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Why only use just one arm: Mavericks’ ambidextrous pitcher proud of his abilities
By JAMES TUBB on June 14th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jon Shields has gotten used to the weird looks he gets on the mound. The Texas product just waves them off, using his right arm. Or left arm. Whichever one he isn’t pitching with at that time. The Medicine Hat Mavericks pitcher has the unique ability of being an ambidextrous pitcher, meaning he pitches ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Boxing Club wraps up season in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Boxing Club competed at a bout in Calgary last weekend. The local club sent one boxer, Jacob Walne, to the competition held at Olympus Boxing Club. Walne defeated Alex Issa from Alliance Boxing Club in Saskatoon in the open 54 kg division. The victory was Walne’s eighth straight win. It also capped ... Read More »
1 responseMavs complete comeback for 6-4 win Thursday
By James Tubb on June 13th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks were the comeback kids Thursday in Saskatoon. The Mavericks scored four unanswered runs to come back and beat the Saskatoon Berries 6-4, snapping a two-game losing streak. Medicine Hat lost 14-8 at Saskatoon on Wednesday. The two teams traded runs in the second and third innings to open the scoring. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Bo shines in return, don’t blame the microchips
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The word of the day for Calgary’s home opener last Friday was relief. Relief that the game wasn’t cancelled due to the local water emergency; relief that the home team won 31-24, and relief that former favourite son Bo Levi Mitchell received a warm welcome on his return with the Hamilton Ti-Cats and relief ... Read More »
1 response61-year-old driver from Saskatchewan wins Bonnyville Chuckwagon Championship ahead of tour stop in the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Luke Tournier won the Bonnyville Chuckwagon Championship with a clean, fast run this past weekend at the WPCA tour event ahead of the Medicine Hat Stampede derby later this month. Professional chuckwagon drivers will compete at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds from June 20-23, following a weekend off after Bonnyville. In that ... Read More »
1 responseLocal cross-fitters compete over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Multiple teams of Medicine Hat Cross Fit athletes were in competition over the weekend. A group of 10 cross fitters competed in Lethbridge, taking part in a one-day event, Pandamonium, hosted by CrossFit Framework. Each team had to complete four workouts over the course of the day. In the ladies scaled division, Hatters Kara ... Read More »
1 responseGetz relishing hometown experience
By JAMES TUBB on June 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Brett Getz got a taste of the Western Canadian Baseball League last season and is now enjoying the local flair. The Medicine Hat product is suiting up for his second summer of WCBL action, getting his first chance to play for his childhood team, the Mavericks. He’s pitched in three games so far, accumulating ... Read More »
1 responseMavs fall 14-8 Wednesday at Saskatoon
By James Tubb on June 12th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks beat themselves Wednesday night. The Mavs recorded four errors, walked eight batters and hit another three en route to a 14-8 road loss to the Saskatoon Berries. Medicine Hat came into the contest off two off-days, losing their last game, a 5-1 defeat to the Weyburn Beavers at Athletic Park on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign second defenceman from 2024 WHL Draft
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers signed a fifth prospect from the 2024 WHL draft. The Tigers announced the signing of defenceman Kayne Wright on Tuesday. The 15-year-old Edmonton product was selected 171st overall by Medicine Hat in the May draft. Wright played the 2023-24 season with the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep program. In 26 ... Read More »
1 responseSoftball roundup: U11 Thunder Black record winning weekend of softball
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U11 Thunder Black finished their weekend of softball on a high note. The Thunder Black had four games across two days, winning the final three. They opened the weekend with a 14-10 loss Saturday to the U11 Lethbridge Heat. Elisabeth Switzer led the Thunder offence with two hits, two RBIs and ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Tennis Club’s Father’s Day classic starts today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club is adding to the Father’s Day weekend with a three-day tournament. The club will host 54 tennis players this weekend with a Father’s Day Classic tournament geared toward celebrating families on and off the court. The play gets underway Friday evening at 5 p.m. with men’s open play. The ... Read More »
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