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Nelson brings more than a moustache

By JAMES TUBB on July 15th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks’ Tory Nelson stands out in a lot of ways. The 5-foot-8 infielder from Medicine Hat has taken many roles with his hometown club this season, from first-base coach to back-up infielder. With Adrian Salazar playing pro baseball in Mexico, Nelson has started at third base for the last week and ... Read More »

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Mavericks snap slump with 10-8 win Thursday

By James Tubb on July 14th, 2022

A return home to Athletic Park brought success for the Medicine Hat Mavericks Thursday night. After spending their last five games on the road, the Mavericks returned to their friendly confines and picked up a 10-8 win over the Swift Current 57’s. The victory snapped the Mavericks five game slide that started on their road ... Read More »

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Hat welcoming provincial disc golf athletes this weekend

By JAMES TUBB on July 14th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Disc Golf Club is gearing up for a big weekend. The club, alongside the City of Medicine Hat, has partnered with the Southern Alberta Recreation Association to host a regional Disc Golf Tournament Saturday. The traditional Southern Alberta Summer Games were to be held in Raymond but have been postponed. The ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL:Is the name to blame for the Edmonton Elks

By GRAHAM KELLY on July 14th, 2022

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – Shakespeare Don’t quote the Bard to local Edmonton Elk, nee Eskimo expert Ken Montgomery who blames his team’s struggles on the “Curse of the Name Change,” even going so far as to suggest bringing Wally Buono ... Read More »

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Shere-E-Punjab cricketers hold two day tourney

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 14th, 2022

The Shere-E-Punjab cricketers from Medicine Hat organized a two-day cricket tournament, which was held at the Southland Park cricket grounds on July 9 and 10. Teams from Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton took part in the tournament. After the league matches, the first semifinal was played between Shere-E-Punjab and Kerala Cobras, and the second ... Read More »

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Mavericks welcome two new bats

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 14th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Mavericks added to their lineup Wednesday. The WCBL club added infielder Ranciel Ventura and pitcher/outfielder Christian Rush from Lackawanna College. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeskse is the hitting coach at Lackawanna. Ventura and Rush are both right-handed bats which helps even out the Mavs’ left-handed heavy lineup. Both players completed their freshman ... Read More »

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Baker, Chorney sign with MacEwan University

By JAMES TUBB on July 14th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Daniel Baker and Carter Chorney finished their WHL careers together and are starting their university hockey careers together. The duo of former Medicine Hat Tigers has committed to play for the Griffins at MacEwan University in Edmonton this upcoming USports season. Both finished their 20-year-old season with the Tigers after knowing one another through ... Read More »

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Mavericks fall in shortened contest

By James Tubb on July 13th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Mavericks didn’t have a chance to make a comeback Wednesday night. The Mavericks trailed 10-5 in the fifth inning in Swift Current against the 57’s when lightning suspended and eventually called the game. Swift Current was awarded the 10-5 win. Medicine Hat struck first offensively with a home run from right fielder ... Read More »

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Knights split series in Montana

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Knights U18 team travelled to the United States this past weekend and faced two Montana teams. They opened their series Saturday with an 8-7 loss to the Great Falls Chargers A team. JJ Harnett and Talen Crockford led the way offensively in the loss with two hits and two RBIs. Mace Carriere ... Read More »

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Hatters crack National Lacrosse roster

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2022

Two Medicine Hat lacrosse athletes will be playing in Calgary this season. Daine Mattson and Torren Zentner were named to the Calgary Jr. Roughnecks U16 and U14 rosters Tuesday after participating in a week of evaluations. The Jr. Roughneck teams will participate in the eighth annual Jr. NLL Tournament held at the Toronto Rock Athletic ... Read More »

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