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Dawgs walk off with win over Mavericks
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks may have risen up the standings, but the team on top isn’t there by accident. At Okotoks Tuesday, the Mavs lost 6-5 on a bases-loaded single by Kory Longaker off relief pitcher Jon Guardado with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Up 5-4 thanks to a pair of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin leads after the first round
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2019
Becky Martin knows she can contend with the best golfers in the province, and after one round of the Alberta Amateur, now they know, too. The Medicine Hat product posted a 2-over 73 Tuesday, tied with Calgary’s Kenna Hughes atop the leaderboard at The Ranch Golf and Country Club west of Edmonton. Already planning on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs go 1-4 at Spokane event
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Moose Monarchs only managed one win at the Wood Bat Classic in Spokane this past weekend, but their time south of the border isn’t over yet. The AA American Legion baseball team is in Bozeman today and tomorrow to play league games against the Bucks. They beat Spokane’s Shadle Park team 3-2 Friday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder finishes fourth at under-16 softball provincials
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Thunder softball team went 3-3 at under-16 B provincials in Irma this past weekend, finishing just off the podium. The Gas City crew had a great start to their weekend, beating Strathmore 17-13 thanks in part to a 4-for-4 game from Rachel Werre. They then beat Calgary’s Venom 8-3, getting a 3-for-4 effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moving out on his own: MacPherson has plenty to learn as he heads to Springfield this fall
By SEAN ROONEY on July 10th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Dylan MacPherson’s getting a crash course in cooking and everything else he never had to worry about as a hometown player for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The 21-year-old from Redcliff signed a one-year deal with the Springfield Thunderbirds over the weekend, meaning it’s finally time to move out on his own – much unlike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Arbuckle shines under excellent game plan
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
It would be hard to blame the Saskatchewan Roughriders for thinking they would be facing an old grey mare Saturday night at Mosaic Stadium. After all, Calgary lost its opener to Ottawa and had to take advantage of a complete collapse to beat a bad B.C. team. The Stampeders were without their starting running back, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress nearly doubles Hat in Southern Games medals
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Participation may be the most important aspect of the Southern Alberta Summer Games, but you’ve got to think Cypress County was paying attention to the medal standings Saturday in Pincher Creek. As the 50th edition of the Games came to a close, the county beat its medal total from 2018 – totalling 87, compared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Tigers D-man MacPherson signs AHL deal
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Dylan MacPherson took the next step on his hockey career this past weekend. The 21-year-old defenceman from Redcliff has signed a one-year contract with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League. The team announced the signing on Monday. After finishing his last season of junior hockey with his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers, MacPherson got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ross top catcher, gets camp invite
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2019
Kaitlyn Ross’ time playing ball in Okotoks isn’t done yet. The Redcliff catcher helped Alberta to a bronze medal finish at the Women’s Invitational Championships Monday, on base when the winning run came home in a 7-6 win over B.C. Later in the day, she was named the tournament’s top catcher and then picked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun Devils sent packing from RMLL playoffs
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Sun Devils were ousted from the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League’s junior B Tier 2 post-season after a two-game sweep at the hands of the Yetti this weekend in Sylvan Lake. After falling 14-10 to open the best-of-three second-round series, the Sun Devils were unable to force a deciding third game in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Podium sweep: Hatters take first, second and third in men’s tennis at Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 8th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat swept the men’s tennis podium on Saturday at the Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games. While it seems impossible on the surface – as each of Alberta’s eight zones is given a berth into the tournament – three zones did not send teams to the event, allowing two more Hat squads to enter in ... Read More »
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