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YMCA excited for road hockey fundraiser
By JAMES TUBB on June 24th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Road hockey fans can get their fix today with hockey for a cause. The YMCA of Medicine Hat is hosting the Sticks on First Street Hockey Tournament. The Sticks on First tournament is an IG Wealth Management Medicine Hat initiative to raise funds for the local YMCA. Helene Nicholson, philanthropy director with the YMCA, ... Read More »
1 responseBulldogs Track & Field Club in action at Foote Field Open and U16/U18 Team Alberta Trials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Bulldogs track & field club competed at the Foote Field Open and U16/U18 Team Alberta Trials last weekend in Edmonton. The Bulldogs picked up a silver, three bronze medals and six top-five placings. Laine Gautier competed at the U16 level and picked up the silver with a personal best in the 800m. ... Read More »
1 responseKrall an intense force on Mavericks mound
By JAMES TUBB on June 24th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Mathew Krall brings an intensity on the mound that imposes itself not only on the other team but on his own manager. “His demeanour, I joke that he’s a little bit of a psychopath and I kind of leave him alone, don’t talk to him because you might find yourself hidden somewhere,” Mavericks head ... Read More »
1 responseAnother blown lead costs Mavericks Thursday
By James Tubb on June 23rd, 2022
Having an off day Friday couldn’t come soon enough for the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Mavericks will use the day to forget and move on from their 10-9 loss Thursday night against the Moose Jaw Miller Express at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat led 6-4 through six innings before allowing six runs in the top of ... Read More »
1 responseMHC Rattlers announce new soccer/futsal associate coach
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers announced a new member of their coaching staff Wednesday. In a press release and on their social medias, the Rattlers announced the hiring of Damir Omerovic as an associate coach for the Rattlers men’s and women’s soccer/futsal programs. Omerovic, A Medicine Hat resident originally from Bosnia, is a former Rattlers ... Read More »
1 responseEwing brings unique delivery, versatility to Mavs
By JAMES TUBB on June 23rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The face of Major League Baseball is two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. While Nate Ewing may not be the face of the Medicine Hat Mavericks, he is a versatile part of their roster having the ability to go from designated hitter to closing the game on the mound. Getting the chance to get in the ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Why can’t coaches be questioned on their decicions
By GRAHAM KELLY on June 23rd, 2022
Last week 13 members of the 2020-2021 class were inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Seven are associated with the Calgary Stampeders, a reflection of the organization’s dominance since Norm Kwong, Wally Buono and Stan Schwartz took over the team in the late 1980s and early ’90s. Those three worthy gentlemen are Hall-of-Famers, ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 11-5 to Moose Jaw Wednesday night
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are in a funk right now. The Mavericks dropped their third straight contest Wednesday, losing 11-5 to the Moose Jaw Miller Express at Athletic Park. Head coach Tyler Jeske said the losses all feel the same but different in a way. “I’m kind of at a loss for words at this ... Read More »
1 responseBeat the Heat skateboard competition in Hat on July 1
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat News Some of the top skateboarders in Canada will be divulging on Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is hosting the Beat the Heat skateboard competition at the Kinsmen Skate Plaza on July 1. Beat the Heat is one of the biggest amateur skate competitions in the country, with more than $25,000 ... Read More »
3 responsesMonarchs stumble in weekend series
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat 18U Moose Monarchs were in Great Falls over the weekend and dropped both of their contests. The Monarchs lost their first game Saturday against the Chargers 6-0. Trevin Ressler started the game on the mound and picked up three strikeouts in his five innings of work. Dylan Lefler took ... Read More »
3 responsesMavericks embrace change of pace with summer ball
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: ReporterTubb The Western Canadian Baseball League season is the representation of the saying, “a sprint, not a marathon.” The season kicked off May 27 and runs until Aug. 6, which means squeezing 56 games into a span of 71 days. Add in rain-outs that can be added to the limited off days or ... Read More »
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