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Med Hat Speedway hosts Sun City Ford Super Trucks race weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Speedway finished up its second race of the season this weekend. The Speedway hosted six classes of races Saturday with five unique winners. Ethan Guest won the Standard Jeep Ram Hobby stocks with Trevor Stratton coming in second place and Geoff Shoesmith in third. Les Neigum took first place in the ... Read More »
1 responseMavs sit at .500 entering final stretch of busy stint
By JAMES TUBB on June 27th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks are halfway through what will be the busiest stretch of their 56-game season. The Mavs’ 4-2 win at Athletic Park on Sunday against the Moose Jaw Miller Express marked the halfway point of a 10 games in nine days stretch that will wrap up Thursday in Weyburn. Medicine Hat has ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks lose head coach to Pioneer League
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2023
Medicine Hat Mavericks will see a new head coach at the helm starting today. Mavs’ head coach Mark Goodman has accepted a pitching coach job with the Colorado Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Pioneer League. Goodman joined the Mavericks from a pitching coach role at the Colorado School of Mines, a D2 NCAA school. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL unveils 2023-24 preseason, homeopener game dates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Western Hockey League have released the first dates of the 2023-24 season. The league announced the preseason will start Tuesday, Sept. 5 and conclude Sunday, Sept. 17. The Medicine Hat Tigers kick off the league’s preseason, as they’ll travel down Highway 3 on Sept. 5 to take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall 8-5 Monday against Moose Jaw
By James Tubb on June 26th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks lost 8-5 Monday night against the Moose Jaw Miller Express on Mark Goodman’s last game at the Mavericks helm. Medicine Hat’s head coach accepted a professional baseball job with the Colorado Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Pioneer League and Monday was his last game in Medicine Hat. He was a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks double up Moose Jaw, win 4-2 Sunday
By James Tubb on June 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks made the most of a Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park. The Mavericks got on the board early and held on for a 4-2 win over the Moose Jaw Miller Express. Medicne Hat came into the contest off a 12-4 loss Saturday against Moose Jaw at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat led 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL commissioner stepping down after 2023-24 season
By JAMES TUBB on June 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Western Hockey League is one season away from seeing change at the top position. Ron Robison, the WHL’s longest serving commissioner, has announced his retirement after the 2023-24 season, his 24th campaign. The Indian Head product worked with Hockey Canada for close to 20 years before joining the WHL as commissioner and chief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks take winning energy into weekend, continue busy stretch
By JAMES TUBB on June 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks continue to bounce back. The Mavs beat the Swift Current 57’s 8-7 Thursday in front of a crowd of 1,842 at Athletic Park, coming off a 7-6 loss at Okotoks against the Dawgs on Wednesday. Head coach Mark Goodman said after Thursday’s win they had played better baseball across those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chuckwagons showcase speed on first day of races
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 24th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Chuckwagons burned their way around the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede track Thursday night to kick off a weekend of fun. The first of four days of racing hosted by the World Professional Chuckwagon Association got underway as drivers and their wagons battled the summer night and the half mile of hell. Kris Molle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter representing Alberta at North America Indigenous games
By JAMES TUBB on June 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alex Baird is ready to showcase his volleyball talents while learning more about his Indigenous background. The Grade 11 student athlete from Medicine Hat High has been selected for Team Alberta to compete in U19 volleyball at the North America Indigenous Games in Halifax. The Games, which run July 15-23, provide Baird a chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks pickup road win, beat Moose Jaw 6-2
By James Tubb on June 23rd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks started their weekend on a high note. The Mavericks picked up a win on the road Friday night, beating the Moose Jaw Miller Express 6-2. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a 8-7 win Thursday at Athletic Park over the Swift Current 57’s. After a scoreless first inning, the Mavericks opened ... Read More »
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