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Multiple Hat high schoolers putting pen to paper with CJFL

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 4th, 2022

Medicine Hat will be well represented in the Canadian Junior Football League next season. The CJFL’s signing season opened Wednesday with teams across the country putting pen to paper with graduating athletes. Five McCoy Colts have signed deals with different CJFL clubs. Logan Schlosser and Haedyn Davis both signed with the Victoria Island Raiders and ... Read More »

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Paranych: Medicine Hat was my No. 1 choice

By JAMES TUBB on June 4th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Matt Paranych fell in love with the Medicine Hat Tigers before they called his name in the WHL draft. The Edmonton product said it was while watching them roll into town to take on the local Edmonton Oil Kings that they became the team he wanted to play for in the WHL. “I fell ... Read More »

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Mavericks almost comeback, fall 10-7 Friday

By James Tubb on June 3rd, 2022

The Medicine Hat Mavericks almost clawed their way back Friday night at Athletic Park. The Mavericks were down 10-3 after five innings against the Moose Jaw Miller Express and made it interesting with four runs combined in the eighth and ninth but ultimately fell 10-7. The Mavericks find themselves in a rut after starting the ... Read More »

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Fists of Fury this weekend

By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Fight bells will be ringing through the city Saturday night. SACA kickboxing is hosting the kickboxing and may Thai event, Fists of Fury 17, Saturday evening at the Cypress Centre. SACA coach Jamie Droeske said she is excited for their local talent to get a chance to show off their skills. “It’s going to ... Read More »

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SAHA coach to be a part of bench staff in 2023 Canada Winter games

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 3rd, 2022

Evan Vossen will have a busy end of February, beginning of March. The South Alberta Hockey Academy women’s head coach was selected to be part of the Team Alberta U18 coaching staff at the 2023 Canada Winter Games hosted in Prince Edward Island. Vossen will be one of two assistant coaches working with head coach ... Read More »

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Salazar becoming a staple in Mavs lineup

By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Adrian Salazar has enjoyed his first week as a Medicine Hat Maverick. The Mavs’ shortstop said it’s been a lot of fun to start the season and he likes that he’s started the year atop of the lineup. “It’s been good, hard work pays off,” Salazar said. “I had a really good season so ... Read More »

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Provincial track and field finals in city this weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 3rd, 2022

The City of Medicine Hat will play host to the province’s top track and field athletes this weekend. The Alberta School’s Athletic Association is hosting the provincial track and field finals at the Medicine Hat rotary track Friday and Saturday. Friday gets started at 8:45 a.m. with the Junior, Intermediate and Senior men’s 100m Pent ... Read More »

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Metz commits to Minot State ACHA D1 hockey

By JAMES TUBB on June 3rd, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Matayah Metz can breathe a little easier, she’s going to Minot State University. The 19-year-old Medicine Hat product committed to the ACHA Div I hockey team located in the city of Minot in North Dakota on May 23. She said she is excited for the opportunity and relieved to have found a spot to ... Read More »

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Mavericks fall in six run walk-off ninth for Brooks

By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2022

The Medicine Hat Mavericks witnessed a walk-off win Thursday night, only it wasn’t their own. The Mavericks led the Brooks Bombers 8-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth and ended up losing 9-8 . The loss comes two days after the Mavericks fell 6-4 in the 10th inning at Athletic Park against the Okotoks ... Read More »

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Drag racing underway in Medicine Hat

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 2nd, 2022

Medicine Hat drag racing got their season underway last Friday. Zac Henderson from Okotoks won the Street Friday race by beating out Ted Buzunis from Fort Macleod. The Friday Night Bike event was won Adam Hettler from Calgary who beat out Medicine Hat’s Kaylin Bradley. On Saturday, Brandon Peck from Carseland won the Jr. Thunder ... Read More »

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Bueckert, Robinson sign with CJFL clubs

By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Xavier Bueckert has wanted to play football after leaving high school for a long time. That desire came true Wednesday. The McCoy Colts offensive lineman signed with the Calgary Colts of the Canadian Junior Football League. He said he’s excited to be able to continue his career and play in Calgary. “It means a ... Read More »

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