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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.

2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Prospect Liam Ruck Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-Op

April 20, 2026 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-op, for the week ending Sunday, April 19. Ruck, an 18-year-old product of Osoyoos, B.C., recorded five points (3G-2A) and a plus-4 rating in two games this past week as the Tigers secured a four-game sweep of the Calgary Hitmen to advance to the WHL Eastern Conference Championship presented by Nutrien for the second consecutive season. ... Full Story

Eight Tigers Named in Final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings

April 16, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - Eight Tigers have been listed in the NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings. Congratulations to Liam Ruck (20th), Markus Ruck (23rd), Yaroslav Bryzgalov (90th), Kade Stengrim (93rd), Riley Steen (146th), Jonas Woo (179th), Kadon McCann (185th), and Carter Casey on being named to the final rankings. Overall, 80 Western Hockey League players were listed in the rankings. The Medicine Hat Tigers have the most players ranked in the NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings out of any team in the NH... Full Story

Tigers Advance to Eastern Conference Championship After 5-2 Win over Hitmen

April 15, 2026 - Calgary, AB - The Tigers took on the Hitmen for Game 4 of Round Two on Wednesday, April 15th in the Scotiabank Saddledome. Medicine Hat had Calgary on the brink of elimination going into Game 4 as they carried a 3-0 series lead and were looking to complete the sweep with one more win to make their second consecutive Easter Conference Finals appearance. Their effort to closing out the series was great out of the gate as the Tigers were the first on the board with Noah Davidson's fourth of the playoffs at 5:59. After Luk... Full Story

Game Preview: Round 2 - Game 4 AT Hitmen

April 15, 2026 - Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers and Hitmen faced off eight times in the regular season. Medicine Hat had a 7-1-0-0 against their Central Division rivals this year. Markus Ruck (3G, 11A) led the team with 14 points. 2025-26 Season Series: Calgary 3 @ Medicine Hat 8 (Feb 28 2026) Calgary 6 @ Medicine Hat 7 (Nov 22 2025) SO Medicine Hat 3 @ Calgary 2 (Feb 27 2026) OT Medicine Hat 6 @ Calgary 2 (Nov 19 2025) Calgary 3 @ Medicine Hat 4 (Jan 20 2026) Medicine Hat 2 @ Calgary 4 (Oct 10 2025) Medicine Hat 3 @ Calgary 2 ... Full Story

• 2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Prospect Liam Ruck Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-Op - April 20, 2026
  
• Eight Tigers Named in Final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings - April 16, 2026
  
• Tigers Advance to Eastern Conference Championship After 5-2 Win over Hitmen - April 15, 2026
  
• Game Preview: Round 2 - Game 4 AT Hitmen - April 15, 2026
  
• Tigers Beat Hitmen 5-2 to Take 3-0 Series Lead - April 14, 2026
  
• Game Preview: Round 2 - Game 3 AT Hitmen - April 13, 2026
  
• Tigers Come Back To Beat Hitmen 4-3, Lead 2-0 In The Series - April 11, 2026
  
• Game Preview: Round 2 - Game 2 VS Hitmen - April 11, 2026
  
• Pickford OT Winner Gives Tigers 1-0 Series Lead - April 10, 2026
  
• Game Preview: Round 2 - Game 1 VS Hitmen - April 10, 2026
  
• Pickford & Rucks Named Finalists for Four Broncos Memorial Trophy - April 9, 2026
  
• Woo & Pickford Named Finalists for Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy - April 9, 2026
  
• Playoff Series Preview - Round 2 vs. Calgary - April 8, 2026
  
• Willie Desjardins Named Finalist for Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy - April 7, 2026
  
• Willie Desjardins Named Eastern Conference Finalist for Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy - April 7, 2026
  
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Ryder Ritchie and the Medicine Hat Tigers
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Website: Medicine Hat Tigers site
Schedule: Full Medicine Hat Tigers Schedule
Statistics: Full Medicine Hat Tigers Statistics

Wed., Apr 15	W	Medicine Hat 5 at Calgary 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Mon., Apr 13	W	Medicine Hat 5 at Calgary 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 11	W	Calgary 3 at Medicine Hat 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 10	W	Calgary 2 at Medicine Hat 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Sat., Apr 4	W	Regina 4 at Medicine Hat 5 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final (OT)
Wed., Apr 1	W	Medicine Hat 4 at Regina 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
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• Tigers, Raiders East finals series set - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 18)
  
• Eight Tigers ranked on NHL Central Scouting's final list - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 17)
  
• Tigers sweep Hitmen to return to East finals - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 17)
  
• HItmen loss in first round series, rebuild continues - WHL Calgary Sun (April 16)
  
• Stengrim rising to WHL Playoff occasion - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 16)
  
• Tigers sweep Hitmen with 5-3 Game 4 win Wednesday - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 16)
  
• Tigers battle for Game 3 win, one win away from return to East finals - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 15)
  
• Facing 2-0 deficit, Hitmen focused on sticking to their game style - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 14)
  
• Tigers will their way to early lead in second-round series - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 14)
  
• UPDATED: Tigers take Game 3 5-2, hold 3-0 lead over Hitmen - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 14)
  
• Julien Maze believes joining Calgary Hitmen 'best decision in life' - WHL Calgary Sun (April 12)
  
• Tigers come back Saturday to take Game 2, lead series 2-0 - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 12)
  
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