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Bisons roll to divisional win
By Medicine Hat News on July 16th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s entry at the Alberta Little League Intermediate Divisional Championship got to Saturday’s final in Lethbridge, but a dominant home team stopped them from getting any further. The Lethbridge Bisons earned a 7-0 win, led by pitcher Joseph Seo who struck out 16 batters according to the Lethbridge Herald. Seo only walked one batter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speedway set for two-day fan appreciation weekend
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Speedway will be giving back to its loyal fans with two action-packed days of racing this weekend, as well as an appearance from elite 4×4 offered competition rig Electric Lettuce. Electric Lettuce and driver Rob Inglis have been featured in Four Wheel magazine and won second place on the Top Truck Challenge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All smiles: Under-10 Thunder open Softball Alberta Championships at 1-1
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 13th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Thunder were all smiles on Friday afternoon at the Family Leisure Centre. After opening the Softball Alberta Championships with a 17-15 win over the Calgary Ravens, the under-10 squad faltered in a 20-7 loss to the Red Deer Rage – but it didn’t dampen their spirits. “We did pretty good,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs blow the doors off in Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks clawed back to within one win of the .500 mark following a landslide 14-0 victory over the struggling Brooks Bombers on Friday night at Elks Stadium. The Mavericks took a comfortable 6-0 lead into the seventh before unloading on Bombers relievers Matt Scott and Felix Pena in an eight-run inning. Austin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights open Williston tourney with lopsided win
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
The Medicine Hat K of C Knights kicked off the First National Classic with a 16-4 victory over the Williston 15’s on Friday in Williston, N.D. While the Knights entered the fifth inning trailing 3-1, their offence exploded for 15 runs in the frame before sealing the mercy-rule victory in the home half of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gerlach signs in Switzerland
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 12th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Max Gerlach is taking his talents across the pond. The former Medicine Hat Tigers sniper signed a one-year deal with the Swiss League’s HC Ambri-Piotta after closing out his WHL career with the Saskatoon Blades, and says he’s looking forward to expanding his horizons in a beautiful new setting. “It’s sounds like it’s going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs rally to split doubleheader
By Medicine Hat News on July 11th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs rallied to split their AA American Legion Baseball doubleheader with a late extra-inning victory over the Bucks on Thursday in Bozeman. After falling 8-2 to open the set, the Monarchs rallied to close out the night with a 15-14 victory despite blowing an early seven-run and having to bounce back ... 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!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!Mavericks’ five-game winning streak halted by 57s
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had a five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Swift Current 57s on Friday night at Mitchell Field. Despite being held to just two hits on the night, Medicine Hat managed to seize control of the lead twice – but the 57s stole it back on a four-run rally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showcasing their sport: Hatters hope 55-Plus Summer Games give floor shuffleboard new life
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 6th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Pat and Marian Hemsing are hoping the Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games help give floor shuffleboard a home in Medicine Hat. The husband-and-wife duo are representing the Gas City in the 70-plus division at Medicine Hat Curling Club this weekend – but with any luck, the Games will put shuffleboard on the local radar for ... Read More »
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