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Team bonding over NBA Finals

By SEAN ROONEY on June 4th, 2019

srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney When the public address announcer told fans at the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ home opener last Thursday that the Toronto Raptors had won the first game of the NBA Finals, a few Mavs players were jubilant. Not just because they’re Canadian, either. There was $5 at stake. “We’ve got Cali boys here, Canadians trying to ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL: Bombers fans hope this is the year; Lions start new era

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2019

The end of an era in CFL football came last November when Wally Buono retired as the head coach of the B.C. Lions. It will be the end of an era in Winnipeg football this November if the Blue Bombers fail to reach the Grey Cup. Winnipegers want a winner. They were disappointed in April ... Read More »

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Swimmers smooth in Calgary

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2019

For some swimmers it was the end of the road, but for others, provincials are still left on the schedule. The Medicine Hat Waves put four athletes on the podium this past weekend at the Steve Brown Memorial meet in Calgary, with three set to continue on for the Alberta finals in two weeks’ time. ... Read More »

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Lacrosse: Lots of medals for teams in Strathmore

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2019

It was a golden weekend for Medicine Hat’s novice- and midget-aged lacrosse teams. Both the Novice 1 and 2 Sun Devils won their respective divisions at the Redneck Rumble tournament in Strathmore, going a combined 8-0. The midget team also topped the podium, while peewee and bantam teams earned bronze. For the Novice 1’s, wins ... Read More »

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Putting it all together: Sun Devils win fourth in a row

By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 3rd, 2019

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Sun Devils are putting it all together with the home stretch in sight. The Sun Devils rallied to sweep their weekend with a 11-4 win over the Sabrecats Saturday in Calgary and a 10-6 victory over the Olds Stingers on Sunday at the Moose Recreation Centre. “I think finally everyone is ... Read More »

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Monarchs close out Servus tournament on a high

By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 3rd, 2019

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs dug their way out of a losing skid to close out their host Servus Credit Union AA American Legion Baseball Tournament with a resounding 11-1 win over the Calgary Redbirds. After going without a win in a rain-shortened Vauxhall tournament to kick off the seasons, the Monarchs found themselves ... Read More »

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Tigers alumni take to Twitter to thank departing coach Shaun Clouston

By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 1st, 2019

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Tigers alumni came out of the woodwork Thursday to show support for the team’s departing head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston. Many of Clouston’s former players took to Twitter to share their thoughts and memories after hearing the news that he and the Tigers had mutually decided to part ways after ... Read More »

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Mavericks improve to 2-0

By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2019

The Medicine Hat Mavericks climbed to 2-0 on the Western Canadian Baseball League season by sweeping a home-and-home set against the Brooks Bombers with a commanding 14-7 win on Friday at Elks Field. Medicine Hat came out of the gates with first-inning solo shots from Nolan Rattai and Sal Rodriguez. While the Bombers answered back ... Read More »

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Rattlers miss the cut in Ontario

By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2019

Medicine Hat College’s women’s golf team was forced out of the Canadian University/College Championship in Komoka, Ont. after missing the cut at the end of the third round. Nicole Schultz led the Rattlers through the first three rounds and closed out her weekend at 52-over after going 86-92-93-271, while Sierra Zukowski went 92-89-91-272 to finish ... Read More »

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Back to the future: Desjardins returns to Tigers

By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 1st, 2019

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Ask any Medicine Hat Tigers fan about the golden age, and they’ll speak glowingly about former bench boss Willie Desjardins. Well, the golden age is back. The Tigers announced Friday morning that Desjardins is returning to the team to serve as head coach and general manager, effective immediately – making the announcement less than ... Read More »

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