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Med Hat Tennis Club hosts Open over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club held a singles and doubles open over the weekend. The local club had 50 players compete across four days of action. Niall Weich (1) won the men’s singles championship, defeating Calvin Heller (2) (6-3, 6-4). Mike Fentabil won the consolation, defeating Nick Douvis (6-1, 1-1 retired). Lauren Danroth (1) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers send Mrsic to Raiders in swap for Ryder Ritchie
By James Tubb on August 26th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince Albert Raiders swapped a pair of 2006-born forwards Monday morning. The Tigers acquired Minnesota Wild prospect Ryder Ritchie, sending St. Louis Blues prospect Tomas Mrsic to the Raiders. The deal also includes a 2025 third round pick and a conditional 2028 third round pick going to Prince Albert. Ritchie, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school football schedule released
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The 112th season of Alberta high school football got underway Friday with a series of non-conference games across the province, while local teams will get into action next week. The McCoy Colts will host the Brooks Buffaloes on Aug. 29 in Southern Alberta League play, according to a schedule posted Friday by Football Alberta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs owner reflects on 2024’s brightest moments, looks to improve bullpen in 2025
By JAMES TUBB on August 23rd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Playing into August in the WBCL is something Medicine Hat Mavericks owner and general manger Greg Morrison says is earned by every team. Looking back on his 2024 roster, he thought they had the team to earn those extra innings. Despite unfulfilled aspirations, the Mavs’ franchise boss didn’t spend long sitting in a fog ... Read More »
1 responseManta Rays show strong at provincial meet in Edmonton over the weekend
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Manta Rays Summer Swim Club competed at provincials last weekend. The local swim club sent five swimmers to the 2024 Summer Swimming Provincials in Edmonton, competing against 1,400 other swimmers from across Alberta. Para-swimmer Isla Johnson, 8, led the team taking home four individual medals and participating in two ASSA Para All-Star ... Read More »
1 responseOffensive outburst: Record season for offence in WCBL
By IAN WILSON on August 22nd, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com The hits kept coming. They came in bunches. Batters slapping out singles, line-driving doubles and hammering out homers. It was a record year for long balls and base hits in the Western Canadian Baseball League, making for fun days at the ballpark for sluggers and challenging nights for those who work on the mound. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: It was a horrid start but Nathan Rourke’s return from the NFL could make QB room in B.C. very interesting
By Graham Kelly on August 22nd, 2024
It was billed as the Game of The Year this season, at least up to now. Prodigal son Nathan Rourke had returned from his odyssey through the NFL to the B.C. Lions, the team he led to the Western Final against Winnipeg two years ago. For his efforts, he won the Most Outstanding Canadian Award, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Open begins today at the tennis club
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Tennis Club will wrap up August this week with the annual Open. The Medicine Hat Open, featuring men’s and women’s singles and doubles events, begins today at the local club. There will be three nights of evening matches, starting today through Friday, with play underway at 5 p.m. Saturday will feature all-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Okotoks wins third straight WCBL championship
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 20th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Okotoks Dawgs repeated the three-peat. The WCBL’s winningest team added to their banners with a third straight and eighth overall championship Saturday evening, walking off the Moose Jaw Miller Express 6-5 in Game 3 of the WCBL finals. Okotoks product Connor Crowson played hero on the faithful night, blasting the second pitch he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell grateful for another summer with Mavericks
By JAMES TUBB on August 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kevin Mitchell isn’t looking to compare his two summers at the helm of the Medicine Hat Mavericks, he’s happy with both experiences. The 2023 WCBL coach of the year spoke with the News while returning home after the Mavs lost in the East semi-finals to the Saskatoon Berries on July 9. He enjoyed his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WCBL championship to be awarded this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Canadian Baseball League will crown a 2024 champion this weekend. The Okotoks Dawgs opened the quest for a third-straight championship with a 7-4 Game 1 win Thursday night at Seaman Stadium. The Dawgs scored six runs in the bottom of the second and held on as Moose Jaw pushed back with four ... Read More »
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