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Tigers fall 3-1 in Winnipeg Tuesday
By James Tubb on March 7th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers held their own in Winnipeg on Tuesday. The Tigers were within one late before ultimately falling 3-1. The loss comes six days after beating the Ice 6-4 in Medicine Hat. Shane Smith opened the scoring 7:39 into the contest off a scramble besides the Winnipeg net. Tyler MacKenzie picked up a rebound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers win three of four at home before Manitoba trip
By JAMES TUBB on March 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers kept themselves in the playoff hunt as they wrapped up a four-game home stand on Friday. The Tigers beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 to mark a stretch of three wins out of four at Co-op Place before hitting the road to face the Winnipeg Ice tonight and the Brandon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs punch ticket to South finals in big way
By JAMES TUBB on March 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs wrapped up their semifinals series against the Cochrane Generals with a statement. After beating the Generals 6-4 Friday night to take a 3-2 series lead, the Cubs travelled to Cochrane on Saturday and shut them out 9-0 to win the series 4-2. Cooper Hilworth led the way offensively with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs win Game 6 9-0 to take semifinals against Cochrane
By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs scored early and often to win their semifinals series Saturday. The Cubs beat the Cochrane Generals 9-0 on the road to win their series 4-2 and punch their ticket to the South division finals where they’ll face the Okotoks Bisons. Head coach Randy Wong says they didn’t expect the bloated win ... Read More »
1 responseBocharov makes return to Tigers lineup
By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
Pasha Bocharov has been cheering his Medicine Hat Tigers teammates on while working his way back into the lineup. Now the utility man has his chance to be cheered once again. The 19-year-old forward and defenceman was back in the lineup Friday night when the Tigers hosted the Edmonton Oil Kings at Co-op Place, his ... Read More »
1 responseHat High wrestlers bring home medals, banners from provincials
By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
The Medicine Hat High rural wrestling teams added more provincial banners to their trophy case. The Hawks wrestlers competed at the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association championship in Grande Prairie last weekend, winning nine medals and two first-place team banners. Despite two wrestlers not making weight and having to pay a fine and moving up weight ... Read More »
1 responsePair of Hatters commit to playing softball at U.S. schools
By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
Ryan Sweet and Kassidy Hart are looking forward to their new softball teams south of the border this fall. The two Hatters and products of Medicine Hat Minor Softball have committed to play softball at schools in the U.S. in the upcoming school year, with Sweet committing to Cerro Coso community college in California and ... Read More »
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By James Tubb on March 4th, 2023
Hatters came away from the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games last weekend with heavier necks. All 11 local athletes returned from the games in Strathcona County with at least one medal each, with six competing in 5-pin bowling and five showcasing their skills in floor hockey. Trent Green, Chuck McDonald, Elaine McDonald and Linda McDonald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs win Game 5 Friday against Cochrane
By James Tubb on March 3rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Cubs are one win away from the HJHL’s quarter-finals after their victory Friday. The Cubs held on to beat the Cochrane Generals 6-5 at the Kinplex to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is set for Saturday at 7:30 in Cochrane. Cubs head coach Randy Wong says it wasn’t their prettiest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers score five unanswered goals to beat Edmonton Friday
By James Tubb on March 3rd, 2023
A four goal first period propelled the Medicine Hat Tigers over the Edmonton Oil Kings Friday night. The Tigers early offence put them ahead early as they came away with the 5-2 win at Co-op Place, their third victory out of their last four games. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a 6-4 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs look to bounce back from Game 4 loss
By JAMES TUBB on March 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ best-of-seven semifinals series against the Cochrane Generals has become a best of three. With a 6-4 loss at Cochrane on Wednesday, the series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 back in Medicine Hat at the Kinplex tonight. Head coach Randy Wong says the Cubs allowed Cochrane too many quality chances. ... Read More »
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