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Four Tigers selected in NHL Draft
By JAMES TUBB on July 2nd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After two seasons without a player drafted into the National Hockey League, the Medicine Hat Tigers were on display this weekend. The Tigers had four players selected in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas, headlined by forward Cayden Lindstrom selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Forward Andrew Basha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs come out on top Monday 16-10
By James Tubb on July 1st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks battled the elements for a dub Monday. The Mavs weathered a rainy Canada Day to come out on top, beating the Weyburn Beavers 16-10 at Athletic Park. Head coach Kevin Mitchell liked his team’s offence and their ability to keep them ahead in the contest. “We swung it really well, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs come back to beat Prospects 12-10 Sunday
By James Tubb on June 30th, 2024
Sunday was Bark in the Park day at Athletic Park and it was the Medicine Hat Mavericks who were the real dogs of the afternoon. The Mavs overcame 10-4 deficit in the sixth inning, scoring eight unanswered runs for a 12-10 win over the Edmonton Prospects. It’s a win head coach Kevin Mitchell says they ... Read More »
1 responseMavs fall in extra innings Saturday at Okotoks
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks came up short in a back-and-forth affair Saturday night. The Mavs traded runs throughout the night with the Okotoks Dawgs, ultimately falling 6-5 in the 12th inning. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 9-8 win Friday at Okotoks over the Dawgs. The Mavs opened the contest in the first ... Read More »
1 responseTigers NHL Draft tracker: Forward Andrew Basha drafted by Flames in second round
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha gets to call his hometown, his NHL home. The 18-year-old forward was selected 41st overall by the Calgary Flames, being the ninth pick of the second round of the NHL’s Entry Draft Saturday at Las Vegas. Basha worked his way into a late first-round touted prospect with a standout ... Read More »
1 responseBean loooking to play smart ball in return with Mavs
By James Tubb on June 29th, 2024
Brady Bean is back for a second summer as a Medicine Hat Maverick and has brought a new approach to his game. The Kennewick, Wash., product joined the Mavs in the middle of June due to an extended playoff run in his first year at the NCAA Div. I level with the Portland Pilots. They ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom drafted 4th by Blue Jackets
By JAMES TUBB on June 29th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cayden Lindstrom did not have to wait long to hear his name called and NHL dream come true Friday. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the first Western Hockey League player drafted in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs snap losing streak with win Friday over Okotoks
By James Tubb on June 28th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got back in the win column against the WCBL’s best. The Mavs came back and held on for a 9-8 win Friday at Okotoks over the Dawgs. Medicine Hat came into the contest with a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 10-8 at Swift Current to the 57’s on Wednesday. The ... Read More »
1 responseLindstrom selected fourth overall by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024 NHL Draft
By James Tubb on June 28th, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Cayden Lindstrom was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night at the NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old forward was the top ranked Canadian Hockey League prospect heading into the draft and was the third ranked North American Skater by the NHL Central Scouting. Lindstrom had 27 goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers win Canadian Colleges Athletic Association community service award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers athletes have been recognized for their community involvement. The Rattlers have been awarded the 2024 CCAA Community Service Award, formally presented at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association general meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday. The CCAA Community Service Award recognizes an institution which has successfully developed and administered a community ... Read More »
1 responseMavs return to Okotoks for first time since finals loss last season
By JAMES TUBB on June 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks return to a place of heartbreak last season. The Mavs open the first of a two-game set at Okotoks against the Dawgs tonight, taking on the defending WCBL champions at Seaman Stadium for the first time since they lost Game 3 of the finals last season. Returning Mavs’ outfielder Brody ... Read More »
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