Game Day Preview: Game 61 vs Brandon
March 5, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers (34-19-5-2) close out a three-game homestand Tuesday when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings (29-25-5-1) at Co-op Place.
The Tigers are coming off a 1-1 weekend with a 7-4 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on March 1, followed by a 2-0 shutout loss to the Calgary Hitmen Sunday evening. Coming into the night the Tigers continue to hold the top spot in the Central Division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. While their counterparts the Brandon Wheat Kings, They are losers of three straight games and are 9-15-3-1 on the road this season.
Medicine Hat does have the 3-0 series advantage in their meetings with Brandon this season. The most recent coming January 21 in Brandon where the Tigers were victorious in a 7-3 final. The Wheat Kings currently sit 6th in the Eastern Conference standings, just two points ahead of the Prince Albert Raiders, while six points back of Red Deer for 5th.
Tonight is Never Waste A Ticket Night for Tigers Season Ticket Holders, it's the last chance any unused season tickets can be exchanged at the Tigers Box Office for a valid ticket to the game. The Tigers autograph sessions continue post-game as Gavin McKenna, Ethan McCallum, Josh Van Mulligen & Jack Kachkowski will be on hand for patrons to get their Tiger gear signed. (two items only, if you require more, you will need to go to the back of the line after two items are signed and start again).
Game time is scheduled for 7 PM.
The game will be broadcasted live on the home of the Tigers, Wild 94.5, with the Voice of the Tigers Gino De Paoli & Lance Doll starting with the pre-game show at 6:30.
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