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Mavs finally wrap up busy stretch, hovering .500
By JAMES TUBB on June 30th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks hope the eighth time is the charm when it comes to owning a winning record. The Mavs’ 11-3 win Wednesday at Weyburn against the Beavers put them at 14-14 on the season. Thursday’s game at Weyburn, the last of a stretch of 10 in nine days, marks the eighth time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs cap off busy stretch with win Thursday
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks head into their first day off since June 19 on a high note. The Mavs won 3-2 at Weyburn against the Beavers Thursday to cap off their 10 game in nine day stint with a 6-4 record. Thursday’s win also gives the Mavs their first winning record on the season, sitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amac Swim Club competes in Calgary over weekend
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2023
The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swimmers showcased their speeds over the weekend. Forty-Four AMAC swimmers attended the Steven Brown Memorial meet, hosted by Nose Creek Swim Association at the MNP Community & Sports centre in Calgary. That meet marked the last of the season for some of their competitive swimmers. Female 10 and under Carleigh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Lions lead the way in the CFL’s third week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews They won in Calgary, shut out Edmonton and blew the Bombers from the sky in Winnipeg. Did the defending Western Champions have an uncharacteristic bad day or are the B.C. Lions that good? Was the 30-6 Leo win at Investors’ Field an upset? Is the old order changing, making way for the new? Two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weaver relishing Mavs bullpen role
By JAMES TUBB on June 29th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s not a lot that goes through Dylan Weaver’s head when he’s on the mound besides the next pitch. The Medicine Hat Mavericks’ reliever has quickly become a go-to arm out of the bullpen this season, tied for the team lead in game appearances with fellow receiver Kyle Calzadiaz. It’s a role Weaver is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks win big Wednesday in Weyburn
By James Tubb on June 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks flexed their offensive muscles Wednesday night. The Mavericks poured on 11 runs at Weyburn against the Beavers, winning 11-3. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a split doubleheader Tuesday at Regina against the Red Sox, dropping the first game 4-2 before winning the second contest 2-1. The Mavericks opened the scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers full 2023-24 schedule released
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Tigers fans can start pencilling the full 2023-24 schedule into their calendars. The Western Hockey League released the full, 68-game schedules for all 22 teams for the season that starts on Sept. 22 and wraps up March 24, 2024. On Monday, the WHL announced each team’s home openers with the Tigers to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Legion roundup: Knights split weekends action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U18 Knights picked up two wins over the weekend. The Knights had four games of American Legion action this weekend, starting it off with a 12-6 win Friday against the Kalispell Lakers Gold. Pryce Velichko led the way offensively in that win with three RBIs on four hits and two runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodman leaves Mavs for pro opportunity
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Mark Goodman had a whirlwind 24 hours after Sunday afternoon’s Medicine Hat Mavericks game. After the Mavericks beat the Moose Jaw Miller Express 4-2, the Mavs’ head coach received phone call from his home state of Colorado. On the other end of the call was a pitching coach job offer from the Colorado Rocky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks split double header
By James Tubb on June 27th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks ended their double header Tuesday on a high note. After dropping Game One 4-2 of the double header at Regina, the Mavericks beat the Red Sox 2-1 in Game 2. Shortstop Tyler Vanneste led the Mavericks offence in Game One, notching a RBI on a hit. Medicine Hat scored twice in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laboucane captures Med Hat chuckwagon title
By JAMES TUBB on June 27th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jamie Laboucane made quite an impression during his first weekend racing in Medicine Hat. The St. Walburg, Sask. product was the winner of the four-day Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Chuckwagon championships held this weekend at the Stampede grounds, hosted by the World Professional Chuckwagon association. He just joined the WPCA this season and ... Read More »
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