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McKenna: I’m going to try to be one of the top guys
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna wants to be an impact player for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The first overall pick in the 2022 WHL draft is looking to become one of the main guys in the Tigers lineup and said he is excited to play with the other prospects. “There’s going to be guys who will play ... Read More »
3 responsesIrvine wins first chuckwagon race of season in Grande Prairie
By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2022
Driver Doug Irvine won a photo-finish championship heat run on Sunday to start the 2022 chuckwagon season with a show title at the Grande Prairie Stampede. He next heads to his home-town race in Bonnyville this weekend before the World Professional Chuckwagon Tour visits Medicine Hat from June 16-19. Night four of the Grande Prairie ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall in extra innings to Okotoks
By James Tubb on May 31st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got their first taste of losing Tuesday night. After leading 3-1 for five innings, the Mavericks allowed two runs in the sixth and lost 6-4 in the 10th inning to the Okotoks Dawgs at Athletic Park. When the 10th inning began the Mavericks P.A. announcer informed the crowd, and some of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JV Hawks win baseball provincials against Colts
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The junior varsity Hat High Hawks baseball team had to overcome the odds to win their provincial title Saturday. The Hawks and McCoy Colts JV teams both made it to the semifinals in their provincial finals this weekend in Milk River. The Hawks trailed the Notre Dame Hounds 7-0 before they came back and ... Read More »
5 responsesMavericks start season on full throttle
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have not let off the gas to start their WCBL season. The Mavs concluded a three-game sweep of the Moose Jaw Miller Express with a 9-3 win in their home opener at Athletic Park Sunday, marking the first Mavericks game in Medicine Hat since 2019. The Mavs outscored Moose Jaw ... Read More »
5 responsesMavericks win home opener at newly renovated Athletic Park
By James Tubb on May 29th, 2022
Baseball is back in Medicine Hat in a big way. The Medicine Hat Mavericks returned to Athletic Park for their first home game since the 2019 season and beat the Moose Jaw Miller Express 9-3 to sweep their first three game set of the season. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said the day as a ... Read More »
8 responsesMavericks score 13 runs in four innings, win big in Moose Jaw
By James Tubb on May 28th, 2022
The offence was flowing for the Medicine Hat Mavericks Saturday night. After falling behind 1-0 in the second inning, the Mavericks piled on 13 runs in four innings to pick up the road win, beating the Moose Jaw Miller Express 13-8. The two clubs met Friday in the season opener, a 3-2 win for the ... Read More »
3 responsesMavs win season opener
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 28th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks haven’t missed a beat since their last game in 2019. The WCBL club won their first game of the 2022 season Friday, beating the Moose Jaw Miller Express 3-2 on the road. Gerrit Erickson picked up the win on the mound going five innings while striking out two and only allowing ... Read More »
3 responsesGainer looking to win with hometown Tigers
By JAMES TUBB on May 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hudson Gainer’s No. 1 goal as a Medicine Hat Tiger is a simple one: Bring a Memorial Cup to the Gas City. The 15-year-old Medicine Hat defenceman was one of 10 players selected by the Tigers during the WHL Draft on May 19. Gainer was selected by the club in the fourth round, 77th ... Read More »
6 responsesMedicine Hat Horseshoe club ringing up the new season
By JAMES TUBB on May 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Horseshoe Club will be on display this weekend. The club, located at 167 Stratton Way SE, is opening its doors Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for all interested horseshoers. Horseshoe club treasurer/secretary Lloyd Doucette said he’s looking forward to the weekend and the opportunity to talk horseshoes with interested people ... Read More »
1 responseCubs start next season approach with spring camp
By JAMES TUBB on May 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s no rest for the wicked or the Medicine Hat Cubs. The Jr. B club welcomed 60 players to athree-day spring camp which got underway Friday night at Big Marble Go Centre with a practice and scrimmage. Cubs head coach and general manager Randy Wong said he hasn’t stopped thinking about hockey since the ... Read More »
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