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1989-1990

1989-1990 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Patrick Backlund (G)	56	1969	Luleå, SWE	6'0"	181	L
	Cam Moon (G)	55	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	Chris Osgood (G)	53	1972	Peace River, AB, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	Alex Sheflo (G)	56	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Vince Boe (D)	54	1970	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	David Cooper (D)	52	1973	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Bart Cote (D)	55	1970	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	Jon Duval (D)	53	1972	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	Jeff Knight (D)	54	1971	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Kevin Knopp (D)	56	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Dan Kordic (D/LW)	54	1971	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'5"	234	L
	Chris Lafreniere (D)	54	1971	Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	Mike Reimer (D)	53	1972	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	Tyler Romanchuk (D)	52	1973	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	Brent Thompson (D)	54	1971	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
FORWARDS
	Norm Batherson (C)	56	1969	North Sydney, NS, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	Dwayne Brook (RW)	54	1971	Roblin, MB, CAN	6'3"	185	R
	Kent Dochuk (C)	56	1969	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	Clayton Gainer (RW)	56	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	Murray Garbutt (C)	54	1971	Hanna, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	Travis Green (C)	54	1970	Castlegar, BC, CAN	6'2"	203	R
	Todd Kinniburgh (F)	55	1970	Devon, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	Jason Krywulak (RW)	53	1972	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	Jason Miller (C)	54	1971	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	Clayton Norris (RW)	53	1972	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	Lloyd Pelletier (LW)	54	1971	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	Jason Prosofsky (RW)	54	1971	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	Dana Rieder (LW)	52	1973	Drumheller, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	Kevin Riehl (C)	55	1970	Leader, SK, CAN	5'7"	154	L
	David Shute (LW)	54	1971	Richfield, MN, USA	6'0"	190	L
	Tomaz Vnuk (RW)	55	1970	Ljubljana, SLO	5'10"	183	R
	Mark Woolf (RW)	55	1970	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	194	R

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 15Av Age: 19.14 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1989-1990 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

Head CoachRon Kennedy
Asst. CoachKevin Dickie
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser
ScoutRay Dudra
ScoutBarclay Parneta

Team Staff History

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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

1989-1990 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 814 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
12/28/2025 11:00 PM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Red Deer Rebels	-	WHL
12/28/2025 01:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
12/18/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Brandon Wheat Kings	7 - 3	WHL
12/14/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Swift Current Broncos	10 - 2	WHL
12/13/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Moose Jaw Warriors	6 - 5 (OT 61:38)	WHL

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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)

Joining fromDes Moines Buccaneers

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09/22/2025

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Cruz Chase (G)

Leaving forPortland Winterhawks

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Cameron Parr (F)

Joining fromSpokane Chiefs

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Niilopekka Muhonen (D)

Joining fromDallas Stars

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09/19/2025

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Dayton Reschny (F)

Joining fromBonnyville Pontiacs

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09/16/2025

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Max Sullivan (F)

Joining fromKamloops Blazers

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08/13/2025

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Landon Hafele (F)

Joining fromSpokane Chiefs

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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	33	22	6	-	-	5	150	104	49	1.48	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

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
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	5'8"	148 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
2023
1	#9	Liam Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	6'0"	176 lbs
1	#21	Markus Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	6'0"	168 lbs
3	#53	Koray Bozkaya (D)	08/22/2008	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'3"	201 lbs
6	#119	Brayden Ryan MacKay (F)	06/20/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	174 lbs
6	#127	Riley Steen (D)	09/07/2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	187 lbs
7	#141	Sutton Verot (F)	05/22/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	172 lbs
8	#159	Avery Watson (F)	02/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	154 lbs
9	#185	Liam Chartrand (F)	02/20/2008	Winnipegosis, MB, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
10	#207	Tafari Chingwaru (D)	09/26/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	196 lbs
11	#229	Matyas Fischer (F)	10/17/2008	Valencia, CA, USA	5'11"	152 lbs

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