s game continues to find a new level. The 18-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward has been a state of consistency since the calendar flipped to 2024. He missed time immediately after Christmas due to illness but has remained a different kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs win Game 3, sweep second round
By James Tubb on February 29th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Cubs took care of business Wednesday night. The Cubs beat the Coaldale Copperheads 5-2 to sweep their second best, best-of-5 series 3-0. Coaldale opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period, with Koden Lazar capitalizing on a power play 8:35 into the frame. Medicine Hat answered back with a ... Read More »
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