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Mavericks win in walkoff fashion Friday
By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks created a new entry in the Oxford Dictionary’s definition of a comeback story. The Mavericks scored four runs in the final two innings Friday night in a 4-3 walkoff win over the Swift Current 57’s at Athletic Park. A victory that marks three in a row for Medicine Hat, coming off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC swim club competes in local invitational
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 2nd, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club hosted the Redcliff Dental invitational swim meet at the Big Marble Go Centre over the past weekend. Swim clubs from Airdrie, Bow Valley, Calgary, Cochrane, Elk Valley, Lethbridge, Okotoks and Saskatoon all traveled to Medicine Hat to race. Here are AMAC’s top-20 results. Female 10& Under Carleigh Gainsborough (10) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell brings love of the game to Mavs coaching staff
By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are few things Kevin Mitchell loves more than the art of pitching. The Medicine Hat Mavericks pitching coach has dedicated the majority of his life to pitching and helping younger pitchers get better. Like the players he coaches now, Mitchell was a pitcher in college, taking the mound for South Jersey’s Rowan College. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks, Colts win to set up provincials rematch
By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The city of Medicine Hat’s high school baseball talent flexed its muscles Thursday night. The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts both won their provincials semifinal games and will face each other in the provincial finals for the second straight year. Hat High beat the Kate Andrews Pride 15-7 at Jeffries field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks pick up first win of 2023 WCBL season
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A weight was lifted off the shoulders of the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Tuesday, they’re in the win column. The Mavericks registered their first win of the 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League season, winning 13-7 in Weyburn against the Beavers. Medicine Hat hit the road coming off the heels of a winless opening weekend, ... Read More »
1 responseHawks, Colts open provincial HS baseball playoffs with wins
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat high school varsity baseball teams extended their provincial playoff runs Wednesday night. Medicine Hat High and Monsignor McCoy picked up wins to open their playoffs as the Hawks beat the Chinook High School Coyotes 10-0 and the Colts topped Magrath 13-5. Hawks head coach Cam Rittinger says he was happy to ... Read More »
1 responseRattlers’ women’s hockey joins ACAC
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat College Rattler fans can add women’s hockey to their viewing schedules this fall. The college announced Wednesday it had received an expansion women’s hockey team in the Alberta College Athletic Conference, officially adding the sport to its athletic program. The new team, to debut in the fall, represents the first time the ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Stampeders looks to bounce back from frustrating season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 1st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews If one word could sum up the Calgary Stampeders 2022 season it would be ‘frustrating.’ After a slow start in 2021, head coach Dave Dickenson was determined to get out of the starting gate quickly. They won their first four games, ultimately finishing 12-6. But among those six losses were three to first-place Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steen signs WHL deal with Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Riley Steen had one goal for the Medicine Hat Tigers prospects camp – make an impression. It’s safe to say the defenceman achieved it. The WHL club announced Wednesday they had signed Steen to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. The Penticton product was selected in the sixth round, 127th overall by the Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks beat Weyburn on Wednesday for second straight victory
By James Tubb on May 31st, 2023
After not winning their first three games, the Medicine Hat Mavericks have strung together a pari of wins. The Mavericks won 6-4 in Weyburn for their second straight win against the Beavers. Medicine Hat entered the contest off the heels of a 13-7 victory on Tuesday in Weyburn. Both team’s pitchers took over the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts hope to carry momentum into postseason action
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The McCoy Colts look to continue their hot play as they enter the playoffs. The Colts won their last three Alberta Premiere Baseball League regular season contests and look to continue that momentum as they get their playoffs started tonight. The Colts, who finished the regular season in a three-way tie for second place ... Read More »
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