Cubs to Raise First HJHL Championship Banner Before Friday Opener

Source: Medicine Hat News, by James Tubb — September 24, 2026 The Medicine Hat Cubs will raise two banners at the Kinplex on Friday to mark their 2025-26 season, when they won the franchise’s first HJHL title with a 3-0 final sweep of the Red Deer Vipers and reached the Alberta Junior B provincial final. The ceremony comes before the 7:30 p.m. home opener against the High River Flyers, with a tailgate party starting at 6 p.m. Head coach Trent Derzaph expects the banner to give the team a lift, though he knows the defending champs will face every opponent’s best effort. Read the full original article: https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/local-sports/2026/09/24/cubs-to-raise-first-hjhl-title-banner-friday-ahead-of-season-opener/