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Tigers come back to beat Hitmen 4-3 in the shootout Wednesday
By James Tubb on October 30th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers picked up a win in comeback fashion Wednesday. The Tigers overcame a 2-1 deficit to win 4-3 in a shootout at Calgary over the Hitmen. They came into the contest off a 5-1 win Oct. 26 at Co-op Place over the Regina Pats. Wednesday’s game marked the first of a four-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers roundup: Rattler runner wins bronze at ACAC cross country finals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers cross-country team was represented on the ACAC podium Saturday. Rattlers runner Madison Scrimger finished third at the ACAC championships in Calgary, clocking a time of 24:58 on the 6 km course at the St. Mary’s University campus. Scrimger was making her third appearance at the ACAC finals, finishing sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA U18 men win pair of games in road swing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Alberta Hockey Academy U18 men’s team won two of three games over the weekend. SAHA beat the Indigenous Sports Academy 8-1 on Friday. Ty Hynes had two goals with two assists and Ty Wasyluk had a pair of goals with an assist. Cole Fisher had a goal with two assists, Josiah Jackson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sticking with Meneghin, Switzer in net
By JAMES TUBB on October 30th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Willie Desjardins has found his goaltending duo for the season. The Medicine Hat Tigers started the season with a goaltending trio of 19-year-old Zach Zahara, 18-year-old Ethan McCallum and 17-year-old Jordan Switzer. After the third contest of a four-game losing streak, Desjardins swung a deal on Oct. 5 for 20-year-old Harrison Meneghin from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringette roundup: U19 Mustangs sweep weekend slate with shorthanded lineup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U19 Mustangs found success on the road with a short bench. The Mustangs won both contests against Calgary North West on Sunday, winning 6-2 and 10-1. Hannah Thompson had a hat trick in the first win. Mackenzie Tindall tallied a pair of goals and Kasey Martin had a single marker. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs snap mini-skid with win Sunday
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs ended the weekend with a much needed win. The Cubs lost 4-2 Saturday at Strathmore against the Wheatland Kings, a second-straight loss, bouncing back to beat the Red Deer Vipers 7-4 Sunday at the Kinplex. “We needed this win,” head coach Randy Wong said. “I don’t feel like we played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Split weekend keeps Tigers above.500
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers made use of their last home game for a week. The Tigers salvaged a split weekend with a 5-1 win Saturday at Co-op Place over the Regina Pats, a bounce-back following a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels. “It was a real good effort,” head coach Willie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks to face Chinook HS for South Zone football title
By JAMES TUBB on October 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior football team will play for the 4A South Zone championship this weekend. The Hawks beat the Catholic Central Cougars 36-0 on Oct. 25, punching their ticket to the South Zone finals against the Cougars who beat the Monsignor McCoy Colts 17-15 the game prior. The Hawks led 8-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey roundup: U13AA Hounds score 22 goals in weekend sweep
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds filled the net in a pair of wins this weekend. The Hounds beat the Central Alberta Selects 9-4 on Saturday and topped the Okotoks Oilers 13-8 on Sunday. Beckham Sprunger had four goals and an assist for a five-point effort. Weston Haslbeck collected four assists. Diesel Bishop scored twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers beat Pats 5-1 at home Saturday
By James Tubb on October 26th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers defended Co-op Place Saturday night. The Tigers beat the Regina Pats 5-1, a bounce back effort from a 4-2 loss Friday at Red Deer to the Rebels. Forward Mat Ward tallied a pair of goals on the night. The 20-year-old liked what he saw from the entire lineup in the win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Martin signs entry-level contract with Panthers
By JAMES TUBB on October 26th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb While the ink is fully dry by now, Hunter St. Martin is still trying to grasp the idea he’s signed a pro contract. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward put pen to paper with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, signing a threeyear entry-level contract with the defending Stanley Cup champions. The signing comes after the ... Read More »
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