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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1981-1982 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Darryl Cozac (G)	60	1966	Brooks, AB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Mark Frank (G)	64	1962	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	-
		Rick Kosti (G)	62	1963	Kincaid, SK, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Darryl Kuntz (G)	63	1962	Regina, SK, CAN	5'6"	150	-
		Dennis Salamandyk (G)	64	1961	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	165	-
		Brent Stankowski (G)	-			-	-	-
		Mike Zanier (G)	63	1962	Trail, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Andy Dickie (D)	63	1962	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Dave Farquhar (D)	62	1964	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Jim Hougan (D)	63	1963	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Glenn Kulka (D)	62	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
		Daryle Lamb (D)	-			-	-	-
		Jim van der Lee (D)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	-	-	-
		Darcy Mabbott (D)	-			-	-	-
		Mel Marshall (D)	62	1964	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'10"	194	R
		Larry Mollard (D)	63	1962	Stonewall, MB, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#6	Guy Paradis (D)	63	1963	Rimbey, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Darcy Pindus (D)	63	1962	Weyburn, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Colin Solheim (D)	64	1962	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Sam Styles (D)	64	1962	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	170	R
		Stu Wenaas (D)	62	1964	Robsart, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Todd Wickenden (D)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	225	L
FORWARDS
		Kevin Adams (F)	-			-	-	-
		Kelly Carson (LW)	63	1962	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Ken Clement (F)	-			-	-	-
		Brian Coughlin (RW)	64	1962	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Murray Craven (C)	61	1964	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Matt Kabayama (C)	60	1965	Foremost, AB, CAN	5'6"	172	R
		Roger Krchnak (RW)	63	1962	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Bill Langen (C)	63	1962	Humboldt, SK, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Michael Lay (RW)	63	1963	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'10"	172	R
		Jim Lemke (RW)	62	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Kevin Malchuk (LW)	62	1963	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Kevin Mayner (LW)	63	1963	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Dean McArthur (RW)		1963	Taber, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Blake Morrison (LW)	63	1963	Selkirk, MB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Reno Pontorollo (RW)	64	1962	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'4"	201	R
		Rory Reinbolt (RW)	63	1963	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	185	R
		Rob Roy (F)	-			-	-	-
		Rob Semchuk (LW)	62	1963	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	L
		Mark Sochatsky (C)	63	1962	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	165	R
		Mike Spencer (LW)	63	1963	Weyburn, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Chris St. Cyr (D/F)	62	1963	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	190	L
		Steve Tsujiura (C)	64	1962	Coaldale, ON, CAN	5'5"	163	L
		Brian Varga (LW)	64	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Bill Vince (RW)	62	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Rob Wheelans (F)	-			-	-	-
		Richard Zemlak (RW)	63	1963	Wynyard, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	R

Position: G: 4, D: 13, F: 19Av Age: 18.85 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1981-1982 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

GM/Head CoachPat Ginnell
Athletic TherapistJim Bryson
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser
ScoutGerry Clackson

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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

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47 players
1 player

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 025 GP

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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
05/04/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Prince Albert Raiders	6 - 7	WHL
05/02/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince Albert Raiders	Medicine Hat Tigers	6 - 3	WHL
04/30/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Prince Albert Raiders	3 - 6	WHL
04/29/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Prince Albert Raiders	2 - 1 (OT 64:07)	WHL
04/26/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince Albert Raiders	Medicine Hat Tigers	0 - 5	WHL

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Medicine Hat Tigers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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

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

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rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#21	Max Osgood (F)	03/24/2011	-	5'9"	141 lbs
2	#44	Nash Springer (D)	08/14/2011	Royal Oak, MI, USA	5'10"	154 lbs
3	#55	Shane Regehr (D)	07/28/2011	-	-	-
3	#57	Luke Bodtker (F)	03/05/2011	Denver, CO, USA	5'8"	134 lbs
5	#108	Nixon Mclean (F)	10/11/2011	Chicago, IL, USA	5'7"	132 lbs
5	#113	Tyler Thomas (D)	05/14/2011	-	-	-
6	#136	Ryder Lefaivre (F)	02/19/2011	-	-	-
7	#159	Kelson Hawreluik (F)	02/16/2011	Yorkton, SK, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
8	#164	Max Maas (D)	01/05/2011	-	6'3"	176 lbs
8	#171	Landon Ruck (D)	07/29/2011	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'7"	141 lbs
2025
2	#36	Luke Warrener (D)	01/05/2009	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'4"	185 lbs
3	#67	Hunter Saddleback (D)	01/07/2010	-	6'1"	154 lbs
4	#78	Benjamin Meyer (G)	01/21/2010	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
5	#109	Michael Kuzik (F)	01/01/2010	Langley, BC, CAN	5'9"	148 lbs
5	#115	Duke Lesnar (F)	07/21/2010	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'11"	168 lbs
6	#137	Adam Benassaya (F)	05/12/2010	Paris, FRA	6'0"	176 lbs
7	#143	Trae Alexander (F)	08/23/2010	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	5'4"	130 lbs
7	#160	Eric Savage Keller (F)	09/03/2010	-	-	-
8	#163	Casey Pearson (F)	05/25/2010	Squamish, BC, CAN	5'8"	148 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	5'8"	161 lbs
2024
1	#16	Luke Ruptash (F)	01/02/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
4	#83	Cash Christie (G)	05/08/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	159 lbs
5	#97	Zack Nieckar (D)	01/14/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	163 lbs
5	#105	Noah Alexander (F)	03/15/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
7	#149	Jude Martin (D)	01/15/2009	Oyen, AB, CAN	6'3"	194 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

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