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Local golfer all but masters the Blume ahead of Alberta Open
By BRUCE PENTON on August 8th, 2024
Medicine Hat’s Dillon Batsel made golf history at Desert Blume Golf Club on July 31, and hopes to carry his hot streak over to the Alberta Open championship at the Blume next week. Batsel, a 31-year-old Medicine Hat College instructor in economics and finance and an assistant pro since 2018 at Desert Blume, stunned the ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: The dog days of August taking a real good lick out of the CFL
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews August 1, fourth place Winnipeg 25, first place B.C. 0. Said Lion tamer Rick Campbell:”We got our butts beat. They played well and we had a bad day at the office.” August 3, cellar-dwelling Elks 42, second place Saskatchewan 31. Said rookie Rider boss Corey Mace,”We just didn’t look like us tonight, we weren’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips looks to carry MVP-calibre season into playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The man they call ‘Big Diesel’ has been all gas, no breaks this season for the Medicine Hat Mavericks. Outfielder Jordan Phillips has made his offensive prowess known early and often this WCBL summer, reaching a level that has him against the league’s best and nearing record levels. Phillips finished his second season in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major Mavs off to Little League national finals today
By JAMES TUBB on August 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U12AAA Major Mavs went into Little League nationals with the goal of enjoying the extended season. Seven wins later, they’re looking to become Canada’s team. The Major Mavs are off to the Little League national finals with a 6-0 win Wednesday over the host Kingston Colts, securing a spot in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop Game 1 Wednesday to Saskatoon
By James Tubb on August 7th, 2024
The Saskatoon Berries left a sour taste in the mouths of Medicine Hat Mavericks fans Wednesday. The Mavs dropped Game 1 of their East division semifinals series to the Berries, falling 6-4 at Athletic Park. With the loss, the Mavs trail the expansion Berries 1-0 in the best-of-three series with Game 2 at Saskatoon on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna tallies three points in Canada’s opening win at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 7th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Gavin McKenna and Team Canada are off to a hot start at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward had a goal and two assists in Canada’s 10-0, tournament opening win over Switzerland on Monday. Canada faced off against Slovakia on Tuesday in a game not complete by press time. They finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major Mavs sweep round robin, face host Kingston in semis today
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U12AAA Major Mavs will carry a perfect record into the Little League national playoffs. The Mavs secured a perfect 6-0 round-robin record at the nationals with a 7-0 win Tuesday morning over Team Ontario, clinching the first place seed at the seven-team tournament. Tuesday’s game was a makeup for a rained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vulcano brothers look to set tone in Mavs playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Vulcano brothers provided a short flash of excitement for the Medicine Hat Mavericks last season. This year, the duo is looking to do their part to propel the team to the promise land. Mavs’ starting shortstop Johnny Vulcano has been a mainstay in the lineup all season, suiting up in 52 games with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs feeling well aligned for playoff run
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks look to leave a bitter taste on what has been a sweet debut summer in Saskatoon. The Mavs get their 2024 playoffs underway Wednesday when they host the expansion Saskatoon Berries at Athletic Park for Game 1 of the WCBL East division semifinals. For Medicine Hat, they enter the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanneste to experience hometown advantage in Mavs’ semifinals
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tyler Vanneste is looking to squash the dreams of his hometown team. The Medicine Hat Mavericks infielder is getting set for the Mavs’ first-round matchup against the Saskatoon Berries that gets underway Wednesday with Game 1 at Athletic Park. The series will turn to Saskatoon on Thursday for Game 2 and Vanneste, who grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Drag Strip hosts points weekend at strip
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Rubber was burned and points were awarded this weekend at the Medicine Hat Drag Strip. The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association hosted a points weekend at the strip, with 24 different runs. The weekend kicked off with the Street Friday competition, won by Kevin Vandenberg of Shaughnessy, Alta. Kelsie Epp of Cypress County finished ... Read More »
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