MEDICINE HAT, AB – When the Medicine Hat Tigers last took to the ice with two points in the standings on the line, it was 11 days ago. Such is life in the Central Division with five teams playing only on the weekends. And just a couple of days ago, […]
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McCarry happy to “chip” in with the Tigers
When a youngster laces up the blades in the Western Hockey League, it can be easy for those not familiar with the game to assume a future as a professional hockey player is immediately around the corner. The reality is really far from that assumption. Research suggests perhaps four- […]
Ice double up on Tigers in Family Day matinee
(MEDICINE HAT, AB) Veteran forward Isaac Johnson collected a pair of assists then scored into an empty net, pacing the Winnipeg Ice to a hard-fought road victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers, 4-2. While the verdict will not sit well with the local faithful, the game was a thoroughly […]
Tigers dominate final frame, knock off Blades
The Medicine Hat Tigers produced a fast-paced, high-pressure performance that netted the hosts three quick goals in the third period and a 5-3 win over a game Saskatoon Blades team Saturday at Canalta Centre. The fact it took a couple of periods to impose the effort on the visitors was […]
Tigers forecheck too much for Rebels in final home preseason game
All night long, the Medicine Hat Tigers forced the Red Deer Rebels to move the puck in their own zone. It was advantageous as the Tigers scored a 5-3 victory over the Rebels by using their forecheck. “We want to be relentless, four lines wave after wave. We want to […]
Tigers keen on import-ant additions
Every major junior hockey team enters each season hoping to achieve maximum benefit from the two allotted import positions on its roster. The jockeying for players requires some research and preparation, along with a measure of good fortune. The Medicine Hat Tigers have enjoyed some success in recent years, identifying […]
Desjardins keeping busy during off-season
When the Medicine Hat Tigers announced Willie Desjardins would return to the organization as general manager and head coach, there was a definite buzz in the community. Indeed, a popular sporting figure will be back in the Gas City, ready to step behind the bench. Since that press conference at […]