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Under-16 Thunder take bronze at softball provincials
By Sean Rooney on July 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Thunder won bronze at under-16 B softball provincials, and very nearly had a spot in Sunday’s final. In the town of Calahoo, the Thunder forced an extra inning and had a runner at third base to force a second but fell 14-13 to the Sedgewick Oilers in their semifinal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards sweeps baby grands
By Ryan McCracken on July 16th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken A little brake problem couldn’t stop Dale Edwards on Saturday at Medicine Hat Speedway. The 25-year-old Cochrane product made a few adjustments in the pit before winning a tightly contested second heat and moving on to take the checkered flag in Saturday’s baby grands main event. “We had to get those figured out, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seefried wins Redcliff Open
By Ryan McCracken on July 16th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Lanny Seefried shot a tournament-low 73 Sunday at Riverview Golf Club to clinch his third Redcliff Open championship after trailing by three shots entering the final round. Seefried managed to draw even with Saturday’s leader, Jason Risk, through the front-9 Sunday before draining a couple of key shots then hanging on for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs bounce back for walk-off win on seniors’ day
By Ryan McCracken on July 16th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs shook off a pair of losses and battled back for a 14-4 walk-off victory over the Missoula Mavericks to avoid a series sweep on Sunday at Jeffries Field. Hat outfielder Cavan Kolody — one of eight graduating Monarchs playing in their final home game of the AA American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks ride the long ball to win four-game set over Giants
By Ryan McCracken on July 16th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Mavericks rode the long ball to victory Sunday at Athletic Park. Catcher David Vilches hit two home runs as one of four Mavericks to clear the fence in a narrow 9-8 win over the Fort McMurray Giants Sunday. “When everybody is on, we’re on. We’re having bit hits, home runs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty of competition at mixed doubles tourney
By Ryan McCracken on July 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Lauren Danroth and Trevor Riddell combined to clinch the Medicine Hat Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament title on Saturday at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club. Danroth and Riddell clinched the championship with a straight sets victory over Kristen Norris and Craig Weich in the Open final. Eryn Comeau and Ryan Comeau took the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks clinch playoff spot with 16 games remaining
By Sean Rooney on July 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News With two weeks left in the regular season, the Medicine Hat Mavericks will be able to ensure all arms are ready for August, when playoffs begin. But if you dig down into the statistics, they’re already doing a pretty good job of that. For a team that’s scored by far the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mav pitchers jump in on batting practice before playoff-clinching win
By Ryan McCracken on July 14th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Even the pitchers were going deep on Friday at Athletic Park. Following Jaymon Cervantes’ complete game shutout victory over the Regina Red Sox on Wednesday, the Medicine Hat Mavericks opted to put their pitchers at the plate for batting practice before taking on the Fort McMurray Giants. While the arms stayed on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AAAs take Hat battle
By Ryan McCracken on July 14th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat AAA Thunder kicked off their host invitational baseball tournament with a commanding cross-town victory over the local AA squad on Friday at KinCoulee Park. Jack Didack, Evan Morrison, Carson Sauter and Hayden Hall all connected for 3 RBI in a 19-1 landslide victory that will serve as a tune-up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights persevere in back-and-forth victory
By Ryan McCracken on July 13th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken A pair of nightmare innings nearly paved the way to disaster on Thursday at Athletic Park — but the Medicine Hat K of C Knights managed to return the favour. While the Knights watched a 5-1 lead flip into a four-run deficit by allowing 12 runs to the Lewiston Redbirds through the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-coach takes over as Cubs president
By Sean Rooney on July 13th, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney A dozen years after he first became coach of the Medicine Hat Travelodge Cubs, Dave Kowalchuk is taking over as the junior B hockey team’s president. He’s wasting no time in trying to transform the club’s fortunes, both on and off the ice. “We’re going to recruit here hard, try to build a ... Read More »
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