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Mavericks enjoy first look at Saskatoon’s new field in split with Berries
By JAMES TUBB on June 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks made their debut at the Berry Patch this week. The Mavs played two games at Cairns Field, home of the Saskatoon Berries on Wednesday and Thursday, the first time Medicine Hat has played a WCBL game in the city since June 8, 2014 when they faced the then Saskatoon Yellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHL to announce WHL teams who submitted intent to bid for Mem Cup
By JAMES TUBB on June 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Canadian Hockey League’s deadline for WHL teams to submit an intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup passed Friday. The Kelowna Rockets were the lone team to publicly announce their intent, doing so in a press conference Thursday. Any other WHL teams interested in making a bid to host the 2026 Memorial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven-run eighth inning costs Mavs in loss Friday
By James Tubb on June 14th, 2024
A bloated inning by the Regina Red Sox was the downfall of the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Friday. The Mavs surrendered seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to fall 9-2 to the East division leading Red Sox. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 6-4 win Thursday at Saskatoon over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelowna announces intent to bid on 2026 Mem Cup
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Kelowna Rockets made the first public move in regards to the 2026 Memorial Cup. In a press conference Thursday, the Rockets announced an intent to bid to be the host of the major junior hockey tournament to be hosted by a Western Hockey League club in 2026. Kelowna was previously selected to be ... Read More »
1 responseWhy 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 »
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