TIGERS AND WHL ANNOUNCE 2017-18 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Medicine Hat, AB — The Western Hockey League released the schedule for the 2017-18 season Tuesday afternoon, including all 72 games for the Medicine Hat Tigers.
The Tigers open their 48th campaign and third season in the Canalta Center. The season will kick off with the annual home-and-home series against their Highway 3 rivals the Lethbridge Hurricanes, beginning Friday, September 22nd in the ‘Bridge City before returning to the Gas City the following night.
The regular season will conclude with yet another home-and-home vs the Hurricanes, a tradition between the two clubs for years.
The Tigers will head to British Columbia twice this season, playing a double in Prince George November 21st and 22nd. Tiger fans will not get the chance to see the Cougars or the Kamloops Blazers this season as the Tigers will travel only to the two clubs. The 5 US Division clubs will make their second ever appearances at the Canalta with the Everett Silvertips making the first visit on October 11th.
Overall, the schedule is very balanced, showcasing a minimum of 4 home games per month, allowing for ample rest and practice time for the Tabbies this season. Compared to last season when Tiger fans had to wait in November and January due to long road trips away from the Hat.
Games to Watch:
Saturday September 23rd, 2017 vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Tigers are set to raise their Central Division pennant banner at the annual home opener.
Friday October 20th, 2017 vs. Kootenay Ice
Tiger fans get to see the re-branded Kootenay Ice and their new uniforms for the first time this season.
Saturday November 4th, 2017 vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
The first and only visit from the 2016 WHL Champions and they try to defend their crown.
Tuesday February 27th, 2017 @ Edmonton Oil Kings
Notice the time on this game as it is an 11:30am puck drop at Rogers Place as the Tigers participate in the Oil Kings Hockey Hooky promotion for elementary students.
The season breaks down on a monthly basis as follows:
September: 4 games (1 home, 3 away)
October: 10 games (7 home, 3 away)
November: 11 games (6 home, 5 away)
December: 12 games (6 home, 6 away)
January: 16 games (6 home, 10 away)
February: 11 games (5 home, 6 away)
March: 8 games (5 home, 3 away)
Download the Tigers complete regular season schedule by clicking the links below: ** All Times are local to the home team
2017-18 Tigers Regular Season Schedule – PDF FORMAT
| DATE | AWAY | HOME | TIME | |
| Fri September 22 | Medicine Hat | Lethbridge | 7:00PM | |
| Sat September 23 | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Fri September 29 | Medicine Hat | Saskatoon | 7:05PM | |
| Sat September 30 | Medicine Hat | Prince Albert | 7:00PM | |
| Fri October 6 | Regina | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat October 7 | Prince Albert | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Wed October 11 | Everett | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri October 13 | Saskatoon | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Fri October 20 | Kootenay | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sun October 22 | Medicine Hat | Lethbridge | 6:00PM | |
| Tues October 24 | Medicine Hat | Red Deer | 7:00PM | |
| Wed October 25 | Spokane | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri October 27 | Moose Jaw | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat October 28 | Medicine Hat | Swift Current | 7:00PM | |
| Fri November 3 | Saskatoon | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat November 4 | Seattle | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Fri November 10 | Medicine Hat | Calgary | 7:00PM | |
| Sat November 11 | Calgary | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues November 14 | Kootenay | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri November 17 | Swift Current | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues November 21 | Medicine Hat | Prince George | 7:00PM | |
| Wed November 22 | Medicine Hat | Prince George | 7:00PM | |
| Fri November 24 | Medicine Hat | Kamloops | 7:00PM | |
| Sat November 25 | Medicine Hat | Kelowna | 7:05PM | |
| Wed November 29 | Portland | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri December 1 | Victoria | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat December 2 | Brandon | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues December 5 | Medicine Hat | Moose Jaw | 7:00PM | |
| Wed December 6 | Medicine Hat | Prince Albert | 7:00PM | |
| Fri December 8 | Medicine Hat | Brandon | 7:30PM | |
| Sat December 9 | Medicine Hat | Regina | 7:00PM | |
| Wed December 13 | Tri-City | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri December 15 | Red Deer | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat December 16 | Medicine Hat | Edmonton | 7:00PM | |
| Wed December 27 | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri December 29 | Medicine Hat | Lethbridge | 7:00PM | |
| Sat December 30 | Red Deer | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Mon January 1 | Medicine Hat | Kootenay | 4:00PM | |
| Wed January 3 | Medicine Hat | Calgary | 7:00PM | |
| Fri January 5 | Edmonton | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat January 6 | Vancouver | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Wed January 10 | Medicine Hat | Saskatoon | 7:05PM | |
| Fri January 12 | Medicine Hat | Regina | 7:00PM | |
| Sat January 13 | Medicine Hat | Brandon | 7:30PM | |
| Sun January 14 | Medicine Hat | Moose Jaw | 4:00PM | |
| Wed January 17 | Kootenay | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Sat January 20 | Prince Albert | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues January 23 | Medicine Hat | Red Deer | 7:00PM | |
| Wed January 24 | Medicine Hat | Edmonton | 7:00PM | |
| Fri January 26 | Kelowna | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat January 27 | Moose Jaw | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues January 30 | Medicine Hat | Kelowna | 7:05PM | |
| Wed January 31 | Medicine Hat | Kamloops | 7:00PM | |
| Fri February 2 | Medicine Hat | Victoria | 7:05PM | |
| Sat February 3 | Medicine Hat | Vancouver | 7:00PM | |
| Wed February 7 | Edmonton | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri February 9 | Calgary | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sun February 11 | Medicine Hat | Calgary | 2:00PM | |
| Fri February 16 | Medicine Hat | Swift Current | 7:00PM | |
| Sat February 17 | Swift Current | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues February 20 | Kootenay | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri February 23 | Medicine Hat | Kootenay | 7:00PM | |
| Sat February 24 | Brandon | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Tues February 27 | Medicine Hat | Edmonton | 11:30AM | |
| Sat March 3 | Red Deer | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sun March 4 | Medicine Hat | Kootenay | 4:00PM | |
| Tues March 6 | Regina | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri March 9 | Edmonton | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM | |
| Sat March 10 | Medicine Hat | Red Deer | 7:00PM | |
| Tues March 13 | Calgary | Medicine Hat | 7:00PM | |
| Fri March 16 | Medicine Hat | Lethbridge | 7:00PM | |
| Sat March 17 | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat | 7:30PM |
