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May 6, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft will begin with the first round on Wednesday, May 6th streaming for free on Victory+ at 6:00pm MT. The remainder of the draft will be completed Thursday, May 7th beginning at 10:00am MT.
The Tigers will select 21st overall in the first round of the 2026 WHL Draft. The last time the Tigers picked 21st overall was the 2023 WHL Draft where they selected Markus Ruck.
Below is a breakdown of the 13 picks the Tigers have in the first 11 rounds of the 2026 WHL Draft:
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May 5, 2026 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Medicine Hat Tigers captain and Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford has been awarded the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year for 2025-26.
WHL Defenceman of the Year Finalists
Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars
Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers
Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders
Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips
Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers
The 20-year-old Pickford, who hails ... Full Story
May 4, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers would like to congratulate their 2026 graduating players, Andrew Basha, Josh Van Mulligen, and Ethan Neutens on their respective WHL careers. The Tigers would like to thank all three players for their contributions to the franchise and the city of Medicine Hat.
All three players were part of the 2025 WHL Championship team and all played 100+ games with the Tigers.
Andrew Basha (F)
Hometown: Calgary, AB
WHL Career Stats: 233 GP - 82 G - 152 A - 234 PTS - 132 PIM
WHL Draft: MH (2020... Full Story
May 4, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers needed a win to stay alive in the Eastern Conference Finals as the Raiders came to Co-op Place with a 3-2 series lead on Sunday, May 3rd.
Right out of the gate the Tigers came ready to play. The first period was filled with fast-paced, hard-hitting Tigers hockey.
Jonas Woo capitalized on the Tigers' offensive efforts with his eighth of the playoffs at 13:29. Woo collected the puck in the high slot and fired a perfectly placed wrist shot past Michal Orsulak to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.
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The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior hockey team. Based in Medicine Hat, Alberta, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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2026 WHL Prospects Draft Preview
May 6, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft will begin with the first round on Wednesday, May 6th streaming for free on Victory+ at 6:00pm MT. The remainder of the draft will be completed Thursday, May 7th beginning at 10:00am MT.
The Tigers will select 21st overall in the first round of the 2026 WHL Draft. The last time the Tigers picked 21st overall was the 2023 WHL Draft where they selected Markus Ruck.
Below is a breakdown of the 13 picks the Tigers have in the first 11 rounds of the 2026 WHL Draft:
1st roun... Full StoryMore Medicine Hat Tigers stories below
Tigers Captain Pickford Awarded Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year for 2025-26
May 5, 2026 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Medicine Hat Tigers captain and Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford has been awarded the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year for 2025-26.
WHL Defenceman of the Year Finalists
Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars
Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers
Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders
Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips
Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers
The 20-year-old Pickford, who hails ... Full Story2026 WHL Graduates - Medicine Hat Tigers
May 4, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers would like to congratulate their 2026 graduating players, Andrew Basha, Josh Van Mulligen, and Ethan Neutens on their respective WHL careers. The Tigers would like to thank all three players for their contributions to the franchise and the city of Medicine Hat.
All three players were part of the 2025 WHL Championship team and all played 100+ games with the Tigers.
Andrew Basha (F)
Hometown: Calgary, AB
WHL Career Stats: 233 GP - 82 G - 152 A - 234 PTS - 132 PIM
WHL Draft: MH (2020... Full StoryTigers Title Defence Comes to an End After 7-6 Loss to Raiders
May 4, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers needed a win to stay alive in the Eastern Conference Finals as the Raiders came to Co-op Place with a 3-2 series lead on Sunday, May 3rd.
Right out of the gate the Tigers came ready to play. The first period was filled with fast-paced, hard-hitting Tigers hockey.
Jonas Woo capitalized on the Tigers' offensive efforts with his eighth of the playoffs at 13:29. Woo collected the puck in the high slot and fired a perfectly placed wrist shot past Michal Orsulak to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.
... Full StoryMedicine Hat Tigers News
- 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Preview - May 6, 2026
- Tigers Captain Pickford Awarded Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year for 2025-26 - May 5, 2026
- 2026 WHL Graduates - Medicine Hat Tigers - May 4, 2026
- Tigers Title Defence Comes to an End After 7-6 Loss to Raiders - May 4, 2026
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 6 VS Raiders - May 3, 2026
- Tigers Fall to Raiders, 6-3, in Game 5 of Eastern Conference Final - May 1, 2026
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 5 AT Raiders - May 1, 2026
- Tigers Fall to Raiders 6-3 in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals - April 30, 2026
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 4 vs Raiders - April 29, 2026
- Liam Ruck OT Winner Gives Tigers 2-1 Series Lead - April 29, 2026
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 3 VS Raiders - April 28, 2026
- Tigers Netminder Switzer Named Mary Brown's Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week - April 27, 2026
- Tigers Tie Series with Switzer Shutout in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals - April 25, 2026
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 2 AT Raiders - April 25, 2026
- Tigers Fall to Raiders, 8-3 - April 24, 2026
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League: Western Hockey LeagueHome: Medicine Hat, Alberta
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| Sun., May 3 | L | Prince Albert 7 at Medicine Hat 6 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final |
| Fri., May 1 | L | Medicine Hat 3 at Prince Albert 6 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 29 | L | Prince Albert 6 at Medicine Hat 3 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Tue., Apr 28 | W | Prince Albert 1 at Medicine Hat 2 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 25 | W | Medicine Hat 5 at Prince Albert 0 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 24 | L | Medicine Hat 3 at Prince Albert 8 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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Medicine Hat Tigers Headlines
- Tigers select U.S. forward Max Osgood with first-round pick in 2026 WHL Draft - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 7)
- Tigers Pickford named WHL Player of the Year - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 7)
- Tigers prepared for new-look WHL Draft - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 6)
- Pickford honoured to be WHL defenceman of the year - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 6)
- Pickford named WHL's defenceman of the year - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 5)
- Raiders stick to their game, advance to WHL Finals - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 5)
- Tigers ousted in East Finals by Raiders - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 5)
- Raiders beat Tigers to secure spot in WHL final - WHL Swift Current Online (May 5)
- Community rallying around Raiders during WHL playoff run - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (May 4)
- Raiders take East Finals with Game 6 win over Tigers - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 4)
- Raiders eliminate Tigers thanks to five-goal second period outburst, will face Silvertips in WHL final - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (May 4)
- Tigers fighting to extend season in Game 6 tonight on home ice - WHL Medicine Hat News (May 3)
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