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 Willie Desjardins.

Who is the captain of Medicine Hat Tigers?

The captain of Medicine Hat Tigers is Kris Russell.

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

2006-2007

2006-2007 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Ryan Holfeld (G)	36	1989	LeRoy, SK, CAN	5'11"	165	L
	#33	Matt Keetley (G)	39	1986	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	187	R
	#30	Blaine Neufeld (G)	38	1987	Winkler, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#30	Alex Wright (G)	35	1990	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'2"	192	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Gord Baldwin (D)	38	1987	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	198	L
	#24	Jason Battershill (D)	38	1987	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#29	Jordan Bendfeld (D)	38	1988	Leduc, AB, CAN	6'3"	245	R
	#27	Shayne Brown (D)	36	1989	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#7	Cody Carlson (D)	34	1991	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#6	Kurtis Decker (D)	35	1990	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#5	Trevor Glass (D)	38	1988	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#24	Mark Isherwood (D)	37	1989	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#2	Alexander Provkin (D)		1989	Voskresensk, RUS	5'10"	183	L
	#10	Kris Russell (D)"C"	38	1987	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#18	Michael Sauer (D)	38	1987	St. Cloud, MN, USA	6'3"	214	R
	#4	David Schlemko (D)	38	1987	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#16	Daine Todd (D)"C"	39	1987	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'10"	176	R
FORWARDS
	#9	Brennan Bosch (C)	37	1988	Martensville, SK, CAN	5'7"	168	R
	#28	Bretton Cameron (RW)	37	1989	Didsbury, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#15	Derek Dorsett (RW)"A"	39	1986	Kindersley, SK, CAN	6'0"	192	R
	#22	Tyler Ennis (RW/LW)	36	1989	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	L
	#12	Colton Grant (LW)	36	1989	Standard, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#14	Darren Helm (C/LW)"A"	39	1987	St. Andrews, MB, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#23	Jordan Hickmott (C/RW)	35	1990	Mission, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#28	Josh Koper (RW)	35	1990	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	165	R
	#19	Matt Lowry (C)	37	1988	Neepawa, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#7	Shayne Neigum (F)	35	1990	Kindersley, SK, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#25	Jakub Rumpel (RW)	39	1987	Hrnciarovce, SVK	5'8"	170	R
	#21	Jerrid Sauer (RW)	38	1987	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'10"	207	R
	#7	Matt Sokol (C)	36	1989	Los Angeles, CA, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#36	Chris Stevens (LW)"A"	39	1986	Dawson Creek, BC, CAN	5'10"	196	L
	#17	Tyler Swystun (RW)	38	1988	Cochrane, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#20	Kevin Undershute (LW)"A"	38	1987	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#26	Linden Vey (C)	34	1991	Wakaw, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#11	Scott Wasden (C)	38	1988	Westbank, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 14Av Age: 18.54 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2006-2007 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

GM/Head CoachWillie Desjardins
Assoc. CoachShaun Clouston
Asst. CoachBrian Ellerman
Asst. CoachDarren Kruger
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerBrent Maser
Franchise OwnerDarrell Maser
PresidentDarrell Maser
ScoutRick Carriere
ScoutLes Kjemhus

Team Staff History

2006-2007 Medicine Hat Tigers Captains

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Team Captaincy 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

2006-2007 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 957 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)

Leaving forVancouver Giants

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01/07/2026

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Luke Cozens (F)

Joining fromLethbridge Hurricanes

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Kyle Heger (D)

Leaving forLethbridge Hurricanes

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01/02/2026

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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)

Joining fromDes Moines Buccaneers

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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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