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Opener between Mavs, Beavers lives up to billing
By Sean Rooney on July 3rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney It wasn’t his biggest swing of the night, but it sure was Zach Gray’s best. The Medicine Hat Mavericks first baseman knocked a bounding game-winning single off Weyburn closer Eric Evans Monday to give the home team a dramatic 8-7 win at Athletic Park. “I knew he was throwing hard, I was struggling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WMBL’s top teams enjoying the ride so far
By Sean Rooney on July 3rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney It’s been quite the ride so far for the best two teams in the Western Major Baseball League. And you’d better believe the Medicine Hat Mavericks and Weyburn Beavers had Monday and Tuesday’s games at Athletic Park highlighted on the calendar for a while. “They’re really important,” said Mavs shortstop Carson Johnson before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat teams host, win at provincials
By None on July 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Gas City Ball Hockey League hosted provincial championships this past weekend, and a few home teams wound up claiming the trophies. The local league’s Facebook page reported that their under-15 A, under-11 B, and under-9 teams all won gold. No scores were reported nor were full medal results in any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Canadian QB’s haven’t been given a chance
By None on July 3rd, 2018
If Iceland can qualify for soccer’s World Cup and the United States can win the men’s Olympic curling gold, why can’t we produce a Canadian quarterback? Perhaps because American coaches don’t give them a chance. It may be an exaggeration to say the hopes of more than Rider Nation were riding on the shoulders of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights finish strong at UCT tournament
By Ryan McCracken on July 2nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat K of C Knights had their hopes dashed by a three-way tiebreaker as hosts of the UCTA American Legion Baseball Tournament this weekend, but they bounced back to take a consolation victory with a wild 14-13 win over the Fort Macleod Royals. After falling into a 5-0 hole to open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs push streak to 10 in extras
By Ryan McCracken on July 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Mavericks celebrated Canada Day with a comeback walk-off on Sunday night at Athletic Park. After falling into a 3-0 hole in the eighth, the Mavericks rallied to force extras then Louie Canjura connected for a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to secure a 4-3 victory and give Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers prospect Matechuk recovering from injuries sustained in Broncos’ bus crash
By Ryan McCracken on July 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Layne Matechuk is on the road to recovery. The Medicine Hat Tigers prospect suffered a brain injury in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that took the lives of 16 and injured 13 more. Matechuk’s family released a statement Friday to inform the public that after being in a coma for a month, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun Devils set to open playoffs at home
By Ryan McCracken on June 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News After closing out the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League Tier 2 junior B season with an 11-7 record, the Medicine Hat Sun Devils are set to defend their home floor in the first round against the Calgary Axemen. The action kicks off Saturday, July 7 when the Sun Devils welcome the Axemen to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks win ninth straight
By Ryan McCracken on June 30th, 2018
M/edicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Mavericks moved one game away from another double-digit winning streak with a 7-4 victory over the Yorkton Cardinals on Friday at Jubilee Park. While a series of rain delays prolonged the game, the Mavericks refused to let it hamper their offence. After falling into a 1-0 hole through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights start hot
By Ryan McCracken on June 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat K of C Knights put their right foot forward Friday night at Athletic Park. Starting arm Heydon Harrison held the St. Albert Cardinals to just two hits in a 10-0 mercy-rule shutout to kick off Medicine Hat’s home UCTA American Legion Baseball Tournament with a big win. Harrison struck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Over early
By Sean Rooney on June 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Facing the team with the Western Major Baseball League’s worst record, the Medicine Hat Mavericks didn’t let up. A six-run first inning paced the Mavs to a 15-1 win in Yorkton Thursday, extending their winning streak to eight. With four walks and three singles before the host Cardinals recorded an out, Medicine ... Read More »
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