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Tigers fall 4-3 in overtime against Hurricanes
By James Tubb on November 3rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers got a point Friday night. The Tigers forced overtime late but couldn’t complete the full comeback as they lost 4-3 in the extra frame at Co-op Place against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Head coach Willie Desjardins says his team didn’t have any quickness from puck drop to the end of the night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna leads Team Red in SO win at U17’s
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 3rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Gavin McKenna stood out in his first appearance in a Hockey Canada jersey. The 15-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers rookie forward scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout in Canada Red’s 3-2 win over Finland on Wednesday to open their U17 Hockey Challenge. McKenna scored the first goal for Canada on a 2-on-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to bounce back over three-game weekend
By JAMES TUBB on November 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A frustrating mid-week loss and a busy weekend ahead gives the Medicine Hat Tigers challenges and opportunities to rebound. The Tigers led through 40 minutes Wednesday night before allowing four un-answered third-period goals to fall 6-3 against the Portland Winterhawks. Head coach Willie Desjardins said Portland’s experience took over and the Tigers have more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL neck guard mandate takes effect
By JAMES TUBB on November 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Western Hockey League fans will notice more equipment on their favourite players. The WHL joins the rest of the Canadian Hockey League today in mandating neck guard protection for all players effective today, or whenever the equipment is available to teams. WHL players are required to wear protective neck guard equipment at all times ... Read More »
1 responseSpilka ready to build off first taste of WHL
By James Tubb on November 2nd, 2023
Vasyl Spilka has gotten his feet wet in the Western Hockey League and is ready to put on a show. The 17-year-old Czechia forward made his WHL and Medicine Hat Tigers debut over the weekend, suiting up in both of the team’s wins. The contests marked his first game action since April in Czechia due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna and Team Canada Red open U17 Hockey Challenge today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The World U17 Hockey Challenge gets underway today for Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna and Team Canada. McKenna and Canada’s Team Red open their tournament against Team Finland with a 4 p.m. MST contest. Canada White takes on Czechia and Sweden is set to face-off agianst Team U.S.A. Canada Red will face Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Jr. high volleyball playoffs held Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Jr. High Athletic Association held its girls and boys A volleyball playoffs this week. On the girls’ side, St. Mary’s School was the host of the girls A playoffs and earned the right to host after going 23-5 in the regular season, finishing first in the standings. However it was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Good luck Stamps: This weekend is B.C.’s to lose
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For the second straight season, the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders will meet in the Western semi-final in Vancouver. Last year, both teams entered the playoffs with 12-6 records. Led by their sensational young Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke, the Lions chased the visitors back across the Rockies, winning 30-16. Once again the Leos carry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers get doubled up Wednesday night by Winterhawks
By James Tubb on November 1st, 2023
Despite leading by one goal after 40 minutes, the Medicine Hat Tigers suffered a frustrating loss Wednesday night. The Tigers allowed four third period goals to fall 6-3 against the Portland Winterhawks at Co-op Place. Medicine Hat came into the contest off two straight wins last weekend, with Wednesday’s game kicking off a stretch of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior Hawks, Colts advance to football provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat high school senior football teams’ seasons continue past the local level. The Medicine Hat High Hawks will host Catholic Central High School on Friday to battle for the South Zone championship. That game gets underway at 7 p.m. The Hawks earned their way into that game after capturing the Rangeland Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers to face one of CHL’s best in Portland
By JAMES TUBB on November 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers will dance with one of the best teams in the country tonight. The Tigers get set to host the Portland Winterhawks tonight at Co-op Place, the third game of their five-game home stand and the first of their four games in five nights. The last time Portland was in Medicine ... Read More »
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