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Mavs win marathon Game 3, advance to WCBL finals
By James Tubb on August 13th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks weathered a storm Sunday and are off to the WCBL finals. The Mavs held on for a 14-7 Game 3 win at Moose Jaw against the Miller Express to win the East finals 2-1 and punch a ticket to the league finals against the Okotoks Dawgs. Head coach Kevin Mitchell was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop Game 2 Saturday, face win-or-go home Game 3 Sunday
By James Tubb on August 12th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks made it close Saturday night but could not complete the comeback. The Mavs dropped Game 2 at Athletic Park 7-5 against the Moose Jaw Miller Express, putting the best-of-three East finals series at 1-1 and forcing a Game 3 Sunday at Moose Jaw. Medicine Hat won Game 1 Friday at Moose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters committed to playing U.S. college hockey
By JAMES TUBB on August 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat products will be lacing up their skates for U.S. college women’s hockey teams. Ryan Harvey-Zink and Brooklynne Painter, who have both played the past three seasons with the South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s U18 hockey team, will head south as they begin their post-secondary hockey careers. Harvey-Zink is suiting up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs, East finals return to Athletic Park
By JAMES TUBB on August 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have another opportunity to shine at Athletic Park this weekend. The WCBL East Division finals return to Athletic Park on Saturday for Game 2 of the best-of-three series against the Moose Jaw Miller Express. The Mavs took Game 1 of the series Friday night, winning 5-4 at Moose Jaw. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs one win away from WCBL finals with win Friday
By James Tubb on August 11th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks didn’t hear a bell Friday night. After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, the Mavs came back to win 5-4 at Moose Jaw against the Miller Express to take Game 1 of the East finals. The series returns to Medicine Hat on Saturday for what could be a deciding Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morrison named to All State team ahead of D1 opportunity
By JAMES TUBB on August 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Evan Morrison wrapped up his summer in all-star fashion. The Medicine Hat product was selected as a recipient of an American Legion baseball Class AA postseason award, being named to the Class AA All-State Team as a first baseman. He was excited to hear the news and thanked an opposing coach for helping get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs middle infield leading in playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The middle of the Medicine Hat Mavericks infield led the way through their East Division semifinal series win. Shortstop Tyler Vanneste and second baseman Brady Bean led the Mavs offence in their 2-0 series win over the Regina Red Sox. The infield duo combined for 7 RBIs, 10 hits, three doubles and both hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Wrestling’s Elite visiting Medicine Hat this fall
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 11th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Canadian Wrestling’s Elite’s 2023 tour will make a stop in Medicine Hat this November. The Rumble To Remember Tour will come to the city on Nov. 24 marking CWE’s first show in Alberta since summer 2022. The 10-stop tour kicks off Nov. 17 with a 50 Man Rumble To Remember match in Winnipeg. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Will any quarterback be spared?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews “And another one bites the dust” – Queen Under menacing storm clouds over McMahon last Friday, early in the second quarter, another starting quarterback went down. This time it was Argo Chad Kelly who limped to the sidelines with a wonky ankle. Although his head coach Ryan Dinwiddie was optimistic he wouldn’t be gone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers Track and Field club rounding corner on outdoor season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 10th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Panthers Track and Field Club has nearly wrapped up the outdoor season for 2023. The local club competed at the Athletics Alberta Provincials in early July with five representatives. Sarah Pimblett (U20) placed second in javelin with a personal best throw of 29.64 m, fourth in high jump and sixth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Déjá Vu: Mavs sweep Red Sox, will face Moose Jaw in East finals
By JAMES TUBB on August 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have started the 2023 WCBL playoffs the same way they did in 2022 and are now looking to make it a better result in the end. For the second year in a row, the Mavs ended the Regina Red Sox’ season with a 2-0 sweep in their East division semifinals ... Read More »
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