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.

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1980-1981 Season

Medicine Hat Tigers were 40-29-3 in the 1980-81 WHL season with 83 points, 5th overall.

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1980-1981 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

Medicine Hat Tigers — 1980-1981 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Kelly Hrudey (G)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Dennis Salamandyk (G)	64	1961	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	165	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Tom Adams (D/LW)	65	1960	Beaverlodge, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	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
		Dan Olsen (D)	65	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Colin Solheim (D)	64	1962	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Pete Steblyk (D)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Stu Wenaas (D)	62	1964	Robsart, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	R
FORWARDS
		Curt Broadhead (C)	66	1960	Hay River, NT, CAN	6'2"	181	R
		Kelly Carson (LW)	64	1962	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Murray Craven (C)	62	1964	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Rod Edmunds (F)	64	1962	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Bob Fleming (RW)	65	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
		Roger Krchnak (RW)	63	1962	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Michael Lay (RW)	63	1963	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'10"	172	R
		Gary Leach (C)	64	1962	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Kevin Malchuk (LW)	63	1963	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Tom McMurchy (RW)	62	1963	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Tony Pontarollo (F)	-			-	-	-
		Brent Sapergia (RW)	63	1962	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	5'11"	203	R
		Ken Solheim (LW)	65	1961	Hythe, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
		Chris St. Cyr (D/F)	63	1963	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	190	L
		Damien Steiert (RW)	65	1961	Empress, AB, CAN	5'9"	185	R
		Steve Tsujiura (C)	64	1962	Coaldale, ON, CAN	5'5"	163	L
		George Walter (LW)	65	1961	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#14	Randy Wickware (LW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Mike Winther (C)	65	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: 7, F: 19Av Age: 19.18 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1980-1981 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

GM/Head CoachPat Ginnell
Athletic TherapistJim Bryson
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser
ScoutBarry Beatty
ScoutGerry Clackson
ScoutDale Eccelstone
ScoutMike Steblyk

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1980-1981 Medicine Hat Tigers Demographics

Medicine Hat Tigers Facts

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

1980-1981 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

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30 players
1 player

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 823 GP
NHL: 10 GP
AHL: 16 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

Medicine Hat Tigers — 1980-1981 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/25/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Calgary Hitmen	-	WHL
10/24/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
10/17/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Brandon Wheat Kings	Medicine Hat Tigers	1 - 8	WHL
10/17/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Regina Pats	Medicine Hat Tigers	6 - 1	WHL
10/11/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Victoria Royals	1 - 6	WHL

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Latest Transactions

Medicine Hat Tigers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cameron Parr (F)	Vancouver Giants	Details
09/04/2026	Confirmed	joining	Luke Bodtker (F)	Calgary Edge School U18 Prep	Details
09/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Shane Regehr (D)	Calgary Northstars U15 AAA	Details
08/25/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (F)	Univ. of Michigan	Details
08/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Carter Cunningham (F)	Penticton Vees	Details
08/19/2026	Confirmed	joining	Josh Evaschesen (F)	Kamloops Blazers	Details
08/07/2026	Confirmed	joining	Reily Pickford (D)	Grande Prairie Storm	Details
07/30/2026	Confirmed	joining	Denis Pasler (D)	AKM Tula	Details

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Medicine Hat Tigers History and Standings

Medicine Hat Tigers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	9	5	3	-	-	1	33	27	11	1.22	2	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	50	10	-	-	8	348	208	108	1.59	1	Conference Final loss
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

Medicine Hat Tigers Tournament Statistics

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?

Played in the team during season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Linden Vey (F)	2026-2027	Vienna Capitals	ICEHL	11	3	12	15	8
2.	Brad Forrest (D)	2026-2027	Smoke Eaters Geleen	Eredivisie	4	3	11	14	2
3.	Mark Rassell (F)	2026-2027	Ravensburg Towerstars	DEL 2	10	8	5	13	2
4.	Lukas Svejkovsky (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo	Liiga	15	8	5	13	4
5.	Matt Bradley (F)	2026-2027	HC Bolzano	ICEHL	11	2	9	11	4
6.	Cole Sanford (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	8	6	4	10	2
7.	Steven Owre (F)	2026-2027	HC Innsbruck	ICEHL	12	6	4	10	8
8.	Matthew Paranych (D)	2026-2027	Regina Pats	WHL	9	3	6	9	4
9.	Brett Kemp (F)	2026-2027	Düsseldorfer EG	DEL 2	9	2	7	9	4
10.	Parker Gavlas (D)	2026-2027	Esbjerg Energy	Metal Ligaen	11	1	8	9	14

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.04
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.15
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.63
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.72
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	18.85

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Franchise All-Time Points

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Al Conroy (F)	266	158	288	446
2.	Michael Lay (F)	334	195	231	426
3.	Stacy Roest (F)	290	141	268	409
4.	Mark Pederson (F)	277	197	204	401
5.	Steve Tsujiura (F)	254	133	259	392

Franchise All-Time Goals

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kevin Riehl (F)	286	199	172	371
2.	Mark Pederson (F)	277	197	204	401
3.	Michael Lay (F)	334	195	231	426
4.	Don Murdoch (F)	140	170	136	306
5.	Jason Miller (F)	275	165	205	370

Franchise All-Time Assists

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Al Conroy (F)	266	158	288	446
2.	Stacy Roest (F)	290	141	268	409
3.	Steve Tsujiura (F)	254	133	259	392
4.	Michael Lay (F)	334	195	231	426
5.	Chris St. Jacques (F)	310	152	216	368

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Brett Scheffelmaier (D)	273	11	47	1061
2.	Clayton Norris (F)	319	90	199	891
3.	Rocky Thompson (D)	249	17	56	816
4.	Blair St. Martin (D)	274	8	74	804
5.	Brad Voth (F)	215	27	57	785

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ben Thomson (F)	352	136	181	317
2.	Mark Polak (F)	351	122	159	281
3.	Dylan Bredo (D)	341	24	113	137
4.	Michael Lay (F)	334	195	231	426
5.	Henry Kuster (F)	325	117	148	265

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Rod Stafford (F)	3	33	46	15.33
2.	Don Murdoch (F)	140	170	306	2.19
3.	Tim Leier (F)	1	1	2	2.00
4.	Steve Dulac (F)	1	1	2	2.00
5.	Lanny McDonald (F)	136	112	253	1.86

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Greg Carroll (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	71	60	111	171	2.41	118
2.	Don Murdoch (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	70	88	77	165	2.36	202
3.	Tom Lysiak (F)	1972-1973	WCHL	67	58	96	154	2.30	104
4.	Tom Lysiak (F)	1971-1972	WCHL	68	46	97	143	2.10	96
5.	Morris Lukowich (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	65	77	142	1.97	195

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Don Murdoch (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	70	88	77	165	2.36	202
2.	Don Murdoch (F)	1974-1975	WCHL	70	82	59	141	2.01	83
3.	Ken Solheim (F)	1980-1981	WHL	64	68	43	111	1.73	87
4.	Kirby Lindal (F)	1988-1989	WHL	71	67	55	122	1.72	83
5.	Kevin Riehl (F)	1990-1991	WHL	72	66	50	116	1.61	43

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Greg Carroll (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	71	60	111	171	2.41	118
2.	Tom Lysiak (F)	1971-1972	WCHL	68	46	97	143	2.10	96
3.	Al Conroy (F)	1984-1985	WHL	68	41	97	138	2.03	150
4.	Tom Lysiak (F)	1972-1973	WCHL	67	58	96	154	2.30	104
5.	Gavin McKenna (F)	2024-2025	WHL	56	41	88	129	2.30	19

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Medicine Hat Tigers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Derek Davis (D)	1980-1981	WHL	69	9	33	42	0.61	496
2.	Bob Gassoff (D)	1972-1973	WCHL	68	11	51	62	0.91	388
3.	Shane Churla (F)	1984-1985	WHL	70	14	20	34	0.49	370
4.	Blair St. Martin (D)	1997-1998	WHL	71	2	22	24	0.34	366
5.	Owen Lloyd (D)	1976-1977	WCHL	70	5	25	30	0.43	354

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

Medicine Hat Tigers — Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#21	Max Osgood (F)	03/24/2011	Plymouth, MI, USA	5'9"	154 lbs
2	#44	Nash Springer (D)	08/14/2011	Royal Oak, MI, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
3	#55	Shane Regehr (D)	07/28/2011	-	-	-
3	#57	Luke Bodtker (F)	03/05/2011	Denver, CO, USA	5'10"	146 lbs
5	#108	Nixon Mclean (F)	10/11/2011	Chicago, IL, USA	5'9"	146 lbs
5	#113	Tyler Thomas (D)	05/14/2011	-	-	-
6	#136	Ryder Lefaivre (F)	02/19/2011	-	6'1"	170 lbs
7	#159	Kelson Hawreluik (F)	02/16/2011	Yorkton, SK, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
8	#164	Max Maas (D)	01/05/2011	-	6'3"	176 lbs
8	#171	Landon Ruck (D)	07/29/2011	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'8"	150 lbs
9	#205	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#228	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#251	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#274	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#297	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
2	#36	Luke Warrener (D)	01/05/2009	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'4"	201 lbs
3	#67	Hunter Saddleback (D)	01/07/2010	-	6'2"	174 lbs
4	#78	Benjamin Meyer (G)	01/21/2010	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'11"	181 lbs
5	#109	Michael Kuzik (F)	01/01/2010	Langley, BC, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
5	#115	Duke Lesnar (F)	07/21/2010	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'2"	194 lbs
6	#137	Adam Benassaya (F)	05/12/2010	Paris, FRA	6'0"	181 lbs
7	#143	Trae Alexander (F)	08/23/2010	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	5'8"	148 lbs
7	#160	Eric Savage Keller (F)	09/03/2010	-	-	-
8	#163	Casey Pearson (F)	05/25/2010	Squamish, BC, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
8	#183	Vladislav Ibragimov (F)	02/18/2009	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	150 lbs
9	#190	Jack Frisky (F)	06/23/2010	Martensville, SK, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
2024
1	#16	Luke Ruptash (F)	01/02/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
4	#83	Cash Christie (G)	05/08/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'3"	172 lbs
5	#97	Zack Nieckar (D)	01/14/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	192 lbs
5	#105	Noah Alexander (F)	03/15/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
7	#149	Jude Martin (D)	01/15/2009	Oyen, AB, CAN	6'6"	225 lbs
8	#171	Kayne Wright (D)	01/17/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	170 lbs
9	#181	Tayte Hoiland (F)	07/10/2009	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	5'9"	161 lbs
9	#193	Kingston King (D)	10/09/2009	Valencia, CA, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
10	#215	Devon Zahara (F)	06/07/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'7"	119 lbs
11	#237	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#259	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#281	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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