What league does Medicine Hat Tigers play in?

Medicine Hat Tigers play in the WHL.

When was Medicine Hat Tigers founded?

Medicine Hat Tigers was founded in 1970 in Medicine Hat, AB, CAN, Canada.

Where is Medicine Hat Tigers based?

Medicine Hat Tigers is based in Medicine Hat, AB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Medicine Hat Tigers?

The head coach of Medicine Hat Tigers is Pat Ginnell.

What arena does Medicine Hat Tigers play in?

Medicine Hat Tigers play their home games at Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat, AB, CAN.

What are the team colors of Medicine Hat Tigers?

The team colors of Medicine Hat Tigers are Black + White + Orange.

Medicine Hat Tigers

1979-1980

1979-1980 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Kelly Hrudey (G)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Randy Jaycock (G)	64	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	L
		Ron Poppelstone (G)	64	1961	Bowsman, MB, CAN	5'9"	165	L
		Tom Williams (G)	-			-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Tom Adams (D/LW)	65	1960	Beaverlodge, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Lorne Anderson (D/LW)	66	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Rod Buskas (D)	65	1961	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Derek Davis (D)		1960	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	5'10"	183	R
		Dave Fisher (D)	64	1962	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Gord Gedjos (D)	66	1959	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
		Jeff Marshall (D)	64	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Dan Olsen (D)	64	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Pete Steblyk (D)	64	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Stu Wenaas (D)	62	1964	Robsart, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	R
FORWARDS
		Tim Bailey (RW)	63	1962	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Curt Broadhead (C)	66	1960	Hay River, NT, CAN	6'2"	181	R
		Kelly Carson (LW)	63	1962	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Kelly Davis (F)	-			-	-	-
		Ron Dunfield (F)	-			-	-	-
		Bob Fleming (RW)	64	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Kevin Ginnell (C)		1961	Omaha, NE, USA	6'3"	201	R
		Bruce Gordon (LW)	63	1962	Marsden, SK, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Dean Gordon (F)	-			-	-	-
		Darren Halasz (LW)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	168	L
		Brad Kempthorne (C)	65	1960	Boissevain, MB, CAN	6'2"	203	R
		Brant Kiessig (LW)	65	1960	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Mark Komonoski (RW)	65	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Oren Koules (LW)	65	1961	La Grange, IL, USA	5'10"	181	L
		Ron Kraft (F)	-			-	-	-
		Michael Lay (RW)	62	1963	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'10"	172	R
		Tim Leier (F)	-			-	-	-
		Warren Malinowski (F)	-			-	-	-
		Lloyd McDonald (F)	-			-	-	-
		Tom McGillivary (RW)	64	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Dain Phillips (RW)	65	1960	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'3"	231	R
		Stewart Robertson (RW)	65	1960	Comox, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Ken Solheim (LW)	64	1961	Hythe, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
		Damien Steiert (RW)	64	1961	Empress, AB, CAN	5'9"	185	R
		Steve Tsujiura (C)	63	1962	Coaldale, ON, CAN	5'5"	163	L
		Mike Winther (C)	64	1961	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Brian Ziegler (LW)	65	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 20Av Age: 18.41 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1979-1980 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

GM/Head CoachPat Ginnell
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser
ScoutErnie Reid
ScoutFred Schweitzer
ScoutMike Steblyk

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Medicine Hat Tigers Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + White + Orange
Town: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1970

1979-1980 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

39 players
2 players

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 432 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Canalta Centre
Location: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN
Capacity: 6 500
Construction Year: 2015

Medicine Hat Tigers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Everett Silvertips	-	WHL
02/14/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
02/08/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Swift Current Broncos	8 - 1	WHL
02/07/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Swift Current Broncos	Medicine Hat Tigers	1 - 2	WHL
02/05/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Edmonton Oil Kings	2 - 4	WHL

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01/15/2026

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Jonas Woo (D)

Leaving forArizona State Univ.

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01/09/2026

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Misha Volotovskii (F)

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01/07/2026

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Luke Cozens (F)

Joining fromLethbridge Hurricanes

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Kyle Heger (D)

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Andrew Basha (F)

Joining fromCalgary Wranglers

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12/24/2025

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Bryce Pickford (D)

Leaving forMontréal Canadiens

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09/28/2025

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Marcus Pacheco (F)

Leaving forUniv. of Alberta

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09/25/2025

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Yaroslav Bryzgalov (F)

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Medicine Hat Tigers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WHL	51	36	9	-	-	6	242	155	78	1.53	1	-
2024-2025	WHL	68	47	17	-	-	4	300	193	98	1.44	1	Champion
2023-2024	WHL	68	37	23	-	-	8	280	231	82	1.21	2	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	30	29	-	-	9	248	224	69	1.01	4	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	11	53	-	-	4	154	315	26	0.38	6	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	WHL	23	14	8	-	-	1	87	69	29	1.26	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	41	19	-	-	3	265	182	85	1.35	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	35	27	-	-	6	217	222	76	1.12	4	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	36	28	-	-	8	260	252	80	1.11	1	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	51	20	-	-	1	350	248	103	1.43	1	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	30	37	-	-	5	223	287	65	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	45	23	-	-	4	268	213	94	1.31	2	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	44	24	-	-	4	260	196	92	1.28	3	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	36	33	-	-	3	243	244	75	1.04	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	255	209	90	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	46	16	4	-	4	265	196	100	1.39	2	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	41	23	-	-	8	276	232	90	1.25	9	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	249	242	79	1.1	9	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	43	22	-	-	7	234	198	93	1.29	7	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	52	17	-	-	3	264	175	107	1.49	2	Champion
2005-2006	WHL	72	47	16	-	-	9	257	171	103	1.43	1	Conference Final loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	45	21	4	-	2	234	143	96	1.33	3	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	40	20	9	-	3	277	216	92	1.28	2	Champion
2002-2003	WHL	72	29	34	2	-	7	278	314	67	0.93	11	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	30	36	4	-	2	277	316	66	0.92	15	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	WHL	72	24	40	5	-	4	271	316	56	0.78	16	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	21	39	6	-	6	222	295	54	0.75	17	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	15	56	1	-	-	185	323	31	0.43	18	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	16	50	6	-	-	188	340	38	0.53	18	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	WHL	72	39	32	1	-	-	270	278	79	1.1	9	Conference QF loss

Medicine Hat Tigers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	Memorial Cup	4	3	1	-	-	0	12	10	6	1.5	2	Final loss
2006-2007	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	6	4	4	1.33	1	Final loss
2003-2004	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	4	6	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
1987-1988	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	16	9	4	1.33	2	Champion
1986-1987	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	7	7	2	1	2	Champion
1972-1973	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	6	9	2	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Medicine Hat Tigers Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

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