Game Day Preview: Game 55 vs Saskatoon

February 17, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release

Medicine Hat, AB - For the second time this season, it's the duel of the 1st & 2nd place teams in the Eastern Conference. As the Medicine Hat Tigers (32-17-3-2) host the Saskatoon Blades (40-9-2-3) at Co-op Place Saturday night.

The Tigers are coming off a shootout loss to the Prince Albert Raiders at home Friday night. While the Blades picked up a 1-0 overtime win in Lethbridge. The Blades 17-8-1-3 on the road including a September 30, 2023 win against the Tigers by a 3-2 score. While the Tigers hold a 18-6-2-1 record at Co-op Place this season.

Saskatoon has the season series lead with two wins thus far, while the Tigers are 0-1-1. The last meeting took place in Saskatoon on February 2 with the Blades coming away with the 5-2 victory.

Tonight's game is Chuck-a-Puck with the Root Cellar as the local charity working with NewRock Developments.

Tonight's game will be live on the home of the Tigers, Wild 94.5 with the Voice of the Tigers, Gino De Paoli & Lance Doll. Pre-game show is set for 6:30 and puck drop is at 7 PM.

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