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Tigers Announce 2026-27 Training Camp

Josh Dubuc — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:48 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB - The 2026-27 WHL season is approaching quickly and the Medicine Hat Tigers will officially open training camp this week.

All players participating in Tigers’ training camp will be split into four teams and will play in a round robin tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Training Camp will conclude on Sunday with an intrasquad game. All games will be held at Co-op Place and will be open to the public. Below is a full schedule for the training camp games:

Thursday, August 27	5:00pm - 6:45pm	Team Black vs Team Grey
	7:00pm - 8:45pm	Team Blue vs Team Orange

Friday, August 28	9:00am - 10:45am	Team Black vs Team Blue
	11:00am - 12:45pm	Team Grey vs Team Orange
	5:00pm - 6:45pm	Team Grey vs Team Blue
	7:00pm - 8:45pm	Team Black vs Team Orange

Saturday, August 29	10:00am – 12:15pm	3rd Vs 4th
	2:00pm – 4:15pm	1st Vs 2nd

Sunday, August 30	10:30am – 1:00pm	Intrasquad Game

The Tigers begin preseason action on Tuesday, September 1st when they travel to Lethbridge to take on the Hurricanes. The Tigers will host their first preseason game on Saturday, September 5th against the Hurricanes at Co-op Place with puck drop going at 7:00pm. Tickets for the home game are $20 and can be purchased at the Tigers office or by calling (403) 526-2666.

2026 WHL Graduates: Medicine Hat Tigers

Josh Dubuc — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:16:16 +0000

Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series.

Today, we continue with the graduating trio from the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Andrew Basha (F)

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
WHL Career Stats: 233 GP – 82 G-152 A – 234 points
WHL Draft: 2020 – Fifth Round, 105th Overall (Medicine Hat Tigers)
NHL Draft: 2024 – Second Round, 41st Overall (Calgary Flames)

Watch out world! Andrew Basha is heating up!

After a five season campaign with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha is set to graduate before heading to the big leagues.

Originally selected 105th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Basha quickly proved to be a monumental piece for the Tabbies, cracking the Club's full-time roster during the 2021-22 season.

While a consistent contributor right out of the gates, Basha's game took a massive step forward during the 2023-24 WHL Season, when the forward erupted for a career-high 85 points (30 G-55 A) in 63 regular season appearances. The performance earned him a spot on the WHL Central Division Second All-Star Team and placed him third in team scoring during the regular season.

And, it wasn't just his Western League opponents who were well aware of Basha's increased production. His breakout campaign also caught the eyes of NHL management.

It would be Basha's hometown Calgary Flames that came calling that summer, selecting Basha 41st overall in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft. The hometown Club then signed him to a three-year entry-level contract on September 29, 2024.

Unfortunately, the 2024-25 season was not as kind to the budding prospect, as Basha missed significant time due to an ankle injury. However, the setback didn't stop the forward from making an impression during the 2025 WHL Playoffs, as Basha returned to the Tigers lineup for the 2025 WHL Championship Series. With five points (2 G-3 A) in five games, Basha helped the Tigers capture the Club's sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history. He also added an assist in four games at the 2025 Memorial Cup as the Tigers advanced to the tournament final before falling to the OHL's London Knights.

Basha began the 2025-26 campaign with the Flames' American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, before being reassigned to Medicine Hat on January 2, 2026. He went on to run rampant offensively, collecting 50 points (18 G-32 A) in 32 regular season games.

He carried that production into the 2026 WHL Playoffs, leading the Tigers with 21 points (3 G-18 A) in 15 appearances as Medicine Hat advanced to the Eastern Conference Championship Series for the second-consecutive postseason.

Basha closes out his WHL career with 234 points (82 G-152 A) in 233 regular season games with the Tigers.

Ethan Neutens (F)

Hometown: Cochrane, Alta.
WHL Career Stats: 235 GP – 27 G-32 A – 59 points
WHL Draft: 2020 – Ninth Round, 180th Overall (Kelowna Rockets)

Ethan Neutens may have started his WHL career in the Okanagan, but it was in Medicine Hat where he found a home.

Originally selected 180th overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the ninth round of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, the Cochrane, Alta., product made his WHL debut on October 5, 2022, against the Victoria Royals.

Neutens spent parts of three seasons with the Rockets, collecting 25 points (11 G-14 A) in 135 regular season appearances.

On November 14, 2024, Neutens headed east to join Medicine Hat following a trade with the Rockets. He made his Medicine Hat debut the following night, quickly embracing his new home with the Tabbies.

Neutens skated in 47 regular season appearances in his first season with Medicine Hat. But, it was what happened in the 2025 WHL Playoffs that will forever stick with the forward.

In 18 postseason appearances, Neutens collected five points (2 G-3 A), but, more importantly, he was part of the Tigers' run to their sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup.

Neutens then followed his championship season with a career year offensively.

During the 2025-26 WHL Season, the hard-working winger posted a career-high in goals (12), assists (12), and points (24) in 53 regular season games. Neutens' energy and physical style of play also helped earn him the moniker “Everybody's Favourite Tiger” around Medicine Hat.

In total, Neutens closes out his WHL career with 59 points (27 G-32 A) in 235 regular season games split between Kelowna and Medicine Hat.

Josh Van Mulligen (D)

Hometown: Medicine Hat, Alta.
WHL Career Stats: 250 GP – 14 G-72 A – 86 points
WHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 39th Overall (Medicine Hat Tigers)

For Josh Van Mulligen, there may not have been a more fitting way to close out his WHL career.

Born and raised in Medicine Hat, the defenceman grew up watching the Tigers from the stands and even spent time around the Club as a stick boy.

So, there was no spot more fitting than the Gas City for Van Mulligen, who heard his name called by Medicine Hat in the second round of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. Van Mulligen would go on to spend his entire five-season junior career in the orange and black, steadily developing into a dependable two-way blueliner for his hometown club.

While consistent in all five seasons with the Tigers, the 2024-25 campaign will always go down as the most memorable for the blueliner.

The regular season saw Van Mulligen post a career-best 27 points (3 G-24 A) in 50 games with Medicine Hat. And, the good times were only getting started for Van Mulligen and Co.

With six points (3 G-3 A) in postseason appearances, Van Mulligen was a mainstay on Medicine Hat's blueline as the Central Division club captured it's sixth WHL Championship.

The hometown defenceman followed up his trophy-raising season with another productive campaign in 2025-26. Van Mulligen recorded 25 points (6 G-19 A) in 51 regular season appearances, setting a new career high in goals.

In total, Van Mulligen closes out his WHL career with exactly 250 regular season appearances with the Tabbies, collecting 86 points (14 G-72 A).

Tigers Trade Cunningham To Vees

Josh Dubuc — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:17 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers have sent 2006-born forward Carter Cunningham to the Penticton Vees in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2028. Cunningham, the 6-foot-3 forward from Lethbridge, Alberta made his debut with the Tigers during the 2024-25 season where he posted 7 points in 38 games. He took a huge step the following year totalling 30 points in 62 games during the 2025-26 season. All 100 games of his WHL Career have been played in the orange and black. The Tigers would like to thank Carter and his family for all of their contributions to our team and the community of Medicine Hat. We wish Carter all the best moving forward.

Tigers Acquire Evaschesen From Kamloops

Josh Dubuc — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:49 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2006-born forward Josh Evaschesen from the Kamloops Blazers in exchange for a first and fourth-round pick in 2027 and a sixth round pick in 2029. The Medicine Hat, Alberta native tallied 33 goals and 73 points in 67 games during the 2025-26 season. This off-season he was invited to attend the Dallas Stars' 2026 Development Camp. Evaschesen grew up playing for the Medicine Hat Hounds U15 AA, SEAC Tigers U15 AAA, and SAHA U18 Prep.

Tigers Sign Pickford To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Josh Dubuc — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:44 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Reily Pickford to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Reily is a driven defenceman who competes hard and is always willing to battle. He moves the puck well, activates intelligently and has a deceptive release that makes him a shooting threat." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "After earning AJHL North Division All-Rookie Team honours last season, he continues to show that his game is on an upward trajectory.” The 5-foot-11 defender's rights were acquired in 2023 trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Pickford split the 2025-26 season between the Camrose Kodiaks and Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL. He had 6 goals and 19 assists for 25 points over 46 games. The Tigers are excited to welcome Reily to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

The Classics Are Back

Josh Dubuc — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:14 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers are excited to announce the return of two timeless designs that celebrate the heritage and tradition of Tigers Hockey. Featuring the iconic Tigers script crest, authentic detailing, and the club's signature orange, black and white colour palette, these classic uniforms pay tribute to one of the most memorable eras in franchise history. These jerseys connect generations of Tigers fans. Bringing back a familiar look that offers a nostalgic feel for longtime fans while bringing a piece of Tigers history to a new generation. These authentic throwbacks will serve as our official home and away uniforms for the 2026-2027 season. To meet the expected demand, we have officially opened our presale waitlist today. Please click here and fill out the form to be placed on our waitlist.

Tigers Sign Pasler To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Josh Dubuc — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:01:17 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2008-born defenceman Denis Pasler to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "Denis is a big defender with good four-way skating ability." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "He closes gaps aggressively using his reach and physicality, defends the net front well, and makes quick, efficient plays on retrievals. He also has the confidence to join the rush and contribute offensively." The 6-foot-5 defender was drafted in the second round (73rd overall) of the 2026 CHL Import Draft. Pasler totalled 11 points in 59 games in the MHL during the 2025-26 season. The Tigers are excited to welcome Denis to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

Tigers Trade Switzer To Warriors

Josh Dubuc — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:22 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers have sent 2007-born goaltender Jordan Switzer to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, 2029 second-round pick, and a conditional 2030 sixth-round pick. Switzer, the 6-foot-1 goaltender from Edmonton, Alberta was selected by the Tigers in the sixth round (111th overall) of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. The young goaltender was signed in September of that same year and made his WHL debut during the 2023-24 season against the Edmonton Oil Kings. Switzer secured a win in his first WHL game and played one more that season. He then joined the Tigers full-time during the 2024-25 season, winning a WHL Championship and a trip to the Memorial Cup Final. Through 78 WHL games, all in the orange and black, Switzer has posted a record of 54-14-4-2 with a goals against average of 2.78 and save percentage of 0.894 and 6 shutouts. "We'd like to thank Jordan and his family for all of their contributions to our team and the community." said General Manager and Head Coach Willie Desjardins. "Jordan was an integral part to our championship team in 2024-25 and last year's team. We appreciate all the time he spent with our organization and wish him all the best moving forward."

Tigers Sign Phillips To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Josh Dubuc — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:11 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Mace’o brings a physically dominant presence to our blue line. He uses his size, reach and mobility to control the walls and net front, shut down opponents and play with confidence." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "He’s also shown the ability to step up offensively with his first pass, lateral skating, and shot.” The 6-foot-6, 234-pound defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (80th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wayzata, Minnesota native tallied 11 points in 44 games with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL during the 2025-26 season. The Tigers are excited to welcome Mace'o to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

Tigers Sign Marto To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Josh Dubuc — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:07 +0000

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2009-born forward Nolan Marto to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Nolan brings a lot of qualities we value in a forward. He has a natural goal-scoring touch, knows how to finish, and uses his straight-line speed to create offense." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "He’s competitive, smart, strong in possession, and committed to playing the right way in all three zones. We believe his skill set and two-way approach will fit our identity very well.” The 5-foot-8 forward was drafted in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. Marto had a fantastic 2025-26 season with Grand Forks Central High scoring 22 goals and 52 points in 27 games. Just one season prior, Marto totalled 126 points in 50 games with Grand Forks Bantam AA. The Tigers are excited to welcome Nolan to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.