Game 54: February 10 vs. Regina
Published on February 10, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release
VS. PATS : Tonight will mark the third of four games against the Regina Pats this season, like Brandon the Tigers have yet to beat the Pats this year, going 0-2-0-0 and being outscored 12-3. Taylor Cooper and Sam Steel lead the way for the Pats against the Tigers, both recording 4 points, Steel managed to do it in just 2 games, while Cooper has played the Tabbies 5 times already, including 4 with Lethbridge.
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:
Medicine Hat is in the midst of their longest losing streak in over 143 regular season games, losing their last 3 contests Former Tigers goaltender Daniel Wapple is 2-0-0-0 against the Tigers with a 1.50 GAA Dryden Hunt got the lone goal in a 6-1 defeat last time these two teams played, his first against his old team
2014-15 WHL RANKINGS:
Record (35-15-1-2). Central Div. - 1st Eastern Con. - 2nd
HOME (20-7-1-0) AWAY (15-8-0-2)
TIGERS FAST FACTS:
The Pats are unbeaten in their past 5 games and have won 4 straight, including back to back home victories last weekend Trevor Cox continues to lead the WHL in points and assists, Cox now has 91 points, 18 points up on the next non-Tigers player (Tim McGauley, Brandon), Cox also has 6 points over his past 3 games Cole Sanford extended his point streak to 10 games in the defeat Saturday with his league leading 43rd of the season Medicine Hat broke a streak of 143 games without losing 3 straight regular season games, dating back to the 2012-13 season
LAST GAME: The Tigers finished off the season series with the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday night, looking to avenge their defeat from Friday. However the Hurricanes had different plans, striking early on just their 2nd shot on goal despite a dominating opening frame by the orange and black. The Tigers would give up 2 goals in the second period, trailing 3-0 after 40 minutes. The lone goal for the Tigers on this night came just under the 2 minute mark of the 3rd, Cole Sanford sped in on a breakaway and buried his 43rd of the season to cut into the lead. However, the Tigers were unable to solve Stuart Skinner on this night as he stopped 39 saves to give the Hurricanes back to back victories over the Tigers.
PRIMETIME: The Medicine Hat Tigers have been in the spotlight all season, holding onto 1st place in the Central Division since the season started. But, it's not only the opposition that has taken notice but Television station Shaw and Sportsnet have broadcasted games this season. Tonight will be another broadcast as the Tigers and Pats battle on Shaw TV. The Tigers current record on the national platforms is 3-1-0-0, with their only loss being a 5-3 decision in Vancouver on Sportsnet. The Tigers have 1 more Shaw game and 1 more Sportsnet game this season.
CLUB LEADERS:
Goals (43) Cole Sanford Assists (68) Trevor Cox - WHL Leader Points (91) Trevor Cox - WHL Leader
PIM (89) Tyler Plus/Minus (+34) Kyle Burroughs Wins (22) Marek Langhamer
SPECIAL TEAMS:
POWER PLAY: 54/246 - 22.0% (ranked tied for 8th in WHL) HOME: 21.9% (Ranked 13th in WHL), AWAY: 22.0% (Ranked 6th in WHL) PENALTY KILL: 162/202 - 80.7% (ranked 9th in WHL) HOME: 86.3% (Ranked 4th in WHL), AWAY: 75.0% (Ranked 18th in WHL)
TIGERS ROSTER MAKEUP: The Tigers currently have 24 players on the roster - 2 Goaltenders, 8 Defenseman and 14 forwards
AGE BREAKDOWN : 3 - 20 year olds, 10 - 19 year olds, 4 - 18 year olds, 5 - 17 year olds and 2 - 16 year olds
NHL DRAFTED / SIGNED PLAYERS: Marek Langhamer (Phoenix Coyotes), Tyler Lewington (Washington Capitals), Tommy Vannelli (St. Louis Blues) and Kyle Burroughs (New York Islanders)
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.
LAST FIVE: RESULTS:
@ Tri-City Americans 4-1 WIN
@ Spokane Chiefs 4-3 SOL
VS. Brandon Wheat Kings 6-3 LOSS
@ Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 LOSS
VS. Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 LOSS
NEXT FIVE: TIME:
VS. Regina Pats Tuesday February 10 7:00 PM (MT)
@ Kootenay Ice Wednesday February 11 7:00 PM (MT)
VS. Prince George Cougars Friday February 13 7:30 PM (MT)
VS. Calgary Hitmen Saturday February 14 7:30 PM (MT)
@ Swift Current Broncos Monday February 16 1:00 PM (MT)
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