WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

Playoff Series Preview - Round 1

Published on March 25, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release


MEDICINE HAT TIGERS vs RED DEER REBELS

2014-15 regular season record

Medicine Hat: 45-23-2-2, 94pts (L10: 7-2-1-0)

Red A0 38-23-5-6, 87pts (L10: 6-3-1-0)

2014-15 head-to-head record

Medicine 0 4-2-0-0, 8pts

Red A0 2-3-1-0, 5pts

2014-15 head-to-head top scorers

Medicine Hat:

Trevor 6gp-2g-8a-10pts

Cole 2 6gp-4g-3a-7pts

Red Deer:

Wyatt 2 6gp-3g-2a-5pts

Presten Kopeck 6gp-2g-3a-5pts

The Medicine Hat Tigers finished second in the Central Division after having been narrowly edged out by Calgary for first place in the division, but come into the playoffs have won seven of their past 10 games. The Tigers are making their 13th straight playoff appearance, and have advanced to at least the second round in 11 of the last 12 seasons. Led by playmaker Trevor Cox, the Tigers boast five players who scored at least 20 goals and 50 points. Trevor Cox finished second in WHL regular season scoring with 109 points (29g-80a) in 69 games played and his 80 assists led all players. With defencemen Tyler Lewington, Kyle Burroughs and Tommy Vannelli, the Tigers have a balanced attack that scored the third-most goals in the Eastern Conference. The Tigers team defence combined with steady goaltending also allowed them to own the third-best defence in the Eastern Conference as they allowed just 213 goals. Import netminder Marek Langhamer posted a record of 30-16-1-2 with a .902 save percentage in 50 games while backup goaltender Nick Schneider enjoyed a terrific sophomore season with a 15-7-1-0 record in 27 appearances.

The Red Deer Rebels enter the post-season as the third seed in the Central Division. Red Deer was consistent this year as they posted 19 of their wins at home and the remaining 19 on the road. Brooks Maxwell took his game to a new level in his fourth season, finishing third in team scoring with 59 points (27g-32a). Six Rebels skaters finished with at least 20 goals including trade acquisitions Riley Sheen and Connor Gay. The Rebels 83.7% penalty kill was the second best in the WHL this season. Rylan Toth will be looked on to shut down the Tigers' offense as the rookie netminder will be making his first playoff appearance after a strong freshman campaign. The Rebels also look forward to the return of Colorado Avalanche prospect Conner Bleackley from injury.

Series Schedule

Game Visitor Home Date Time (MDT)

1 Red Deer @ Medicine Hat Saturday, March 28 7:30

2 Red Deer @ Medicine Hat Sunday, March 29 6:00

3 Medicine Hat @ Red Deer Wednesday, April 1 TBD

4 Medicine Hat @ Red Deer Thursday, April 2 7:00

5* Red Deer @ Medicine Hat Saturday, April 4 7:30

6* Medicine Hat @ Red Deer Sunday, April 5 5:00

7* Red Deer @ Medicine Hat Tuesday, April 7 7:00

* If necessary

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