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Meneghin records 21-save shutout as Tigers pickup emotional Game 1 win
By James Tubb on March 28th, 2025
On a night full of many bright lights for the Medicine Hat Tigers, none shined brighter than the one over Harrison Meneghin. The 20-year-old net minder stopped all 21 shots he faced for his first WHL playoff win, picking up the 4-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos. It was Meneghin’s first start since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers, Broncos get set for Game 1 matchup tonight
By James Tubb on March 28th, 2025
The rally towels are out, morning skates all wrapped up and the stage is set for Game 1 tonight at Co-op Place between the Medicine Hat Tigers and Swift Current Broncos. It’s the first meeting of the two former Central division rivals since the 2014 playoffs, a 4-2 series with for Medicine Hat. The Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Set the Trans-Can ablaze: Tigers, Broncos to face-off in first-round playoff matchup
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Lightning McQueen may think he’s got speed, but real speed will be on display starting Friday night at Co-op Place. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Swift Current Broncos will square off in a track race of two clubs trying for the same final goal, both utilizing speed to get there. The Tigers flew up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swift Current set to renew playoff rivalry with Tigers
By STEVEN MAH Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 28th, 2025
The Swift Current Broncos are set to face the rival Medicine Hat Tigers in the opening round of Western Hockey League playoffs. The Tigers won the Eastern Conference title on the final day of the regular season with a 47-17-3-1 record, 25 points ahead of the eighth-place Broncos (35-30-1-2). “They are obviously a very offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Go out on top: Tigers’ captain hopes to end WHL career on high note
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long road for Oasiz Wiesblatt. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain played two full seasons before getting his first chance at the playoffs. He went from the lively rookie, full of piss and vinegar, to the grizzled veteran, walking around Co-op Place with purpose and calmness. Throughout his five-year WHL career he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Väisänen, Muhonen feeling comfortable and confident entering first WHL playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ two Finnish defencemen are looking forward to their first taste of the WHL playoffs. The defensive duo of Veeti Väisänen and Niilopekka Muhonen have enjoyed their first seasons in the Western Hockey League and living in North America. “It’s been a great experience here, how we play and some foods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From foe to friend, Ward excited to face Broncos
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Who would’ve thought? Mat Ward is gearing up to face the Swift Current Broncos in the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, looking to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers on a run for the sixth championship in franchise history. Looks as crazy as it sounds. “I had a lot of good years there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desjardins looking one game at a time as playoffs get underway
By JAMES TUBB on March 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What can you learn about a WHL championship beyond what a two-time winner can tell you? There’s no secret stuff – ala Micheal Jordan in the Space Jam universe, or the fastest way to construct an IKEA dresser. There’s no hidden recipe, tucked away in a box high up on a shelf that can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Do it for Harry’: Tigers band together after passing of goaltender’s father
By JAMES TUBB on March 27th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin is set to return to Medicine Hat after the sudden death of his father Derek on Sunday. The team was informed of the news after the 5-2 win Sunday at Calgary’s Saddledome over the Hitmen. Head coach Willie Desjardins says they flew the 20-year-old back to Vancouver to ... Read More »
1 responseSophomore season brings more WHL playoff opportunity for Hat’s Ryan Miller
By JAMES TUBB on March 27th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb In just his second season in the WHL, Ryan Miller is looking forward to helping lead the Portland Winterhawks in the playoffs. The Medicine Hat product wrapped up the regular season of his sophomore campaign in the WHL, tallying 16 goals and 31 points in 50 games. For the second year in a row, ... Read More »
1 responseTigers finish regular season 3rd in CHL top-10 rankings
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers are near the tip top of the Canadian Hockey League rankings. The final CHL top-10 rankings, released Tuesday, had Medicine Hat at third among all CHL teams. The Tigers (47-17-3-1) closed out the season with a 5-2 win Sunday over the No. 9 ranked Calgary Hitmen. That record is the ... Read More »
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