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Jeske reflects on season at Mavericks helm
By JAMES TUBB on August 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb This summer was one of many firsts for Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske. His first opportunity as a manager, first time visiting Canada and being a part of the WCBL and most importantly, experiencing Tim Hortons north of the border. “Tim Hortons in Canada, you can’t really beat it,” Jeske said. “It ... Read More »
2 responsesFarewell, Rids!: Bob Ridley calls it a career after more than 50 years behind the mic for the Medicine Hat Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on August 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tuesday marked the end of an era in Medicine Hat. Medicine Hat Tigers long-time broadcaster Bob Ridley announced via the team that he would be stepping away from the mic and entering retirement. Ridley told the News on Tuesday that he is in good health and the decision was one he had been pondering ... Read More »
3 responsesMedicine Hat Open gets underway today
By JAMES TUBB on August 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tennis Club will be in full throttle this week. The local club is holding the Medicine Hat Open with the action getting started tonight and finishing up Saturday evening. Club manager Ken Clement said the tournament is returning to its pre-COVID format of including both the singles and doubles tournaments in ... Read More »
2 responsesHockey Hounds finally celebrate 50 years of service
By JAMES TUBB on August 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It took two years but the Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds association finally celebrated its history. The local organization dedicated to the promotion and development of hockey in Medicine Hat and area held its 50th anniversary celebration this weekend after having to put it on hold for two years. The Hockey Hounds officially reached 50 ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks playoff run comes to a close
By JAMES TUBB on August 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks fell just short of the 2022 WCBL final. After opening their East Division final against the Moose Jaw Miller Express with a 2-1 win Friday night in Moose Jaw, the Mavericks dropped two straight: losing 7-1 Saturday at Athletic Park and 5-1 Sunday back in Moose Jaw in the decisive ... Read More »
2 responsesMedHat U15 soccer team wins provincial gold
By JAMES TUBB on August 16th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U15 RASC boys soccer team added to their trophy case in a big way. The U15 squad won gold at the Alberta Soccer Association provincial championships held in Lethbridge this weekend. They were undefeated in all four games, winning the gold medal match on Sunday 4-2 against EMFC Calgary, who represented ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks eliminated from playoffs after 5-1 Game 3 loss
By James Tubb on August 14th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks season came to a close Sunday night in Moose Jaw. The Mavericks fell 5-1 to the Miller Express in Game 3 of their East division finals series as their WCBL playoffs came to a close. Medicine Hat jumped ahead in the series with a 2-1 Game 1 win in Moose Jaw ... Read More »
2 responsesMavericks fall in Game 2, face winner-takes-all Game 3
By James Tubb on August 13th, 2022
For the first time in the 2022 WCBL playoffs, the Medicine Hat Mavericks face elimination. The Mavericks fell 7-2 Saturday night in Game 2 of the East division finals against the Moose Jaw Miller Express at Athletic Park. They will head to Moose Jaw Sunday for a winner-takes-all Game 3 that gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ... Read More »
2 responsesKrassman excited to help grow football in Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on August 13th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jole Krassman didn’t think he would ever get the chance to be a head coach of a football team. He now gets to live out that dream starting this high school season. The 37-year-old is the new coach of the Monsignor McCoy Colts when the Rangeland Football Conference season gets underway later this month. ... Read More »
2 responsesJeske: This team goes with Zach Stark
By JAMES TUBB on August 13th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat catcher Zach Stark is leading the Mavericks on and off the field. The 22-year-old Hatter carried the bulk of innings behind the plate in the regular season and has become the mainstay at the position due to both necessity and his ability. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said the Mavericks will only ... Read More »
2 responsesMavericks win pitchers duel in Moose Jaw to take series lead
By James Tubb on August 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are on the verge of their first WCBL finals since 2018. The Mavericks won 2-1 to take Game 1 on Friday night in Moose Jaw as they lead the Miller Express 1-0 in their best of three East divison finals series. The win gives the Mavericks a chance to punch their ... Read More »
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