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Soakin’ in the Tubb: 2023 Mavericks did not disappoint
By JAMES TUBB on August 25th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The boys in red and white put on quite a show at Athletic Park this summer. The 2023 Medicine Hat Mavericks provided many memorable moments throughout their 56-game regular season and eight playoff contests. The first month was an up and down affair – the Mavs would win a game, lose a game, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Krebs looks to build off Panthers’ camp experience
By JAMES TUBB on August 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dru Krebs made his first trip to Florida count. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman took part in the Florida Panthers development camp this summer as he continues to work toward his goal of getting a pro contract. The 20-year-old says it was an opportunity that presented itself and he was honoured to be able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: What will it take for the Stamps to buck up?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Calgary and Ottawa blew it; Edmonton and Saskatchewan got it done. The Elks chalked up their first win of the season, ending a 13-game losing streak. They have an opportunity to end their really embarrassing losing streak of 22 losses at home on Sunday night against Ottawa. Meanwhile down the QE II, things have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amundson becomes SAHA’s second D1 commit
By JAMES TUBB on August 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Devyn Amundson is ready to continue her hockey career at the next level. The Dunmore product is committed to play at Post University, suiting up for the Eagles. Post University is located in Waterbury, Conn., and the women’s hockey team plays at the NCAA Div. I level. “I’m just really excited I got the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Tennis club crowns open champions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 23rd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club hosted its open tournament over the weekend. Sixty players competed at the tournament that got underway Tuesday and wrapped up Saturday with championship matches. Calvin Heller (1) defeated Craig Weich (3) 6-2, 6-2 to capture the men’s open singles title. Tyler Warken defeated Peter O’Driscoll 6-1, 6-1 to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘What a magical ride’: Mitchell reflects on summer as Mavs’ head coach
By JAMES TUBB on August 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kevin Mitchell loved every second of his summer in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach spoke with the News on Tuesday, four days removed from their Game 3 loss in the WCBL finals against the Okotoks Dawgs. Looking back on his summer with the Mavs, Mitchell says both professionally and personally, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindstrom relishes golden opportunity at Hlinka Gretzky
By JAMES TUBB on August 23rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cayden Lindstrom returned from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a heavier suitcase and a highlight for his young hockey career. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward was part of Team Canada’s U18 team who captured gold at the annual international tournament, beating host team Czechia 3-2 in overtime on Aug. 5. “It was probably the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A late-summer night’s dream: Mavericks proud of underdog run despite falling just short of WCBL title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 19th, 2023
The curtain fell just a bit too soon on Medicine Hat’s summer Cinderella story, but Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach Kevin Mitchell won’t be feeling the sting when he remembers his first year in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Although Mitchell was left with a “sour feeling” following his team’s 13-5 loss to the now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club hosts fifth annual ‘Yardstick’ tourney
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2023
Barb Moll and Cave Starling took home the hardware at the fifth annual Welltraxx Yardstick Tournament on Sunday at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. “The yardstick tournament this year was a pairs tournament with competitors drawing a different partner before each game. In yardstick, every bowl that is within a yard of the jack, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall to Dawgs in championship
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 18th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken OKOTOKS The Medicine Hat Mavericks left everything on the field on Thursday night at Seaman Stadium. After falling into an early 5-0 hole to the Okotoks Dawgs in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Western Canadian Baseball League’s championship series, the Mavs rallied for five runs in the sixth inning to breathe new life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs owner taking time to revel as crazy season becomes championship chance
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 17th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The stands were packed and the berm was buzzing as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s championship series descended upon Athletic Park last night – and Greg Morrison was ready for it. The Medicine Hat Mavericks owner watched his team battle through a patchy start to the summer, a mid-season coaching change and countless other ... Read More »
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