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jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are starting their HJHL playoffs with a new-look compared to the last three seasons. The Cubs, who earned a first-round bye for the fourth year in a row, will start their push for the 14th title in franchise history, not at the friendly confines of the Kinplex, but instead on [...] Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are a lot of challenges for first-year players in the WHL, from bigger and stronger opponents, three-in-threes or the balance of school and hockey. For Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Riley Steen, the biggest challenge has been the lack of humidity. The 16-year-old product of Victoria, B.C. had to make some changes in his [...] Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in Edmonton last weekend. The local boxing club sent three fighters to a two-day bout. Jacob Walne defeated Jacob Neuzig from Spruce Grove in the 60 Kg Open Jr.C. On the second day, he lost to Jacey Kasakam from Saskatoon. Nate Vossler boxed against a fighter head coach [...] Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Jordan Switzer sure didn’t look like a rookie over the last week for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The net minder was awarded the WHL’s rookie of the week honours after picking up a pair of wins between the pipes for the Tigers. Over the week, the 18-year-old led the WHL with a 2-0 record, [...] Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U16 Mustangs showcased winning skills over the weekend. The Mustangs picked up a pair of wins during a doubleheader in Calgary, taking down two opponents for the Ws. In the first matchup, the Mustangs battled CNV-U16B-1 in a high-intensity game, coming out on top 8-6. The team’s offence was led by [...] Read More »

Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -168, Canucks +141; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks will attempt to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. [...] Read More »

Utah Hockey Club (24-23-9, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (29-17-7, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -174, Utah Hockey Club +146; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Utah Hockey Club after the Utah Hockey Club beat the Washington Capitals [...] Read More »

Washington Capitals (36-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -157, Penguins +132; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Tom Wilson scored two goals in the Capitals’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Utah Hockey [...] Read More »

Dallas Stars (35-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (31-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -112, Devils -107; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the New Jersey Devils after Matt Duchene scored two goals in the Stars’ 8-3 win over [...] Read More »

Minnesota Wild (33-19-4, in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (28-22-5, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wings -115, Wild -105; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Detroit Red Wings after Matthew Boldy scored two goals in the Wild’s 6-3 win over the [...] Read More »