The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat & District are teaming up with the Medicine Hat Tigers to raise proceeds for the local non-profit group by offering you a chance to skate with the Tigers (and Rroary, the mascot) as well as a chance to win other prizes.

When: Sunday, Novemeber 14 from 3:30PM-4:30PM
Where: The Arena
What: All are Welcome!

$2 gets you on the ice, skating with The Tigers and Rroary plus a chance to win some awesome door prizes!
$5 gets you on the ice, skating with The Tigers and Rroary plus a chance to participate in a shoot-out to win a team signed hockey stick!

Sponsored by: The Medicine Hat Tigers, Cenovus, and Sports Connection!
All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat & District
www.bbbsmedhat.ca

Alderman and candidate for re-election Jeremy Thompson will be hosting a free family skate event on Saturday.

In order to encourage Hatters to get out and take an active part in this year’s election, Thompson rented the Encana Arena at the Family Leisure Centre and is hosting a meet and greet on the ice surface from 2:15-3:15 PM on October 2.

“I hope to see citizens from all walks of life at our family skate event,” Thompson said. “My hope is that not only will my current supporters come out, but also people whom I have not yet had a chance to meet or discuss my campaign with.”

Thompson played for the Medicine Hat Tigers before beginning his professional hockey career and also spent time on the ice coaching and directing hockey schools.

“This was a natural fit for a campaign event,” Thompson said. “Not only are we promoting physical activity, but we are encouraging and being involved in our community.”

The skate event immediately follows free family skate time. Patrons are invited to stay after the 1:00 – 2:00 PM public session ends to attend the skate session and meet and greet with Thompson and his family.

For more information, view Thompson’s website at www.thompson4mh.com.

As an addendum to the Midnight Madness Downtown 2009 article recently posted, the Esplanade has a great line-up scheduled for Thursday:

Medicine Hat Tigers Add to the Madness at the Esplanade

The Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre celebrates Midnight Madness on Thursday, Nov. 26 with a free craft workshop for kids, free admission to the galleries, guided tours, free hot chocolate and popcorn, and an Xbox™ tournament against a Medicine Hat Tiger hockey player. Midnight Madness activities are free and open to the public.

“The Art Gallery and Museum are currently showcasing Hockey Culture at the Esplanade with three exhibitions related to hockey, so it was natural to invite the Medicine Hat Tigers downtown for Midnight Madness to continue the whole hockey theme,” says Joanne Marion, Curator of Art at the Esplanade. THE JUMP – Read the rest of this entry »

I’m sure you’ve all heard about it but in case you haven’t (and in case you have) here’s all the details:

The Medicine Hat Tigers, along with a variety of sponsors, are hosting a Reach for a Cure fundraiser to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society. The money raised from this event helps fund leading-edge cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives; provide reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offer vital community-based support services for people living with cancer and their families; and advocate for healthy public policies.

Click the Support button at the website below to donate! Cash and cheque donations are accepted at the Canadian Cancer Society, Kal Tire, Source For Sports, and Rock 105.3. Each $5.00 donation is another entry into the draw for a variety of prizes including a Tigers Jersey signed by a great mustachioed player — Lanny McDonald.

Every pledge takes everyone one step further in the fight against cancer.If you want to read more about how your donation helps, check out the “Where your money goes” link in the left menu of the “Dusters for Dollars” website.

Visit the website to see who’s participating. They include Tigers players: Bretton Cameron, Dylan Bredo, Dylan Busenius, Thomas Carr, Jace Coyle, Deven Dubyk, Emerson Etem, Joey Frazer, Taylor Gal, Wacey Hamilton, Mark Isherwood, Kale Kessy, Tristan King, Matthew Konan, Tomas Kundratek, Matt MacKay, Scott McKay, Zdenek Okal, Tanner Sohn and Linden Vey. Assistant coach Shaun Clouston, as well as office staff Dave Andjelic and Mike Bortolussi. And many more people!

Please visit the Dusters for Dollars webpage to find out more and to donate!

Sports Connection Club - Tigers Contest

Sports Connection Source for Sports is offering a brand new contest. If you join their newly unveiled Sports Connection Club you will be entered into a draw happening monthly for 2 free Medicine Hat Tigers tickets. That’s pretty incredible, just for becoming a member!

Sports Connection Club is the official mailing list of Sports Connection Source for Sports. It’s your monthly gateway for exclusive access to new arrivals, specials and deals at the Kingsway Avenue sports superstore. Not only do you have the opportunity to get free Tigers tickets but insider deals, what could be better?

Enter on their website http://sportsconnection2.ca/sports-connection-club/

Sports Connection Source for Sports is located at: 833 Kingsway Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Telephone: 403-529-6130