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First place Hawks look to repeat as provincial champs
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior baseball team has been eying up the opportunity to repeat as provincial champions, and they take the first step tonight. The Hawks open their Alberta Premiere Baseball League playoffs tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Jeffries field against the Chinook High School Coyotes. Head coach Cam Rittinger says they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talons approach playoffs with ‘Last Dance’ mentality
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Eagle Butte Talons senior baseball team is gearing up to give their seniors one last taste of action. The Talons head into the Alberta Premiere Baseball League playoffs in the sixth seed and are set to face the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams. Talons head coach Austin Bonnet says he’s excited for his seniors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs win championship at locally held tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 31st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs added a new medal to their trophy case this weekend. The U18 American Legion baseball team took first place in a locally held tournament this weekend, beating the Webber Wildcats prep team 8-6 in the finals on Sunday. The Monarchs overcame a first inning 4-0 lead from the Wildcats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA setting up June 17th events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 31st, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The YMCA of Medicine Hat tee’d up some fundraising events for June 17. The YMCA is hosting its 38th annual River Run and the second annual Sticks on First Street Hockey tournament. The River Run, which offers runs of 3 km, 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon, is held to support the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucks signing with Tigers a family affair
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Much like the Fast and Furious movie franchise, Sunday was a day all about family for the two newest Medicine Hat Tigers. Twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck signed their WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with the Tigers following the club’s prospects camp over the weekend. The duo of first-round picks in the 2023 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks pick up first win of season
By James Tubb on May 30th, 2023
Get rid of the goose egg, the Medicine Hat Mavericks have their first victory of 2023. The Mavericks got themselves in the win column Tuesday with a 13-8 victory in Weyburn against the Beavers to kick off their three-game Saskatchewan road trip. Medicine Hat hit the road coming off the heels of a winless opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers prospect camp a successful weekend
By JAMES TUBB on May 30th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers had their first opportunity to see their 2023 WHL draft class in person and in their colours. The Tigers had 24 players take part in the camp, with participants from their most recent draft, U.S. drafts and other rookies showcase their skills and take in the presentations. Head coach and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Tennis Club’s singles tournament starts Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club is hosting its first tennis tournament of the summer season this week. The singles tournament gets underway Wednesday and wraps up Saturday evening with the finals. There will be four divisions in action during the tournament, men’s open, men’s intermediate, women’s open and women’s intermediate. Tennis club general manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks look to bounce back from winless opening weekend
By JAMES TUBB on May 30th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks can only go up from their opening weekend results. The Mavericks are looking for their first win of the 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League season after dropping the first three contests, falling 8-4 in Lethbridge on Friday, dropping their home opener against the Bulls 7-6 on Saturday and losing 15-9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks fall 15-9 Sunday to wrap opening weekend
By James Tubb on May 28th, 2023
A bloated second innings cost the Medicine Hat Mavericks their first Sunday matinee of the season. The Swift Current 57’s scored seven runs in the second inning Sunday before ultimately taking an 15-9 win over the Mavericks at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat entered the contest coming off two losses to the Lethbridge Bulls, falling 8-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks comeback bid falls short in 7-6 loss Saturday
By James Tubb on May 27th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks were one hit away from a comeback in their home opener. The Mavericks scored four runs in the ninth inning but ultimately fell short, losing 7-6 Saturday night at Athletic Park against the Lethbridge Bulls. Medicine Hat made a three-run comeback attempt Friday in Lethbridge with an 8-4 loss the end ... Read More »
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