Game Day Preview: Game 13 vs Regina Pats
October 26, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release
Vs Pats: Tonight's matchup is the first of five matchups between the Tigers and Pats this season. Last season, the Tigers went 3-1-1-0 against Regina. Gavin McKenna (3G, 6A) led the way for Tigers putting up nine points in five games.
2024-25 Season Series:
Medicine Hat 2 @ Regina 4 (Oct 4 2023)
Regina 0 @ Medicine Hat 8 (Nov 22 2023)
Medicine Hat 4 @ Regina 5 (Jan 20 2024)
Regina 2 @ Medicine Hat 5 (Feb 6 2024)
Medicine Hat 5 @ Regina 4 (Feb 13 2024)
2024-25 Standings:
6-6-0-0
Central Div. - 3rd
Eastern Con. - 5th
Home - 5-3-0-0
Away - 1-3-0-0
2024-25 Tigers Statistical Leaders:
Goals - Hunter St. Martin (7)
Assists - Gavin McKenna (15)
Points - Gavin McKenna (20)
PIMs - Oasiz Wiesblatt (34)
Plus/Minus - Gavin McKenna (+6)
Wins - Harrison Meneghin (4)
Save % - Harrison Meneghin (.887)
GAA - Harrison Meneghin (2.86)
Shutouts - Harrison Meneghin (1)
Special Teams:
Power Play: 11 - 44 - 25.0%
Penalty Kill: 51 - 52 - 78.8%
Recent Milestones: Hunter St. Martin, Marcus Pacheco and Harrison Meneghin recently hit major milestones. St. Martin suited up in his 150th game on October 16th. Pacheco's first assist on October 18th was his 50th career point. Most recently, Meneghin won his 50th career WHL game on October 23rd against the Calgary Hitmen.
Upcoming Milestones: Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt is coming up quickly on a major milestone. He is only three points away from 200 in his Tigers career.
Recent Transactions: The Tigers recently signed 2006 born forward Carter Cunningham to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. The Tigers also have forward Brayden Ryan-MacKay called up from SAHA's U18 Prep Team.
Roster Makeup: The Tigers currently have 26 players on the roster - 3 Goaltenders, 8 Defencemen and 15 Forwards, including 8 rookies.
Age Breakdown: 3 - 20-year-olds, 4 - 19-year-olds, 9 - 18-year-olds, 6 - 17-year-olds and 4 - 16-year-old.
NHL Drafted / Signed Players: Andrew Basha (Calgary Flames), Cayden Lindstrom (Columbus Blue Jackets), Harrison Meneghin (Tampa Bay Lightning), Niilopekka Muhonen (Dallas Stars), Ryder Ritchie (Minnesota Wild), Hunter St. Martin (Florida Panthers), Veeti Vaisanen (Utah Hockey Club)
Previous Games
5-2 Win - Vs Vancouver Giants
8-1 Loss - Vs Prince George Cougars
6-3 Win - @ Moose Jaw Warriors
4-2 Win - Vs Calgary Hitmen
4-2 Loss - @ Red Deer Rebels
Next Five Games:
Saturday, October 26 - Vs Regina Pats
Wednesday, October 30 - @ Calgary Hitmen
Friday, November 1 - @ Regina Pats
Saturday, November 2 - @ Brandon Wheat Kings
Wednesday, November 6 - @ Lethbridge Hurricanes
Western Hockey League Stories from October 26, 2024
- Americans Win Sixth Straight With 5-2 Victory In Spokane - Tri-City Americans
- Wheat Kings Gut Out Overtime Victory Over Hitmen - Brandon Wheat Kings
- WHL Mourns Passing of Beloved Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Hay - WHL
- Game Preview: Cougars vs. Royals - Prince George Cougars
- Williams Assists in Team BC Staying Undefeated at WHL Cup - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Broncos Close Five Game Home-Stand against Thunderbirds - Swift Current Broncos
- Game Day Preview: Game 13 vs Regina Pats - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs Look to Build on Sweet Homecoming as They Host Ams Saturday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Warriors Look for Bounce Back in Kamloops Saturday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Oil Kings Looking to Bounce Back against Winterhawks - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Game Day Hub: October 26 vs. Edmonton - Portland Winterhawks
- T-Birds Edged in Prince Albert - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Giants Grab Point vs. Chiefs in 2nd Straight OT Loss - Vancouver Giants
- Bear Nets Hat Trick as Tips Rout Oil Kings 7-2 - Everett Silvertips
- Tigers Come up Short in Red Deer - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Cougars Soar To 6-3 Win Over Victoria Royals - Prince George Cougars
- Shcherbyna Scores Twice, But Wild Comeback Bid Falls Short Friday in 6-3 Loss - Wenatchee Wild
- Oil Kings Drop First Game in U.S. to Silvertips - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rockets Score Six Goals In Shoutout Victory Over Warriors - Kelowna Rockets
- Ekström with Giant OT Winner as Chiefs Pick up 9th Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Preview: Americans at Chiefs - October 26 - Tri-City Americans
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