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jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There’s a certain amount of randomness when it comes to chances. In life, the game of chance, and in hockey, every different opportunity for chance can play out in a number of ways. In the Medicine Hat Tigers’ first-round series with the Swift Current Broncos, the Tigers have led the first three games in [...] Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Swift Current Broncos are a resilient bunch, not ready to go anywhere. After falling behind 2-0 in the first-round series with the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Broncos responded with a 5-4 Game 3 win Tuesday at home at the InnovationPlex. They’ve shown life all series, playing the Tigers hard in a 4-0 Game [...] Read More »

The Medicine Hat Tigers rode the rollercoaster Wednesday night, coming out with a commanding series lead. The Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period, beating the Swift Current Broncos 4-3 in overtime to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series. It was a bounce-back win for the Tigers, who dropped Game [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat Tigers were recognized atop the WHL in March. Forward Gavin McKenna was named the WHL’s player of the month for March, the third time this season he’s received the honours. Goaltender Harrison Meneghin was tabbed as the goalie of the month, the second time this season he’s been recognzied. McKenna tallied [...] Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are few players who can take a beating on the ice to make a play. The Medicine Hat Tigers are fortunate their captain is that breed of player. Over his five-year WHL career, Oasiz Wiesblatt has taken a lot of abuse from opponents who either try to get him off his game or [...] Read More »

Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (32-36-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres will try to keep their four-game home win streak alive when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Buffalo has an 8-11-2 record in Atlantic Division games [...] Read More »

Anaheim Ducks (33-34-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (34-28-13, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks take on the Anaheim Ducks as losers of three games in a row. Vancouver has a 34-28-13 record overall and an 11-9-2 record in Pacific Division games. The [...] Read More »

New York Rangers (36-32-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (40-29-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the New Jersey Devils after the Devils took down the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a shootout. New Jersey is 40-29-7 overall and 13-7-3 against [...] Read More »

Colorado Avalanche (47-26-4, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (42-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues will attempt to prolong an 11-game win streak with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche. St. Louis has a 42-28-7 record overall and a 12-9-2 record in [...] Read More »

Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-21-4, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars play the Pittsburgh Penguins with a seven win streak intact. Dallas has a 28-7-2 record at home and a 50-21-4 record overall. The Stars have a 43-6-2 record when scoring [...] Read More »