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Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Prince Albert Raiders: Game 3 - FINAL
The Medicine Hat Tigers are taking on the Prince Albert Raiders inside the Art Hauser Center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.The Tigers lead the series 2-0 and are aiming to go up three games to none for the first time since 2017.Through one period of play in Game 3 the Medicine Hat Tigers lead 1-0.Hun...
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Four Medicine Hat Tigers named to NHL Central Scouting's final rankings
NHL Central Scouting has released their year-end rankings, and four Medicine Hat Tigers cracked the list.Bryce Pickford was the highest-ranked Tiger, listed as the 100th-ranked North American skater."Yeah, it's nice to see, but I'm trying not to look too far ahead here," Pickford said.Kadon McCann (116) and J...
Apr 15, 2025
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Medicine Hat's Miller on NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings
The NHL Central Scouting Bureau released its final rankings on Tuesday with a Medicine Hat player on the list.Ryan Miller of Medicine Hat was ranked 60 for North American Skaters. The 2007-born forward of the Western Hockey League's Portland Winterhawks played the majority of his minor hockey in Medicine Hat, with the ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Brooks Bandits player Bibby commits to play NCAA
The Brooks Bandits continue to be a powerhouse in getting players recruited at the NCAA Division I level.The Bandits announced Tuesday that forward Luke Bibby has committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for the 2025-26 season.The 2004-born forward from Brantford, Ont. has played two seasons in the Brit...
Apr 15, 2025
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SEAVC Rattlers teams bring home provincial medals
The South East Alberta Volleyball Club had a number of teams successful at their divisional provincials over the weekend.SEAVC Rattlers Gold Girls team won gold in the 18U division three category.SEAVC Rattlers White Girls team won gold in the 15U division four category.The SEAVC Grey girls team took home silver in the...
Apr 14, 2025
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Liam Ruck plays hero, Tigers defeat Raiders 5-4 in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead
Liam Ruck scored his second career playoff goal 8:50 into overtime to lift the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 5-4 overtime victory and 2-0 series lead over the Prince Albert Raiders.Gavin McKenna also had a pair of shorthanded goals, one of which will be on highlight reels for years to come, in the win.Mathew Ward and Oasiz ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Brooks Bandits take on Sherwood Park Crusaders in all Alberta BCHL playoff series
The Brooks Bandits will take on the Sherwood Park Crusaders in an all Alberta second round BCHL playoff contest.An upset by the Coastal Division's sixth seed Cranbrook Bucks 1-0 over the third seed Trail Smoke Eaters on Sunday, set up the second round opponents.The Bucks will face now the first place Penticton Vees in ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Prince Albert Raiders vs. Medicine Hat Tigers - Game 2: 3rd Period Update
The Medicine Hat Tigers scored the lone goal in the first period with it coming on the powerplay.With 3:33 left in the opening frame Oasiz Wiesblatt deflected home a point shot to get the Tigers in front 1-0.Assists on the play went to Bryce Pickford, and Tanner Molendyk.Medicine Hat Special Teams:PP: 1/2PK: 1/1Shots: ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Four-goal second period lifts Tigers over Raiders 6-4 in Game 1
A trio of powerplay goals amidst a four-goal second period helped power the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Six different Tigers found the back of the net, with 15 of the 18 skaters recording at least a point in the game. Oasiz Wiesbla...
Apr 13, 2025
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Brooks Bandits look to close out series with Warriors Friday night
The Brooks Bandits have a chance to close out their first round BCHL playoff series with the West Kelowna Warriors Friday night on home ice.After dropping the first game in the series at home, the Bandits have won three straight.Former Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Zach Zahara has started in net for each game in the s...
Apr 11, 2025
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New disc golf course set to open in Medicine Hat
A brand new disc golf course is opening up in Medicine Hat.It is being installed at with nine holes on the Medicine Hat College campus and nine holes in Kin Coulee Park.---Work will start with construction zones set up first at Kin Coulee on Tuesday, with an expectation of completion there by the end of next week, weat...
Apr 10, 2025
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Tigers' McKenna and Molendyk nominated for WHL Awards
The Western Hockey League announced Gavin McKenna has been named a finalist for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy which is awarded annually to the leagues best player.McKenna, the reigning CHL Rookie of the Year, had a stellar sophomore season leading the Tigers in goals, assists, and points, compiling 41 goals, 88 assi...
Apr 10, 2025
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Bandits squeak out win to push West Kelowna to brink of elimination
The Brooks Bandits are coming home with a stranglehold on their first round BCHL playoff series. A 2-1 win over the West Kelowna Warriors last night gives the Bandits a 3-1 series lead heading back to the Centennial Arena for game 5 tomorrow night. Former Medicine Hat Tiger Zach Zahara made 21 saves in the victory at W...
Apr 10, 2025
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The Medicine Hat Tigers prepare to face the Prince Albert Raiders in the second round of the WHL Playoffs
For the first time since 2017, the Medicine Hat Tigers are off to the second round of the WHL Playoffs, taking on the Prince Albert Raiders. Coming off the heels of a commanding four games to one first round victory over the Swift Current Broncos, the Tigers are looking to build off what they learned in round one.---&q...
Apr 09, 2025
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Bandits regain home ice advantage in first round BCHL series
With former Tiger Zach Zahara in goal, the Brooks Bandits beat the West Kelowna Rockets 5-4 in overtime to take back control of their B-C Junior league first round playoff series.Nick Peluso took a pass from behind the net from Parker Lalonde and buried it into the back of the Kelowna net for the game winner, giving th...
Apr 09, 2025
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Brooks Bandits BCHL playoff series shifts to West Kelowna
The Brooks Bandits will continue their first round BCHL playoff match up with a pair of games against the Warriors in West Kelowna.Splitting the first two game at the Centennial Regional Arena in Brooks this past weekend, the Bandits where upset in game one Friday 4-2, but rebounded with a huge 8-2 win on Saturday in g...
Apr 08, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers second round ticket sales underway
Medicine Hat Tigers season ticket holders are able to start purchasing and picking up second round playoff tickets at the Co-op Place box office as Tuesday.Ticket sales for the general public begin Tuesday at noon for first and second game of the series.Tickets will be available at Tixx.ca and the Esplanade box office ...
Apr 08, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers defeat Swift Current Broncos 3-2, advance to the second round for the first time since 2017
Markus Ruck, Schaeffer Gordon-Carroll, and Ryder Ritchie each found the back of the net Friday night, as the Medicine Hat Tigers secured a 3-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos to advance to the second round of the WHL Playoffs.The scoring began 10:15 into the first when Tigers rookie forward Markus Ruck centered ...
Apr 05, 2025
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Bandits start quest for BCHL championship on Friday
The Brooks Bandits kick off the British Columbia Hockey League playoffs Friday night at home.The first round opponent is the West Kelowna Warriors, a team the Bandits have defeated in three of their four meetings this season.---The Bandits come into the series as the second place team in the Interior Division, the Warr...
Apr 04, 2025
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St. Martin scores in OT to give Medicine Hat Tigers Game 4 win
It's never about how you start, it's about how you finish.That adage proved true for the Medicine Hat Tigers Wednesday night as the team rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to win Game 4 in overtime 5-4.Swift Current came out of the gates flying to being the game, getting a 1-0 lead 1:24 with a Carlin Dezainde wrist-shot...
Apr 03, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers lose Game 3 nail-biter 5-4 to Swift Current
The Medicine Hat Tigers comeback attempt fell short Tuesday night as the Swift Current Broncos escaped with a 5-4 win, recording their first win of the series.The Tigers opened the scoring nine minutes in when Bryce Pickford snapped a shot past the short-side shoulder of Broncos goaltender Reid Dyck to get the Cats ahe...
Apr 02, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers defeat Swift Current Broncos 6-3 to take a 2-0 series lead
Led by a three-goal first period, the Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Swift Current Broncos 6-3 to take a 2-0 series lead.The win is the Tigers' twelfth consecutive, tying their season high.Medicine Hat got the scoring started 46 seconds in when Bryce Pickford whipped a knuckle-puck past Broncos netminder Reid Dyck to...
Mar 30, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers cap off emotional week with 4-0 Game 1 victory over Swift Current
Some moments transcend sport, and Game 1 of the WHL Playoffs had one of those moments. Just five days removed from the sudden and tragic passing of his father, Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin turned aside all 21 shots he faced en route to a 4-0 shutout victory. After an emotional week, the Medicine Hat Tigers were ...
Mar 29, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers' Lindstrom reported to play NCAA next season
U.S. journalist Aaron Portzline is reporting that injured Medicine Hat Tigers forward Cayden Lindstrom is likely to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines starting in the fall.Nothing official, but told #CBJ Cayden Lindstrom, the 4th overall selection last June, is likely headed to @MSU_Hockey to play next fall...
Mar 28, 2025
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Medicine Hat College Rattlers announce new coach for women's hockey team
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women's hockey team has a new head coach. James King, a college alumnus and former minor sports coach, will take the reins of the women's hockey program and continue development of an elite level female hockey program in Medicine Hat.King has coached over two decades within Medicine Ha...
Mar 28, 2025
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South East Athletic Club no longer operating AAA hockey teams
The South East Athletic Club executive team published a letter on Thursday saying they are formally terminating an existing agreement with Medicine Hat Minor Hockey.The agreement had SEAC responsible for the management and operation of the three Tigers AAA hockey teams in the city, with the change effective 60 days fro...
Mar 27, 2025
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Medicine Hat Tigers announce tragic passing of netminder Harrison Meneghin's father
The Medicine Hat Tigers announced the untimely passing of netminder Harrison Meneghin's father, Derek. "The Medicine Hat Tigers are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harrison Meneghin's father, Derek," the Tigers said in a statement Wednesday evening. "We send our thoughts and prayers to Harriso...
Mar 27, 2025
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First spot still possible for Brooks Bandits head into final weekend of regular season
The Brooks Bandits are heading into the final weekend of the British Columbia Hockey League regular season riding a five game winning streak, with the leagues top spot still possible.This is the first full season for the Bandits in the BCHL, after making the move from the Alberta Junior Hockey League midway through las...
Mar 26, 2025
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