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Hat swimmer enjoys nationals experience
By JAMES TUBB on August 5th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Swimming at a national level was better than Rowynn Biffart ever expected. It’s also a level she can’t wait to compete at again. The 13-year-old Hatter competed at the 2022 Canadian Junior Swimming Championships in both the 100-metre and 200-metre breaststroke events last week in Montreal. “I had never been there before, so it ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fuelled throughout season in many different ways
By JAMES TUBB on August 5th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have utilized a lot of different ways to stay energized the WCBL season. Coffee is obviously a go-to, whether it’s pre-game trips to Starbucks where Mavericks with cars take a couple passengers, or simply get it at Athletic Park. Energy drinks are also a must have for the Mavericks, as ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 8-5 Thursday, remain in playoff spot
By James Tubb on August 4th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks were playing from behind early Thursday. The Mavericks trailed the Weyburn Beavers 2-0 after the first inning and ultimately fell 8-5 at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat came into the loss on the heels of a 9-5 loss to the Lethbridge Bulls Tuesday in the Hat. The Mavericks had the opportunity to ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks remain in playoff hunt after 9-5 loss Tuesday night
By JAMES TUBB on August 4th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks are holding onto the fourth and final playoff spot in the WCBL’s East division. The Mavericks lost 9-5 Tuesday night to the Lethbridge Bulls at Athletic park putting the Mavs’ record at 17-36. The Weyburn Beavers, who sit behind Medicine Hat in the standings with a record of 13-38, also ... Read More »
1 responseAdam Sykora staying in Slovakia for ’22-23 season
By JAMES TUBB on August 4th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers import draft pick Adam Sykora won’t be donning the orange and black this season. The Slovakian forward told Matej Deraj of Dennik Sport in Slovakia on Tuesday he would be playing for HK Nitra for the 2022-23 season. “I’ve been informed I’m staying in Nitra,” Sykora said to Deraj. “The Rangers ... Read More »
1 responseInside The CFL: The pursuit of perfection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 4th, 2022
Before the biggest crowd of the year last Saturday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers downed the Stamps 35-28 at the Crowchild Corral, winning both ends of their home-and-home series. As the late Don Meredith liked to sing on Monday Night Football, “The party’s over.” With a six-point lead in the standings, the race for first place ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Senior Men’s Championship underway at Desert Blume Golf Club
By JAMES TUBB on August 4th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The City of Medicine Hat and Desert Blume Golf Club are playing host to some of the province’s best senior golfers. The Alberta Senior Men’s Championship teed off Tuesday at Desert Blume Golf Club, with the three-day event run by Alberta Golf hosting 120 players from across the province to compete not only for ... Read More »
1 responseMick Nieman Memorial Golf Tournament raising money for Alzheimer’s set for this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The third annual Mick Nieman Memorial Golf Tournament is set to tee off Saturday. Sisters Nicole Ambrosi and Wendy Weiss started the tournament in 2020 to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories in memory of their dad, Mick Neiman, who passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2014. The first tournament ... Read More »
1 responseMavs weathered mid-season departures with timely additions
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have handled their share of player departures this season. Seven players from the Mavericks’ opening day roster left the club at various points for different reasons. That is part of the program for a team in the WCBL, according to Mavericks owner/GM Greg Morrison. “It’s part of the challenge as ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 9-5 Tuesday night to Lethbridge
By James Tubb on August 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got beat Tuesday night. The Mavericks were almost doubled up as they fell 9-5 to the Lethbridge Bulls at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat entered the contest on the heels of a 6-2 loss in Swift Current Monday against the 57’s. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said they have to tip their ... Read More »
1 responseMedHat Stampede rides again
By James Tubb on August 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede and Rodeo did not disappoint this weekend as cowboys and cowgirls battled the heat to show off their craft. Two days of rodeo starting Thursday and Friday culminated on championship Saturday as one of the last events of the city’s event of the year. The 2022 Medicine Hat rodeo was ... Read More »
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