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Tigers trade 2021 second rounder Buttazzoni to Portland
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers announced a trade Monday afternoon. The Tigers traded forward prospect Diego Buttazzoni to the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for two conditional draft picks, a 2024 second-round pick and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick. Immediately after the trade, the Winterhawks announced they had signed the Langley B.C. product to a standard player ... Read More »
1 responseSoakin’ in the Tubb: Hard earned lessons from driving across the province
By JAMES TUBB on August 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Riding the bus is no joke. I had the opportunity to hop on the bus and hit the road with the Medicine Hat Mavericks a couple of times this WCBL season, joining them in Swift Current, then Weyburn for a two-day trip before riding along to Regina and Moose Jaw twice, come the playoffs. ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught set to host PGA Canada Seniors’ Championship
By JAMES TUBB on August 20th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Connaught Golf Club is soon to be centre stage in the PGA Canada golf world. The PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada gets underway Wednesday at Connaught as 47 of the country’s top senior golfers compete on the local course. Connaught general manager Jeffrey Roy said it will be exciting for the three-day tournament that ... Read More »
1 responseSpecial Olympics bocce qualifier in Hat
By JAMES TUBB on August 19th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling club is hosting some of the provinces top bocce talent this weekend. The Special Olympics is holding their bocce world qualifier for Alberta at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday. MedHat lawn bowling club secretary/treasurer Curt Moll said they are excited and honoured to host the event and ... Read More »
1 responseMorrison excited for Mavs to build off 2022 season
By JAMES TUBB on August 18th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, having fans back at Athletic Park and cheering on the Medicine Hat Mavericks was a dream come true for team owner and general manager Greg Morrison. Morrison said from having renovations approved in 2020 and the positive feedback from the fans, he couldn’t be happier. “We asked ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Nathan Rourke has all the gifts
By GRAHAM KELLY on August 18th, 2022
Halfway through the fourth quarter last Saturday, the B.C. Lions were trailing the hometown Stampeders 33-24. They had the ball on the Calgary 53, a perfect time for a quarterback sneak. Instead, Nathan Rourke fired a 33-yard strike to Bryan Burnham who continued to the end zone. After Sean Whyte’s convert the Lions were two ... Read More »
1 responseJeske 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 »
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