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Salazar signs with Mexican league
By James Tubb on July 5th, 2022
When Adrian Salazar joined the Medicine Hat Mavericks in late May, he had his sights set on signing a professional baseball contract. After a blistering start to the WCBL season, he achieved that goal. The Glendale, Ariz. product has signed a pro contract with Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League and reported to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs score early, beat Weyburn 13-10
By James Tubb on July 3rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are leaving Weyburn with two wins. The Mavericks beat the Beavers 13-10 Sunday night to follow up on their 6-5 win Saturday night. Mavs head coach Tyler Jeske said it’s always nice to win, especially on the road. “Coming in here and getting two runs, creates a little more separation for ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks hold on for 6-5 win in Weyburn
By James Tubb on July 2nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had a nail biter on the road Saturday night. The bases were loaded with two outs in the bottom of the ninth but the Mavericks held on for the 6-5 win over the Weyburn Beavers. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said the win showed him the grit of the team. “You ... Read More »
1 responseErickson looking to grow with Mavericks
By JAMES TUBB on July 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gerrit Erickson has fit in well as a starting pitcher for the Medicine Hat Mavericks. What stands out about that? He joined the team as a reliever. The 19-year-old pitcher comes from Chico State University in Chico, Calif., and threw a total of 22.1 innings in his freshman year, with game highs of three ... Read More »
1 responseTigers select forward Adam Sýkora in Import Draft
By JAMES TUBB on July 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers added some international flair to their prospect pool Friday morning. With the first overall pick in the 2022 CHL Import Draft, the Tigers selected Slovakian centreman Adam Sýkora. .The 17-year-old (18 in September) had 10 goals and 17 points in 46 games last season playing for HK Nitra of the ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks held scoreless Friday night
By James Tubb on July 1st, 2022
It didn’t go their way but Medicine Hat Mavericks fans were treated to a pitchers duel for Canada Day. The Swift Current 57’s held the Mavericks to three hits Friday night as they handed Medicine Hat a 2-0 loss at Athletic Park. The loss marks the second time in the last three games the Mavericks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers select Slovakian forward Adam Sýkora in Import Draft
By James Tubb on July 1st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Tigers selected Slovakian forward Adam Sýkora with the first pick of the CHL Import Draft Friday morning. Sýkora had 10 goals and 17 points in 46 games last season playing for HK Nitra of the Slovak Extraliga league. The 17-year-old (18 in Sept.), also had two goals and three points in six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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