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Game 67: March 13 vs. Kootenay

March 13, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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@ ICE: Tonight will mark the seventh and final meeting between these two clubs with the Tigers holding a 4-2-0-0 record against the Ice this season, after splitting the season series last year.  Trevor Cox has 10 points against Kootenay this season including his 100th point on Saturday March 7th. Jaedon Deschaneau continues to lead the Ice in scoring against the Tigers with 9 points in 6 games.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:

Over the past 5 seasons Kootenay has held the edge in the season series, holding a 16-11-1-1 record

Kootenay currently holds the 1st wild card position in the standings, with a 1 point lead on Edmonton and 10 points back of Red Deer

Kootenay is 6-2-0-2 in their last 10 games, while Medicine Hat is 5-5-0-0, and have won 4 of the last 5 games

2014-15 WHL RANKINGS:

Record (41-22-1-2).        

Central Div. - 2nd

Eastern Con. - 3rd   

HOME (23-9-1-0)

AWAY (18-13-0-2)

TIGERS FAST FACTS:

Marek Langhamer has shutouts in 2 of his last 3 starts including a 1-0 shutout victory against Kootenay March 7th

Trevor Cox was the first WHLer to reach the 100 point plateau but currently is tied for the league lead in points with Brandon's Tim McGauley and 1 point up on Portland's Oliver Bjorkstrand

Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin is the WHL's busiest goaltender, starting in 62 games this season

Medicine Hat has had the 3rd most power play opportunities in the WHL with 300, Kelowna is first with 320, followed by Prince George with 304

LAST GAME: The Tigers faced off against Kootenay last Saturday in a spirited affair by both teams. The Tigers dominated the entire game, not giving the Ice any chances on goaltender Marek Langhamer. Langhamer was strong when he needed to be however, stopping only 16 saves for a shutout. Cole Sanford got the only goal in the game in the first period, assisted by Trevor Cox, which on the play netted the 19 year old his 100th point on the season. Medicine Hat outshot the Ice 32-16 despite an hour delay in that game time due to the Kootenay bus breaking down on their way to the Hat.

CHASING THE CENTRAL: The Medicine Hat Tigers are in a dog fight for the Central Division title, with 6 games remaining on the schedule and once having a 17 point lead now find them in a 3 team race to raise the banner next season. The Calgary Hitmen have been hot on the Tigers tails since they have won 15 of 17 games and completed a 2 week road trip. The Hitmen closed the gap last month while the Tigers were struggling. Red Deer has been sitting in 3rd in the Central for the entire season and now with their winning streak and good play as of late, are only 2 points back of both Calgary and Medicine Hat. Every game will be treated like a playoff game down the stretch.  

CLUB LEADERS:

Goals (48) Cole Sanford           Assists (75) Trevor Cox - WHL Leader       Points (100) Trevor Cox - WHL Leader

PIM (93) Tyler Lewington           Plus/Minus (+32) Kyle Burroughs              Wins (26) Marek Langhamer

SPECIAL TEAMS:

POWER PLAY: 63/300 - 21.0% (ranked 10th in WHL)

HOME: 20.9% (Ranked 15th in WHL), AWAY: 21.1% (Ranked 6th in WHL)

PENALTY KILL: 199/245 - 81.2% (ranked 8th in WHL)

HOME: 86.6% (Ranked 3rd in WHL), AWAY: 76.2% (Ranked 16th 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: 

@Regina Pats 2-1 WIN

@ Swift Current Broncos 5-1 WIN

VS. Red Deer Rebels 4-0 WIN

@ Moose Jaw Warriors 3-0 LOSS

VS. Kootenay Ice

1-0 WIN

NEXT FIVE:                                                TIME:           

@ Kootenay Ice Friday March 13 7:00 PM (MT)

VS. Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday March 14 7:30 PM (MT)

VS. Prince Albert Raiders Sunday March 15 6:00 PM (MT)

@ Prince Albert Raiders Wednesday March 18 7:00 PM (MT)

@ Saskatoon Blades Friday March 20 7:00 PM (MT)

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