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Mick Nieman Memorial Golf Tournament raising money for Alzheimer’s set for this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The third annual Mick Nieman Memorial Golf Tournament is set to tee off Saturday. Sisters Nicole Ambrosi and Wendy Weiss started the tournament in 2020 to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories in memory of their dad, Mick Neiman, who passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2014. The first tournament ... Read More »
1 responseMavs weathered mid-season departures with timely additions
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have handled their share of player departures this season. Seven players from the Mavericks’ opening day roster left the club at various points for different reasons. That is part of the program for a team in the WCBL, according to Mavericks owner/GM Greg Morrison. “It’s part of the challenge as ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 9-5 Tuesday night to Lethbridge
By James Tubb on August 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got beat Tuesday night. The Mavericks were almost doubled up as they fell 9-5 to the Lethbridge Bulls at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat entered the contest on the heels of a 6-2 loss in Swift Current Monday against the 57’s. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said they have to tip their ... Read More »
1 responseMedHat Stampede rides again
By James Tubb on August 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede and Rodeo did not disappoint this weekend as cowboys and cowgirls battled the heat to show off their craft. Two days of rodeo starting Thursday and Friday culminated on championship Saturday as one of the last events of the city’s event of the year. The 2022 Medicine Hat rodeo was ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks coming off back and forth weekend
By JAMES TUBB on August 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have an important week ahead. The Mavericks have four regular season games remaining in their schedule as they make the final push for a spot in the WCBL playoffs. They’re coming off a 1-3 weekend that ended on a high note with a 15-1 win Sunday in Weyburn against the ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall short Monday in Swift Current
By James Tubb on August 1st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks made it interesting late Monday night against the 57’s. Medicine Hat scored two runs in the top of the ninth but could not come all the way back as they fell 6-2 in Swift Current. The Mavericks came into the contest after beating the Weyburn Beavers 15-1 Sunday. Swift Current got ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks win big Sunday in Weyburn
By James Tubb on July 31st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks took their loss on Saturday in Weyburn personally. After losing 12-5 on Saturday to the Beavers, the Mavericks answered back in a big way Sunday, putting up 15 runs to beat Weyburn 15-1. Outfielder David Dell led the way offensively in the win with three hits, three RBIs and two runs ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 12-5 Saturday night
By James Tubb on July 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks were never out of the fight Saturday night in Weyburn. After allowing nine runs in the first inning, the Mavericks worked their way towards a comeback before ultimately falling 12-5 to the Beavers. Medicine Hat entered the contest on the heels of a 10-5 loss in Swift Current Friday night against ... Read More »
1 responseRodeo gets underway Thursday evening with eight events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Stampede Rodeo got underway Thursday night at the grandstand. Cole Goodine had the top score in Thursday’s first event, bareback riding, with a score of 86.5 points. Kody Lamb was in second with 84 points. Leading the steer wrestling event was Derek Frank with a time of 4.2 seconds, two milliseconds ahead ... Read More »
2 responsesMavs gear up for playoff push
By JAMES TUBB on July 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks are heading into a weekend that will play a big role in their playoff chances. Entering Friday night’s contest in Swift Current against the 57’s, they hold onto the fourth and final playoff spot in the East Division with a record of 16-32. They have a slim lead on the ... Read More »
2 responsesSoakin’ in the Tubb: Eh, Oh, it’s time for Hockey Canada to go
By JAMES TUBB on July 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb I played 13 years of minor hockey that were covered under the Hockey Canada umbrella. With that, came monthly magazines when I was young featuring other minor hockey athletes across Canada with tips and stories on those who donned the red and white before making the jump to the NHL. All it cost was ... Read More »
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