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Mavs win 13-inning affair Friday at Brooks
By James Tubb on June 7th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks took care of business in their first extra inning game of the season. The Mavs held on through a 13-inning battle at Brooks, beating the Bombers 7-6 for a third-straight win. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 10-1 win Thursday at Athletic Park over the Swift Current 57s. Brooks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers announce third prospect signing, ink defenceman Nieckar
By JAMES TUBB on June 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers signed a third selection from the 2024 WHL Draft. The Tigers announced the signing of defenceman Zack Nieckar on Thursday. The Sherwood Park product signed with the team at the end of prospects camp last weekend after being selected 97th overall in the prospects draft in early May. The 15-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson excited for summer of coaching Mavs
By JAMES TUBB on June 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It took a couple of weeks for Cody Henderson to join the Medicine Hat Mavericks, but the assistant coach is ready for the summer ahead. Henderson joined the Mavs ahead of their 16-5 loss Sunday at Athletic Park to the Fort McMurray Giants and has been serving his assistant coach role since. His first ... Read More »
1 responseMavs drop 10 runs in win Thursday over Swift Current
By James Tubb on June 6th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got back in the win column at the friendly confines of Athletic Park. The Mavs notched a 10-1 win Thursday night, beating the Swift Current 57’s. They came into the win off a 6-4 victory Wednesday at Brooks over the Bombers. Thursday’s win gives them a victory at Athletic Park since ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Kelly’s 2024 Fearless Football Forecast
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Will Winnipeg become the fourth team in CFL history to make it to the Grey Cup five times? Will the Lions roar in 2024? Can the Stampeders find a cure for their red-zone blues? If the Elks keep losing will Edmonton fans set up a GoFundMe page to buy out Chris Jones’ contract? Is ... Read More »
1 responseA WHL rookie season to remember: Medicine Hat’s Ryan Miller gets WHL finals experience in first season
By JAMES TUBB on June 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A delayed start to Ryan Miller’s rookie season in the WHL was made up for with a more-than extended playoff run. The Medicine Hat product played his first full season in the Western Hockey League this year, suiting up in 44 regular season games with the Portland Winterhawks, adding 17 more games of experience ... Read More »
1 responseKnights drop set of mid-week American Legion contests
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Knights of Columbus had a speed-bump of a two-game set Tuesday. The Knights hosted the Vauxhall Spurs at Jeffries Field, losing both contests 4-0 and 15-3. The Knights were held to two hits in the first game, with Ward Davies and Nixon Kunkel recording the knocks. Ayden Anderson started the game ... Read More »
1 responseTigers Cash-in: sign prospect goaltender Cash Christie
By JAMES TUBB on June 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers added to their goaltending depth with another rookie signing. The Tigers announced the signing of 15-year-old goaltender Cash Christie, the 83rd pick in the 2024 WHL draft. The North Vancouver product was one of the players Medicine Hat signed at the completion of the prospect camp held over the weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Jr. high schools show up at track and field zones
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The South Zone Junior High Athletic Association held their annual track and field meet Tuesday. The South Zone meet was held at the University of Lethbridge. Irvine had the top team showing of all Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association schools, winning the 3J team aggregate banner. They also had five athletes win gold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs pick up road win, beat Lethbridge Wednesday
By James Tubb on June 5th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks got back in the win column Wednesday. The Mavs travelled down Highway 3 and beat the Lethbridge Bulls 6-4, snapping a two-game losing streak. Medicine Hat dropped a two-game set Sunday and Monday to the Fort McMurray Giants, getting outscored 26-5. The Mavs opened the scoring Wednesday night in big-fly fashion. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SALTA Gymnastics wraps season in Canmore
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 5th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The SALTA Gymnastics Club ended their competitive season last weekend in Canmore. The local gymnastics club sent 37 athletes to the Canmore Summit Invitational hosted by Canmore Illusions Gymnastics Club. SALTA’s gymnasts brought home 21 medals and 12 ribbons. Chelsia Cooper received gold medals for her performances on the vault and floor routine. She ... Read More »
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