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Chyzowski invited to Golden Knights camp after missing out at draft
By Ryan McCracken on June 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers centre Ryan Chyzowski may not have heard his name called at the NHL entry draft this weekend, but he’ll still be getting a shot to turn some heads at the big-league level this summer. The 18-year-old Kamloops product was invited to attend development camp with the Western Conference champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks’ game in Fort McMurray called off due to weather
By Ryan McCracken on June 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Mavericks were forced to pack it up early in Fort McMurray. After winning three straight road games against the Giants at Shell Place, the Mavericks approached Friday’s series finale eying the sweep, but inclement weather resulted in the cancellation of the contest. The Mavericks — who hold a 2.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seventh-inning rally falls short for Knights
By Ryan McCracken on June 23rd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat K of C Knights were a single swing away from forcing extras, if not a walk-off, to open Friday’s A American Legion Baseball doubleheader against the Havre North Stars, but the rousing rally fell short. Trailing 3-0 entering the bottom of the seventh, the Knights managed to cut the deficit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s Clarke to play in Humboldt
By Sean Rooney on June 23rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney He’s switched teams before, even provinces. But there’s no way Michael Clarke can adequately prepare himself for where he’s going next. The 19-year-old from Medicine Hat was traded to the Humboldt Broncos Thursday, meaning he’ll be one of the few veterans on a team rebuilding from the worst tragedy in junior hockey history. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charity honours cowboy who loved kids, sports
By Sean Rooney on June 23rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Blair Stroh was a cowboy first, but the truth is he did it all. Now a charity in his name will ensure other kids who want to keep playing sports, can. The 45-year-old died when his car went off the road near the family ranch in Elkwater Aug. 24, 2017. Friends and family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florkowski dethroned at one-armed golf championship
By Sean Rooney on June 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Jesse Florkowski’s run as the best one-armed golfer in North America is, shall we say, on pause. The 28-year-old Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club assistant pro was beat in the North American One-Armed Golfer Association final by American Vince Biser in Thursday’s match play final at Odessa Country Club in Texas. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs keeping things simple in Fort Mac
By Sean Rooney on June 22nd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Staying focused on baseball hasn’t been much of a problem for the Medicine Hat Mavericks this week. In Fort McMurray to play four games in four nights, it turns out they haven’t done much else. “Yesterday we took them to Walmart so they could get some groceries and not spend a lot of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Werre finishes sixth at Alberta Open
By Sean Rooney on June 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A spectacular first round wasn’t enough to carry Redcliff’s Ryan Werre to an Alberta Open title. At River Spirit Golf Club Thursday, Werre shot a second-straight 1-over par 73 to finish tied for sixth place. Combined with his opening-round 66, he wound up 4-under for the tournament. Calgary pro Wes Heffernan stormed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks hang on for another win over Giants
By Sean Rooney on June 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The third straight win in Fort McMurray sure was the toughest for the Medicine Hat Mavericks. A tense ballgame ended with controversy and certainly some upset home fans at Shell Place Thursday, as the Mavs staved off two bases-loaded jams in the final innings for an 8-7 win. RELATED: Mavs keeping things ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High the stage for three competitive rugby games Saturday
By Sean Rooney on June 22nd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Saturday promises to be an absolute dream if you’re a rugby fan in Medicine Hat. Three major fixtures are set for Hat High, including two with local players and a third thought to be the highest-level women’s match ever held in the Gas City. “It’s good for rugby development and giving guys in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs pitcher Boutkan keeps Bucks off balance in complete game shutout
By Ryan McCracken on June 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Ethan Boutkan was dialed in Thursday at Athletic Park. The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs pitcher held the Bozeman Bucks to just five hits in a complete game shutout while batting in a pair to open his team’s AA American Legion Baseball doubleheader with an 8-0 victory. Boutkan kept the Bucks off-balance despite working ... Read More »
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