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Spilka enjoys return to Tigers lineup, gets unique first WHL goal
By JAMES TUBB on December 8th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Like most athletes, Vasyl Spilka isn’t a fan of watching games from the press box. The Czechia forward made his way back into the Medicine Hat Tigers’ lineup last Friday after missing six games with a lower body injury. The start of his WHL debut season was delayed due to an off-season shoulder injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers make annual teddy bear deliveries
By JAMES TUBB on December 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Five Medicine Hat Tigers were able to experience an annual, memorable tradition. The Tigers’ leadership group of captain Tyler MacKenzie, assistants Rhett Parsons, Dru Krebs and Oasiz Wiesblatt, as well as forward Cayden Lindstrom, handed out teddy bears from Saturday’s Teddy Bear Toss game to newborns, children and seniors at the Medicine Hat Hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs sweep weekend, return home for two-game stretch
By JAMES TUBB on December 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs picked up a lesson and some much needed points over the weekend. The Cubs won both of their road games, winning 6-4 Friday at High River against the Flyers and topping the Rocky Rams 8-3 on Sunday. Head coach and general manager Randy Wong says they were lucky to hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks Sr. boys open b-ball season with tourney win
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawk’s senior boys basketball team kicked off the season in a big way. The Hawks took first place in their locally held tournament over the weekend. In the opening round, Hat High outplayed Archbishop Macdonald in a decisive 117-49 win. Trey Watson led the charge with 16 points and nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins: We have lots of work ahead of us
By JAMES TUBB on December 6th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two weeks away from their Holiday break and the halfway point of the season, the Medicine Hat Tigers sit in first place of the Central division – a position that surprised head coach Willie Desjardins. Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders gives the Tigers a record of 17-8-2, good for 36 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six Hat ringette players to represent Alberta at Winter Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Ringette Association will be represented at the upcoming Alberta Winter Games. Six members of the association were named to represent the city at the 2024 Alberta Winter Games held in Grande Prairie. Medicine Hat’s invited talent includes five players from the U16 Mercury – Ryleigh Jackiw, Margot Kerr, Ella Seale, Erika Want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Boxing Club fights at Taber over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in the ring this weekend on the road. The local boxing club fought at a boxing show in Taber on Saturday night hosted by the Bam Bam Boxing Club, winning all three bouts against Taber fighters by unanimous decision. Medicine Hat’s Tavin Booker defeated Riley Kane of Taber ... Read More »
1 responseMinor Hockey Roundup: U13AA Hounds win lone contest of weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Hounds U13AA took care of business over the weekend, winning their only game. The Hounds beat the Foothills Bisons 3-2 on Saturday. Diesel Bishop, Lincoln Steinkey and Kovann Chisholm each scored, and Hudson Gilchrist registered two assists. Hunter Munro made 26 saves in the win. The U13AA Hounds (12-6-1) hit the ... Read More »
1 responseTigers bounce back with Teddy Bear Toss win
By JAMES TUBB on December 5th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Winning cures everything, and seeing thousands of teddy bears fly makes it all a little sweeter. The Medicine Hat Tigers bumped a two-game losing streak Saturday with a 6-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders during the Medicine Hat News Teddy Bear toss night. Cayden Lindstrom scored 1:14 into the contest to send the ... Read More »
1 responseMayhem, Live Wire capture Ed Horvath gold
By JAMES TUBB on December 5th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat ringette teams defended home ice this weekend at the Ed Horvath tournament. The U14 Mayhem and U19 Live Wire kept the gold at home, winning their championship games Sunday at the Moose Rec Centre. The Mayhem beat South Calgary 6-3 and the Live Wire topped the Bowview Bobcats 8-6. Mayhem head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers hockey drops final contest before Holidays
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattler women’s hockey team heads into their winter break on a sour note. The Rattlers lost 4-0 Saturday on the road against the Olds College Broncos. Hayley Whelen made 33 saves for MHC. The Rattlers (0-14) are off for their Holiday break. They’ll return to action on Jan. 19 for ... Read More »
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