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Inside the CFL: 2023, the year of the backup quarterback
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 27th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews t seems neither Alberta CFL team can win at home. In a wild-and wooly shootout at the Crowchild Corral last Sunday, the upstart Ottawa Redblacks beat the Stampeders 43-41 in overtime. Winless at McMahon, it was Calgary’s second OT loss in three defeats. Even losing quarterback Jake Maier said it was “fun and entertaining.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Tigers invited to Team Canada Program of Excellence Meetings
By JAMES TUBB on July 27th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were represented at the Team Canada Program of Excellence Meetings for the U17 Challenge. Three Tigers rookies were invited to the Hockey Canada virtual meetings, as forwards Gavin McKenna, Kadon McCann and Hayden Harsanyi all took part in the three-day program featuring 111 of Canada’s top hockey talent. There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede’s premiere event gets underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 27th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s marquee event kicks off today at the Grandstand. The Summer Pro Rodeo opens tonight at 5 p.m. with the first of three days of rodeo action. Each night of the rodeo has its own atmosphere and crowd that provides rodeo fanatics an all-encompassing experience while watching the best ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall Wednesday in quickest game of season
By James Tubb on July 26th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks didn’t make their fans sit around long for their loss Wednesday. The Mavs lost 5-1 against the Fort McMurray Giants at Athletic Park in their quickest game of the season, totalling 2:13. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a split doubleheader at Swift Current on Tuesday against the 57’s. Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Legion wrap-up: U18 American Legion baseball teams finish seasons over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs and Medicine Hat Knights wrapped up their seasons over the weekend with their final tournaments. The Moose Monarchs travelled to Missoula after earning a spot in the 96th annual Legion AA State Tournament. They opened their tournament Saturday against the first place Helena Senators, falling 14-10. Jeff Bullock led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat softball represented at Alberta Summer Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat softball talented shined at the 2023 Alberta Summer Games over the weekend. Medicine Hat Minor Softball was represented by 12 players and four coaches who were part of the Zone 1 team that won gold at the Summer Games held at Okotoks. They went undefeated on the weekend, beating Zone 2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins basketball silver at Alberta Summer Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat basketball player returned from the Alberta Summer Games this weekend with a slightly heavier neck. Zach Moran was Medicine Hat’s lone basketball representative at the provincial games held at Okotoks over the weekend, winning a silver medal on the South Zone boys basketball team. On top of being the lone Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs showcasing growth with weekend wins, handling adversity
By JAMES TUBB on July 26th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have had a lot of learning moments throughout the 2023 WCBL season. Through losing streaks, blow out losses, leading the league in errors for the majority of the season and piling up walks, the Mavs have had a lot of difficult lessons to swallow. As of late they’ve limited their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs split Tuesday doubleheader at Swift Current
By James Tubb on July 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had an evening of .500 baseball Tuesday. The Mavs won the first game of their double header at Swift Current 6-1 before falling 10-5 in their second matchup of the day against the 57’s. The doubleheader came to be after the Mavs and 57’s matchup on Saturday was postponed due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12 Med Hat swimmers compete at Alberta Summer Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 25th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat was well represented in the swimming lanes at the Alberta Summer Games this weekend. The city was represented by 12 local swimmers at the Games held in Okotoks, featuring athletes from across the province divided between zones. There were 168 swimmers in total representing their eight designated Alberta zones, here are the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speedway hosts Border Challenge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 25th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Speedway kicked off the first leg of the Border Challenge over the weekend. The local raceway hosted the first of three races set up to find the top competitor in the Hobby Stock and Street Stock Classes. The first leg was hosted at the Med Hat Speedway on Saturday with the ... Read More »
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