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Mavs’ veterans stepping up at right time
By JAMES TUBB on July 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two of the Medicine Hat Mavericks elder statesmen have made an impact at the right time. Mavs third year pitchers Garrett Nicholson and Bryce Libke have played a big role and picked up wins during the team’s five-game winning streak. Libke pitched a complete game, seven-inning shutout in a 5-0 doubleheader win over the ... Read More »
1 responseMavs fall in 13th inning thriller Friday
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
The 13th inning proved unlucky for the Medicine Hat Mavericks Friday at Swift Current. The Mavs traded extra inning runs before ultimately losing 10-9 in a 13 inning thriller against the 57’s. Friday’s contest marked the second straight night the Mavs played extra frames, they won 7-6 in the 11th inning Thursday at Brooks against ... Read More »
1 responseLocal ball hockey players receive community support ahead of nationals opportunity
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat ball hockey players will get to fulfill the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to help from their community. Hatters Ethan Hall and Carter Allan were selected to represent Alberta at the ball hockey nationals held next week in Newfoundland. Having been informed just this week, the duo needed help ... Read More »
1 responseNew Hatter riding the wave of golf success over summer
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
James Tubb jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Sarah Armstrong has been enjoying a hot stretch of golf over the past couple of weeks. The 17-year-old finished fifth in the Alberta women’s championship, she won the Saskatchewan Junior Girls championship and finished second in the Alberta U19 Girls championship. She says it’s been a lot of mental work to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs win 11th inning thriller Thursday at Brooks
By James Tubb on July 20th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks continued their winning streak Thursday night in dramatic fashion. The Mavs won 7-5 in the 11th inning At Brooks against the Bombers for their fifth win in a row. Medicine Hat came into the contest off an off day Wednesday after beating the Moose Jaw Miller Express in two straight games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t let the second half Mavs get hot
By JAMES TUBB on July 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks continue to roll in the unofficial second half of the WCBL season. The Mavs beat the East-leading Moose Jaw Miller Express 10-7 Tuesday night at Athletic Park, marking their second win in a row against the division rival and fourth straight on the schedule. Medicine Hat beat Moose Jaw 4-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Are they cursed? QB injuries pile up in Week Six
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Football fans across the country experienced that sickening feeling in the pits of their stomachs when Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli ruptured his Achilles’ tendon his first game back exactly one year from the day he suffered a season-ending knee injury. A whole year of pain, suffering and rehabilitation down the drain for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Legion wrap-up: U15 Majestics sweep weekend slate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U15 Majestics are coming off a winning weekend of American Legion Baseball. The Majestics won all three of their contests on the weekend to give them a 33-12 record on the season. Medicine Hat opened the stretch with a 9-3 win Saturday against the Black Gold 47’s. Dane Brooks led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A taste of the top: Hat’s Van Mulligan soaks in experience at Oilers camp
By JAMES TUBB on July 20th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For the first time in his hockey career, Josh Van Mulligen donned a jersey for a team not based in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and local product was invited to take part in the Edmonton Oilers development camp as in early July, where he worked out and skated with Oilers prospects ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat lacrosse team captures provincial title over weekend
By JAMES TUBB on July 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U15 Sun Devils lacrosse team brought home some extra hardware from provincials this weekend. The Sun Devils swept provincials, winning the Alberta championship tournament held at Beaumont by the Edmonton Association. They beat Sylvan Lake 10-7 in the final to take the championship and cap off a successful weekend, seeing them ... Read More »
1 responseMavs surpass 2022 win total with more games ahead
By JAMES TUBB on July 19th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It took the 2022 Medicine Hat Mavericks until the last game of the season to reach win 18 on the summer. A year later, the Mavs have surpassed that total and are looking for more. The Mavs beat the Moose Jaw Miller Express 4-2 Monday night at Athletic Park in their first action since ... Read More »
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