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Tigers wrap prospects camp, sign 1st rounder Ruptash
By JAMES TUBB on June 4th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers got their first look at the 2024 WHL Draft class in the orange and black. The Tigers held their annual prospects camp over the weekend, with players from the recent draft, the U.S. drafts and other rookies to showcase their skills and take in presentations. “It’s always an exciting weekend, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs look for bounce back with busy week ahead
By JAMES TUBB on June 4th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks hit the speed bumps of all speed bumps Sunday to end a hot streak. The Mavs dropped a four-game winning streak in large fashion, with a 16-5 loss Sunday at Athletic Park to the Fort McMurray Giants. In a game the Mavs trailed 4-0 early, they came back to tie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs shut out by Giants Monday
By James Tubb on June 3rd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks enter a much needed off day Tuesday. The Mavs were shut out 13-0 by the Fort McMurray Giants Monday night at Athletic Park. Medicine Hat came into the game off a 16-5 loss Sunday to the Giants. Head coach Kevin Mitchell called the loss disappointing. “Obviously after last night, would have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall 16-5 Sunday to Fort McMurray
By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got blown out Sunday in their first loss at Athletic Park this season. The Mavs surrendered 12 runs in the seventh inning, falling 16-5 to the Fort McMurray Giants. Medicine Hat came into the contest with a four-game winning streak capped off with a 4-0 win Friday at AP over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flips gymnasts rock the Rockies
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Twist and Flips Gymnastics Club wrapped up their season in high fashion. The local club sent five gymnasts to the Summit Invitational in Canmore last weekend and returned with a plethora of hardware: seven gold ribbons, five gold medals, three silver and three bronze medals. Tenley Aberle won the level four in her ... Read More »
1 responseThe Muscled Mashers of Medicine Hat: Mavs showcase early offensive abilities
By JAMES TUBB on June 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Baseballs be warned, the 2024 Medicine Hat Mavericks have a vendetta for offence and a desire for moonshots. The Mavs have kicked off the season in offensive fashion, insulting only to those they’ve mashed against but featuring an offence that leads the Western Canadian Baseball League in production. Through four games, entering play Friday, ... Read More »
1 responseMavs shut out Swift Current Friday for fourth straight win
By James Tubb on May 31st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks showcased a different way they can win Friday. Instead of a blowout victory, the method of winning the two previous nights, the Mavs’ worked a 4-0 shutout at Athletic Park, blanking the Swift Current 57’s. Starter Jacob Petersheim pitched six clean innings, recording three strikeouts while only allowing four hits with ... Read More »
1 responseJr High Assoc. hosts track and field championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 31st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association held its annual track and field championship Wednesday. The Irvine Tigers dominated the Rotary Track in the 2024 version of the Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association Track and Field Meet. Irvine scored 324 aggregate points, while the second place schools, Alexandra and Seven Persons, had 219.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs enjoy first experience at Athletic Park
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After a 287-day gap between Medicine Hat Mavericks games at Athletic Park it was exactly the same atmosphere Kevin Mitchell remembered. The Mavs’ head coach was at the helm for the 12-9 Game 2 win in the WCBL Finals on Aug. 16, 2023 against the Okotoks Dawgs and was back in the dugout for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers to host prospects camp this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers get their first look this weekend at their recent draft class. The Tigers are hosting the annual prospects orientation camp this weekend for their 2009-born draft class, coming three weeks after the Western Hockey League’s prospects draft on May 9. The WHL draft was highlighted by the Tigers making four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop 20 in routing of Berries Thursday
By James Tubb on May 30th, 2024
A rainy day in Medicine Hat Thursday was supplemented with a shower of Mavericks runs. The Mavs put up 20 runs in a 20-7 win over the Saskatoon Berries at Athletic Park. An increase of runs from a 13-8 win Wednesday over the same Berries. Second baseman Marshall blew the game open with a two-run ... Read More »
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