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Cowboys and Cowgirls put on a show on the first night of the Stampede rodeo

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 29th, 2023

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The first night of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s rodeo kicked off Thursday night. Thursday’s Summer Pro Rodeo not only opened the first off three days of rodeo action but also honoured the military as each night offers its own atmosphere. Carlee Rae Otero of Collinsville, Tex. led the barrel racing competition after ... Read More »

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Hatter captures gold and makes memories at N.A. Indigenous Games

By JAMES TUBB on July 29th, 2023

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alex Baird left for the North American Indigenous Games with the goals of showcasing his volleyball skills and learning more about Indigenous backgrounds: he did just that. The Grade 12 student from Medicine Hat High School won gold on July 22 with Team Alberta at the N.A. Indigenous games hosted at Halifax on Turtle ... Read More »

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Mavs win 7-3 Friday at Lethbridge

By James Tubb on July 28th, 2023

The Medicine Hat Mavericks got back in the win column Friday night at Lethbridge. The Mavs beat their Highway 3 rivals, winning 7-3 against the Bulls. Medicine Hat entered the contest following an off day Thursday and a 5-1 loss Wednesday at Athletic Park against the Fort McMurray Giants. After two scoreless innings to start ... Read More »

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Lindstrom shines in Canada’s Hlinka Gretzky pre-tournament win

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2023

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Cayden Lindstrom helped kick off Team Canada’s pre-tournament schedule for the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in style. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward had tow goals and two assists in Canada’s 7-1 win over Hungary’s national men’s U20 team. Lindstrom spoke postgame with media about Canada coming together as a team. “We haven’t played a ... Read More »

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Mavs look to build momentum across eight final games

By JAMES TUBB on July 28th, 2023

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The clock is starting to wind down on the 2023 WCBL season. The Mavericks, coming off a 5-1 loss Wednesday at Athletic Park against the Fort McMurray Giants, have eight games remaining on their calendar with three slated for this upcoming weekend. The Mavs head to Lethbridge on Friday to face the Bulls before ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL: 2023, the year of the backup quarterback

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 27th, 2023

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews t seems neither Alberta CFL team can win at home. In a wild-and wooly shootout at the Crowchild Corral last Sunday, the upstart Ottawa Redblacks beat the Stampeders 43-41 in overtime. Winless at McMahon, it was Calgary’s second OT loss in three defeats. Even losing quarterback Jake Maier said it was “fun and entertaining.” ... Read More »

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Three Tigers invited to Team Canada Program of Excellence Meetings

By JAMES TUBB on July 27th, 2023

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were represented at the Team Canada Program of Excellence Meetings for the U17 Challenge. Three Tigers rookies were invited to the Hockey Canada virtual meetings, as forwards Gavin McKenna, Kadon McCann and Hayden Harsanyi all took part in the three-day program featuring 111 of Canada’s top hockey talent. There were ... Read More »

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Stampede’s premiere event gets underway

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 27th, 2023

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s marquee event kicks off today at the Grandstand. The Summer Pro Rodeo opens tonight at 5 p.m. with the first of three days of rodeo action. Each night of the rodeo has its own atmosphere and crowd that provides rodeo fanatics an all-encompassing experience while watching the best ... Read More »

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Mavericks fall Wednesday in quickest game of season

By James Tubb on July 26th, 2023

The Medicine Hat Mavericks didn’t make their fans sit around long for their loss Wednesday. The Mavs lost 5-1 against the Fort McMurray Giants at Athletic Park in their quickest game of the season, totalling 2:13. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a split doubleheader at Swift Current on Tuesday against the 57’s. Medicine ... Read More »

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American Legion wrap-up: U18 American Legion baseball teams finish seasons over weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2023

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs and Medicine Hat Knights wrapped up their seasons over the weekend with their final tournaments. The Moose Monarchs travelled to Missoula after earning a spot in the 96th annual Legion AA State Tournament. They opened their tournament Saturday against the first place Helena Senators, falling 14-10. Jeff Bullock led ... Read More »

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