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Tigers with bounce back win Sunday over Brandon
By James Tubb on January 21st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers ended a busy weekend on a high note. The Tigers wrapped up a three-game weekend in winning fashion, beating the Brandon Wheat Kings 7-3 on the road Sunday. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 5-4 overtime loss Sunday to the Regina Pats. They also fell 3-1 Friday to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 5-4 to Regina in OT Saturday
By James Tubb on January 20th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers experienced Regina with an overtime loss Saturday. The Tigers led early but could not hold on as they dropped a back and forth affair, falling 5-4 in overtime to the Pats. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 3-1 loss Friday at Co-op Place to the Red Deer Rebels. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AJHL scrambling after defection of 5 teams to BCHL
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
The Alberta Junior Hockey League, apparently caught off guard by the defection of five teams, has scratched four games from its schedule while it evaluates further implications. The Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders and Spruce Grove Saints have joined the neighbouring B.C. Hockey League. The AJHL, which said Saturday it had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frazer reaches 900 games coached with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on January 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Joe Frazer arrived in Medicine Hat in 2008 as an 18-year-old, he thought he’d remain for three seasons before moving on. After 900 games and 16 years under his belt, he’s still grateful for his opportunity. The Medicine Hat Tigers associate coach celebrated his 900th game coached in the Western Hockey League on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall 3-1 Friday to Red Deer
By James Tubb on January 19th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers open a busy weekend on a flat note. The Tigers narrowly avoided being shutout for the first time this season, with a 3-1 loss Friday to the Red Deer Rebels at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 5-2 win Tuesday over the Swift Current Broncos, scoring five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MedHat adaptive sport hosting sledge hockey classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Sledge hockey will be on full display this weekend at the Big Marble Go Centre. Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation is hosting its annual Larry Godin Sledge Hockey Classic. The three-day tournament gets underway tonight and runs through Sunday, featuring sledge hockey teams from Medicine Hat and Calgary. Medicine Hat has two junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Basha back in Tigers lineup ahead of 3-game weekend, CHL/NHL top prospects game
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Andrew Basha is looking forward to showcasing his abilities against some of the top NHL draft prospects in a week, but before then, he’s just happy to be back on the ice. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward took part in a full practice Thursday afternoon after missing three games due to a cut on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geekie looking to be part of team effort with Broncos
By JAMES TUBB on January 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Conor Geekie has seen what winning teams do to find the ultimate success. Now, he’s looking to be part of a winning team. The 19-year-old Arizona Coyotes prospect is chasing that elusive Western Hockey League championship in new colours, donning the Swift Current Bronco blue and green after playing three seasons for the Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers showcase more resiliency with shorthanded win
By JAMES TUBB on January 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were on the penalty kill from puck drop to the final buzzer Tuesday night. A long-term injury to Cayden Lindstrom, Andrew Basha scratched day-to-day and a late scratch to Tomas Mrsic due to food poisoning left the Tigers with 17 skaters, only nine natural forwards, ahead of their contest against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Rattler women’s basketball records first wins of season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattler women’s basketball team picked up their first wins of the season. The Rattlers swept their weekend against the Olds College Broncos to put two tallies in the win column, with a 82-61 victory Friday and a 75-42 win on Saturday. Breanna O’Connor had 26 points, seven assists and six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: Open ringette team wins gold over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the Open Medicine Hat ringette teams won gold over the weekend at the Leduc Wild Thing tournament. The Open B Smash took care of business and won gold at the weekend tournament. The Smash went undefeated in their round-robin play, outscoring their opponents 25-6. They won their first game 9-5 over the ... Read More »
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