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Game 31: December 13 vs. Edmonton

December 13, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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@ OIL KINGS: Tonight marks the second game in as many nights between these two clubs and 2 of 3 straight overall. The Tigers skated to a 5-3 decision last night at their annual Teddy Bear Toss game. Matt Bradley scored the bragging rights goal for Medicine Hat, while Max Gerlach, Mark Rassell, Cole Sanford and David Quenneville all chipped in with goals as well. Edmonton had a strong showing from Brandon Baddock who potted two goals in the losing effort.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:

Medicine Hat had the lead last night after the first period, something the Tigers have only done twice in their past 6 games Edmonton's Ben Carroll led the Oil Kings in scoring last season against Medicine Hat, recording 5 points in 5 games, while current leading scorers Lane Bauer and Brett Pollock had 1 and 3 points in 6 games respectively last year vs. Tigers

2015-16 WHL RANKINGS: Record (9-18-2-1). Central Div. - 5th Eastern Con. - 11th Home - (7-9-0-1) Away (2-9-2-0)

TIGERS FAST FACTS:

Medicine Hat has now scored a power play in 4 consecutive games and David Quenneville has been in on all 5 power play goals scored over that span Edmonton is 5-5-0-0 in their past 10 games but have a .500 record playing at Rexall Place, sporting a 5-5-0-1 record over the past 5 seasons, Medicine Hat is 2-8-0-0 in their past 10 games and will finish their 3 game in 3 night weekend tonight Multiple Tigers continued their point streaks last night at the Canalta Centre as David Quenneville extended his to 5 games, Max Gerlach extended his to 4 games and Chad Butcher is hot again, sporting a mini 3 game streak. Butcher has the longest streak this season on the Tigers with 11 games Matt Bradley plays in his 100th game of his WHL career tonight

HOLIDAY BREAK: The Tigers kicked off their final six games before the Holiday break Friday night Red Deer, picking up a 2-1 defeat in the process. The Tigers followed that up with a 5-3 victory against the Oil Kings as wins haven't been uncommon at this time of the year as Medicine Hat has seen great performances before the players head home to see family and friends. Over the past 5 seasons, Medicine Hat has a 20-10-0-0 record coming down the stretch before the break. Last season the Tabbies went 4-2-0-0 and had their best showing in those six games in 2010-11 when they went 5-1-0-0.

HITTING MILESTONES: The Tigers have had some milestones this season including first career goals by rookies Max Gerlach, Brad Forrest, James Hamblin, Ryan Jevne and affiliate Josh McNeil netting his first ever goal in his first ever game. While the rookies have shown their skills, the older veteran players have also hit milestones this season. More recently was Cole Sanford, recording his 200th career point in Kamloops on December 5th. Sanford is also just 2 goals shy of 100 in his career and should hit that before the break. Chad Butcher will hit 200 games played in the WHL before season's end as he is just 9 games shy of the mark. Ty Stanton is 8 games away from hitting the 200 games played mark. David Quenneville is 9 games away from 100 in his career as well.

GRRRREAT: Medicine Hat knew what they were getting when they drafted Texan Max Gerlach in the 6th round of the 2013 Bantam draft, a highly skilled forward. Gerlach made the decision to sign with the Tigers prior to the start of the season and he has delivered, potting 16 goals so far this year, leading the Tigers and ranking 2nd in rookie goal scoring behind Matt Phillips of Victoria who has 18. Gerlach continues to improve but most of skill is heightened on the power play, scoring 7 of his 16 with the extra man.

2015-16 CLUB LEADERS:

Goals (16) Max Gerlach Assists (24) Chad Butcher Points (33) Chad Butcher

PIM (73) Connor C2 Plus/Minus (+2) Connor Clouston Wins (5) Mack Shields/Nick Schneider

SPECIAL TEAMS:

POWER PLAY: 23/136 - 16.9% (ranked 18th in WHL) AWAY - 5/60 - 8.3% (ranked 21st in WHL) PENALTY KILL: 102/135 - 75.6% (ranked 22nd in WHL) AWAY - 57/75 - 79.2% (ranked 12th in WHL)

TIGERS ROSTER MAKEUP: The Tigers currently have 22 players on the roster - 2 Goaltenders, 7 Defenseman, 13 forwards

AGE BREAKDOWN: 3 - 20 year olds, 5 - 19 year olds, 7 - 18 year olds, 5 - 17 year olds, and 2 - 16 year olds

NHL DRAFTED / SIGNED PLAYERS: Matt Bradley (Montreal Canadiens), Nick Schneider (Calgary Flames)

ATB FINANCIAL - TIGERS BROADCAST:Listen to legendary Bob Ridley broadcast all Tigers games on CHAT 94.5 FM. Bob Ridley has called all but one Tigers' Game in Team history since the Medicine Hat Tigers came into the league in 1970.

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