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Mavs beat Weyburn with all-around win Saturday
By James Tubb on June 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had all cylinders firing on every side of the baseball Saturday night. Mavs pitchers recorded 10 strikeouts, the offence notched 11 hits and the defence turned double plays in a 5-1 win at Athletic Park over the Weyburn Beavers. It’s a win head coach Kevin Mitchell liked from all angles. “Great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gymkhana events to be staged this summer at Coyote Creek riding area
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A more casual series of gymkhana events are being staged this summer at Coyote Creek riding area south of Medicine Hat. The “MH Summer Gymkhana Series” will stage two weeknight events each month, starting June 12 and 19 at 6 p.m., until the finals on August 15. Six divisions range from tiny mites (five ... Read More »
1 responseMavs get back on track of success
By JAMES TUBB on June 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have answered back after a rough start to the week. The Mavs followed up two blowout losses to the Fort McMurray Giants, 16-5 and 10-0 on Sunday and Monday at Athletic Park, with a pair of wins that point to a return of the team seen through the first five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 LAX to the MAX lacrosse tournament this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat and Western Canadian lacrosse talent is on display in the city this weekend. The Medicine Hat Lacrosse Club is hosting the annual LAX to the MAX tournament at the Kinplex and Big Marble Go Centre. The action got underway Friday and runs through Sunday, with 10 Medicine Hat teams on display, joined ... Read More »
1 responseEagle Butte Talons recognize top athletes for 2023-24 season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Eagle Butte Talons celebrated their high school athletes in their annual athletic banquet Thursday. The Talons recognized some of their top athletes with four awards, most improved talon, spirit of youth award, Dave Rozdeba AAA award and the male and female athlete of the year. Ryann Plaksey was named the most improved Talon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers ink fourth draft pick from 2024 draft
By JAMES TUBB on June 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers announced their fourth and final signing from the annual prospects camp last weekend. The Tigers announced the signing of forward Noah Alexander from Winnipeg. The 15-year-old was selected 105th overall in May’s draft after putting up 37 goals and 65 points in 32 games with the Winnipeg Wild of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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