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Mavericks fall 7-2 Thursday in Brooks
By James Tubb on June 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks were one bad half inning away from a win Thursday night. The Mavericks gave up seven runs on seven hits in the first half inning to the Brooks Bombers who carried the early lead into a 7-2 win Thursday in Brooks. Medicine Hat pitcher Mathew Krall was charged with the loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Lions, Redblacks to put on a show with duelling QBs
By James Tubb on June 30th, 2022
I cannot recall a more sensational start to a CFL season than the “rebuilding” B.C. Lions’ first two games at home against Edmonton and Toronto, eviscerating the Elks 59-15 and then sinking the Bad Ship Argonaut 44-3. Led by Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke making his third and fourth starts, you’d swear B.C. is using real mountain ... Read More »
1 responseTigers prepare for first pick in CHL Import Draft on Friday
By James Tubb on June 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers have one more benefit to reap from their difficult 2021-22 season. The Tigers hold the first overall pick in the Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft on July 1. It is the second time the WHL franchise has held the first pick in the draft — the Tigers drafted Czech defenceman ... Read More »
1 responseMavs excited to be part of Canada Day
By James Tubb on June 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Mavericks are looking forward to being a part of their fans’ Canada Day plans. The Mavericks will don their red and white jerseys alongside the rest of the nation Friday as they’ll celebrate Canada Day with an evening game. The Swift Current 57’s will be at Athletic Park for a 7:05 ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks shutout 6-0 Wednesday
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2022
“Baseball sucks sometimes.” That was part of Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske’s post game message to his team after their 6-0 loss to the Okotoks Dawgs Wednesday night at Athletic Park. “I haven’t been able to say this a lot but we just got beat,” Jeske said. “You tip your cap, you show up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Softball roundup: Thunder gearing up for provincial championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Softball Association has enjoyed a strong season. The eight Thunder softball teams are heading toward wrapping up their year with their upcoming Softball Alberta Provincial Championships. The U19 Thunder Red team includes locals and girls from southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. They are looking at finishing third in the GPLS with hopes of ... Read More »
1 responseNicholson a confident presence on Mavs staff
By JAMES TUBB on June 29th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Wherever Garrett Nicholson plays, the colour red follows. The 23-year-old is a returning Medicine Hat Maverick from Minot State University in North Dakota, which also wears the colour red. He said he’s wore the same colour for the last four years and also donned it in little league back in Sydney Mines, N.S. “I ... Read More »
1 responseKnights split weekend contests
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Knights U18 baseball team won two of their four games this weekend. The Knights opened their weekend with a 9-8 walk-off win Friday against the Inland Empire Astros on an RBI single from Parker Hunt. Cole Carlson picked up the win on the mound with three and two thirds innings pitched. Brody ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks gain confidence from winning weekend
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks had themselves a strong weekend at Athletic Park. The Mavericks took two straight against the visiting Weyburn Beavers, winning 10-2 Saturday night and coming from behind to win 14-6 Sunday. “It’s freaking great, we love winning here,” Mavericks first basemen Hunter Boylan said after Sunday’s win. The victories marked a ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks win big Monday for third straight
By James Tubb on June 27th, 2022
Watch out WCBL, the Medicine Hat Mavericks are on a roll. The Mavericks picked up their third win in a row Monday night, beating the Swift Current 57’s 13-1 at Athletic Park. The win comes on the heels of the Mavs sweeping their two game set against the Weyburn Beavers on Saturday and Sunday. All ... Read More »
1 responseSalazar leads Mavericks in 14-6 victory Sunday
By James Tubb on June 26th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks put on a show Sunday afternoon. After trailing the Weyburn Beavers 6-1 through four innings, the Mavericks scored 13 unanswered runs to pick up the 14-6 win at Athletic Park. The win marks the Mavericks second victory in a row after they beat the Beavers 10-2 Saturday night. It’s the first ... Read More »
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