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Cubs fall 6-3 in South finals Game 2
By James Tubb on March 10th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs will turn to home ice to get their first win in the South finals. The Cubs dropped Game 2 of the best-of-seven series 6-3 in Okotoks on Friday, falling behind 2-0 against the HJHL’s top team. Medicine Hat lost Game 1 on Wednesday 4-0. Medicine Hat opened the scoring with 11:33 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U16AA Hounds open playoffs with a draw
By JAMES TUBB on March 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U16AA Hounds put on a show Thursday afternoon to start their playoff tournament. After falling behind the Okotoks Oilers 3-0 in the first period, the Hounds scored three times in the second to tie the game up at 3-3 before taking a 4-3 lead early in the third. The Oilers did ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA women’s team ready for playoff action
By JAMES TUBB on March 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s hockey team is gearing up for the CSSHL playoff sprint. SAHA opens their playoff tournament at Penticton on Sunday with a contest against RHA Winnipeg. They face Okanagan Hockey Academy on Monday before facing Edge School on Tuesday. That Edge matchup is a rematch for SAHA, who beat ... Read More »
1 responseMcKenna honoured to represent Yukon
By JAMES TUBB on March 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For the first and likely not the last time in his career, Gavin McKenna was the talk of hockey in Canada. The 15-year-old was the star of the men’s U16 hockey at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I, leading Team Yukon into the qualifying round in record-breaking fashion. McKenna’s six-game scoring total of 14 ... Read More »
1 responseSAHA players reflect on Canada Winter Games experience
By JAMES TUBB on March 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Team Alberta’s men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Canada Winter Games featured six athletes from the South Alberta Hockey Academy. Forward Téa Pearce and defender Kendal Davidson were part of Alberta’s women’s roster alongside their head coach Evan Vossen who served on the province’s coaching staff. SAHA forwards Kadon McCann, Ryan Miller and ... Read More »
1 responseCubs drop Game 1 of South finals Wednesday
By James Tubb on March 8th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs find themselves behind 1-0 for the second straight series. The Cubs were shut out 4-0 Wednesday night in Okotoks during Game 1 of their South finals series against the Bisons. Medicine Hat lost Game 1 of their semifinals series against the Cochrane Generals before winning the series in six games. Neither ... Read More »
1 responseTigers shut out 2-0 in Brandon on Wednesday
By James Tubb on March 8th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers were held off the scoresheet Wednesday night for the second time this season. The Tigers were shut out 2-0 in Brandon against the Wheat Kings for their second loss in a row. Medicine Hat lost 3-1 in Winnipeg against the Ice on Tuesday as they wrap up the season slate against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs set for playoff rematch with Okotoks
By James Tubb on March 8th, 2023
For the second year in a row the Medicine Hat Cubs will dance with the Okotoks Bisons for a spot in the HJHL finals. After beating the Cochrane Generals 9-0 on Saturday to take their semifinal series 4-2, the Cubs will face the Bisons in Game 1 of the South division finals tonight in Okotoks. ... Read More »
1 responseRingette roundup: U16 Matrix wrap up play downs in winning fashion
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 8th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix finished their ringette play-downs this weekend in a big way. They hosted two games this weekend, going undefeated. In their first match, the Matrix came back from a two-goal deficit to tie the North West Calgary Exile 5-5. Savannah Savoy scored her first goal of the season with the ... Read More »
1 responseWaves, AMAC swim clubs compete at provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 8th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Waves and Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swimmers competed at the provincial championships this past weekend. Four Waves and five AMAC swimmers showcased their best at the provincial event hosted by Swim Alberta at the Kinsmen Sports Centre in Edmonton. Here are the results from the local swimmers: Waves Girls 13-14 Rowynn Biffart ... Read More »
1 responseChecking in with Tigers prospects in February: Canada Winter Games showcase Tigers future talent
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 8th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers were well represented at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. Five Tigers prospects suited up in the U16 tournament, with Gavin McKenna representing Team Yukon and forwards Kadon McCann and Hayden Harsanyi, defenceman Matthew Paranych and goaltender Jordan Switzer donned the Team Alberta blue. Neither team was able to come ... Read More »
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