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Mavericks almost comeback, fall 10-7 Friday
By James Tubb on June 3rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks almost clawed their way back Friday night at Athletic Park. The Mavericks were down 10-3 after five innings against the Moose Jaw Miller Express and made it interesting with four runs combined in the eighth and ninth but ultimately fell 10-7. The Mavericks find themselves in a rut after starting the ... Read More »
1 responseFists of Fury this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Fight bells will be ringing through the city Saturday night. SACA kickboxing is hosting the kickboxing and may Thai event, Fists of Fury 17, Saturday evening at the Cypress Centre. SACA coach Jamie Droeske said she is excited for their local talent to get a chance to show off their skills. “It’s going to ... Read More »
2 responsesSalazar becoming a staple in Mavs lineup
By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Adrian Salazar has enjoyed his first week as a Medicine Hat Maverick. The Mavs’ shortstop said it’s been a lot of fun to start the season and he likes that he’s started the year atop of the lineup. “It’s been good, hard work pays off,” Salazar said. “I had a really good season so ... Read More »
2 responsesSAHA coach to be a part of bench staff in 2023 Canada Winter games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 3rd, 2022
Evan Vossen will have a busy end of February, beginning of March. The South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s head coach was selected to be part of the Team Alberta U18 coaching staff at the 2023 Canada Winter Games hosted in Prince Edward Island. Vossen will be one of two assistant coaches working with head coach ... Read More »
2 responsesMetz commits to Minot State ACHA D1 hockey
By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Matayah Metz can breathe a little easier, she’s going to Minot State University. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat product committed to the ACHA Div I hockey team located in the city of Minot in North Dakota on May 23. She said she is excited for the opportunity and relieved to have found a spot to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial track and field finals in city this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 3rd, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat will play host to the province’s top track and field athletes this weekend. The Alberta School’s Athletic Association is hosting the provincial track and field finals at the Medicine Hat rotary track Friday and Saturday. Friday gets started at 8:45 a.m. with the Junior, Intermediate and Senior men’s 100m Pent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks fall in six run walk-off ninth for Brooks
By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks witnessed a walk-off win Thursday night, only it wasn’t their own. The Mavericks led the Brooks Bombers 8-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth and ended up losing 9-8 . The loss comes two days after the Mavericks fell 6-4 in the 10th inning at Athletic Park against the Okotoks ... Read More »
1 responseDrag racing underway in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 2nd, 2022
Medicine Hat drag racing got their season underway last Friday. Zac Henderson from Okotoks won the Street Friday race by beating out Ted Buzunis from Fort Macleod. The Friday Night Bike event was won Adam Hettler from Calgary who beat out Medicine Hat’s Kaylin Bradley. On Saturday, Brandon Peck from Carseland won the Jr. Thunder ... Read More »
9 responsesHawks capture provincial baseball championship
By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Hat High Hawks won the final and most important battle of Medicine Hat. The Hawks senior boys baseball team beat the McCoy Colts 2-0 Wednesday night at Athletic Park to capture the Alberta Premiere Baseball League Championship. Hat High’s JV team also captured their provincial title last weekend, also by beating the Colts. ... Read More »
6 responsesInside the CFL: Dickenson hoping for quick start out of the gate
By GRAHAM KELLY on June 2nd, 2022
Last year a young Calgary Stampeder team got off to a slow 2-5 mark. Fourteen starters from the team that lost the 2019 semifinal were gone, including all-stars like receivers Reggie Begelton and Eric Rogers, defenders Tre Roberson (he came back) and Brandon Smith, as well as punter Rob Maver. During the season they overcame ... Read More »
9 responsesBueckert, Robinson sign with CJFL clubs
By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Xavier Bueckert has wanted to play football after leaving high school for a long time. That desire came true Wednesday. The McCoy Colts offensive lineman signed with the Calgary Colts of the Canadian Junior Football League. He said he’s excited to be able to continue his career and play in Calgary. “It means a ... Read More »
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