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NHL dev. camp a learning experience for Wiesblatt
By JAMES TUBB on July 14th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Oasiz Wiesblatt left the Columbus Blue Jackets’ development camp with more than a couple T-shirts and workout shorts. He got a taste of the NHL he wants to get again and again. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ forward attended the Blue Jackets’ development camp in early July as a camp invitee. It was an experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local swim clubs compete at Edmonton swim meet over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat swim clubs showcased their skills in Edmonton over the weekend. The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club and the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club competed at the 46th Annual Edmonton Keyano International. Waves Six Waves swimmers competed in Edmonton, led by Matthew Daley who achieved his first Provincial Trials Standard in his 50m ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Softball competing in provincials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The first two weekends of Softball Alberta Provincial Championships have wrapped up with three Medicine Hat Minor Softball teams in action. Two U11 teams took to Calgary for provincials on the July long weekend. The U11 Thunder Red wrapped up their weekend after round-robin play with an 1-3 record, registering their one win against ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Dragstrip bringing Smoke N’ Thunder Jet Truck to Friday lunchtime barbecue
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Dragstrip is making a grand showing at Big M Ford’s Medicine Hat Firefighters Burn Society Barbeque. The Drag Racing Association will have the Smoke N’ Thunder Jet Truck at the barbecue Friday, which is hosted by the local delaership. The Barbeque will be at Big M Ford Lincoln from 11 a.m. ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: What a time to be an Alberta football fan…
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Before last Thursday’s Edmonton-Saskatchewan game, a Roughrider fan and friend said, “I hope we don’t play down to their level.” “That may be impossible,” I joked. Actually they played below their level with the Elks winning the statistical battle yet still losing the war 12-11. “And the defeat goes on and on and on…” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs take part in WCBL initiative, host Viterra Kids Camp
By JAMES TUBB on July 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The future of baseball added more skills to their toolbox Monday at Athletic Park. The Medicine Hat Mavericks hosted the inaugural Viterra Kids Camp ahead of their contest against the Brooks Bombers. The camp, a new Western Canadian Baseball League initiative, was geared toward introducing skills and the basics of baseball. Mavs head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Lindstrom named to Canada’s Hlinka Gretzky roster
By JAMES TUBB on July 13th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cayden Lindstrom is about to get a fresh stamp on his passport while representing Canada. The 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward was named to Team Canada’s roster for the U18 Hlinka Gretzky tournament this summer. The tournament, hosted in Slovakia and Czechia, features teams from the host nations, Germany, Sweden, the U.S., Finland and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Legion wrap-up: Monarchs come off winning weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 12th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs U18 picked up three wins over their weekend of baseball action. The Monarchs took three of their four contests, opening the weekend with a 6-2 win Friday against the Moose Jaw Canucks. Koby Eskestrand led the way offensively in that win with three hits, an RBI and two runs ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat racing hosts Dean Wakshinsky memorial over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 12th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Speedway honoured one of its own with Saturday’s races. Saturday’s race was the second annual Dean Wakshinsky memorial race, honouring the former driver who passed away in July 2021 and was a big part of every race at the speedway. Ethan Guest won the standard Jeep Ram hobby stocks race with ... Read More »
1 responseOff days come at perfect time for Mavs
By JAMES TUBB on July 12th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Like sadistic poetry, the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ loss Monday encapsulated what has been a difficult two weeks. The Mavs lost 9-4 Monday at Athletic Park against the Brooks Bombers, marking their fourth loss in a row ahead of off days Tuesday and Wednesday. Medicine Hat’s dropped 10 of their last 14 games as well ... Read More »
1 responsePickleball Canada regionals come to a close
By JAMES TUBB on July 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After four days of Western Canada’s top pickleball talent showcasing their skills, there’s nothing left to do besides reflect on a weekend of winners. The Medicine Hat Pickleball Club and community hosted the 2023 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship this weekend at the Big Marble Go Centre and the South Country Co-op Pickleball Courts. ... Read More »
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