GAME 19: NOV. 14 VS. REGINA
@ REGINA: This is the first meeting of the season between the Pats and Tigers. The last time the Tigers paid a visit to the Brandt Center was on February 4th of last season, the Tigers took that game 4-1. Tonight’s game will open a small 2 game road trip that will see the Tigers head to Brandon on Saturday night. Tonight will be the second time Daniel Wapple will face his former team as a member of the Pats.
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP:
- Trevor Cox led all active Tigers last season against the Pats, recording 7 points in 4 games
- Marek Langhamer sports a 4-0-1-0 record against the Pats in 5 starts, with a GAA hovering around 2.00
- Over the past 5 years, the Tigers lead the season series with a 10-2-2-2 record
2014-15 WHL RANKINGS:
- Record (14-3-1-0).
- Central Div. – 1st
- Eastern Con. – 2nd
- HOME (8-2-1-0)
- AWAY (6-1-0-0)
TIGERS FAST FACTS:
- Nick Schneider continues to be undefeated in a Tigers uniform and sits with a 11-0-0-0 record since coming over in a trade with Regina
- Marek Langhamer needs just 2 more victories to reach 50 in his WHL career
- The Tigers have not lost in regulation against the Pats at the Brandt Center over the past 5 seasons, sporting a 4-0-2-2 record
- The Tigers have only been outshot once this season during a 4-2 victory in Edmonton
- The Pats are winless when they are outshot in a game this season, sporting a 0-3-1-0 record
LAST GAME: The Tigers hosted the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday night on the back half of a home and home series. The Tigers won on Friday in Moose Jaw on a Ty Stanton overtime winner. Saturday’s game was an up and down thriller, showcasing two of the faster teams in the WHL. There were many 2 on 1’s in the game and both Zach Sawchenko and Nick Schneider were up for the task, making some incredible saves. Cole Sanford would eventually score the game winner in the third period to give the Tigers a 4-2 victory and their 3rd in a row.
ROAD WARRIORS: In addition to leading the Tigers in scoring, Cole Sanford leads his team on the road. Currently, in 7 games on the road Sanford has recorded 12 points (6G, 6A) and is one of the offensive leaders when away from The Arena. Not to be outdone is line mate Trevor Cox, who hasn’t found the back of the net often, but has dished out 10 assists in visiting arenas this season. In addition to Cox and Sanford, the Tigers have 4 other players all averaging a point per game on the road (Tyler Lewington, Chad Butcher, Steven Owre, and Kyle Becker)
CLUB LEADERS:
Goals (13) Cole Sanford Assists (22) Trevor Cox Points (28) Cole Sanford
PIM (33) Tyler Lewington Plus/Minus (+18) Cole Sanford Wins (9) Marek Langhamer
SPECIAL TEAMS:
- POWER PLAY: 19/91 – 20.9% (ranked 9th in WHL)
- 19 power play goals currently ranks 5th in the WHL
- PENALTY KILL: 65/72 – 90.3% (ranked 2nd in WHL)
- 4 shorthanded goals currently ranks tied for 3rd in the WHL
TIGERS ROSTER MAKEUP: The Tigers currently have 23 players on the roster – 2 Goaltenders, 8 Defenseman and 13 forwards
AGE BREAKDOWN: 3 – 20 year olds, 8 – 19 year olds, 4 – 18 year olds, 6 – 17 year olds and 2 – 16 year olds
NHL DRAFTED / SIGNED PLAYERS: Marek Langhamer (Phoenix Coyotes), Tyler Lewington (Washington Capitals)
ATB FINANCIAL – TIGERS BROADCAST:Listen to legendary Bob Ridley broadcast all Tigers games on CHAT 94.5 FM. Bob Ridley has called all but one Tigers’ Game in Team history since the Medicine Hat Tigers came into the league in 1970.
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LAST FIVE: |
RESULTS: |
| @ Red Deer Rebels | 5-3 LOSS |
| VS. Brandon Wheat Kings | 4-0 LOSS |
| VS. Swift Current Broncos | 2-1 WIN |
| @ Moose Jaw Warriors | 4-3 OTW |
| VS. Moose Jaw Warriors |
4-2 WIN |
| NEXT FIVE: | TIME: |
| @ Regina Pats Friday November 14 | 6:00 PM (MT) |
| @ Brandon Wheat Kings Saturday Nov. 15 | 6:30 PM (MT) |
| VS. Red Deer Rebels Tuesday November 18 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| @ Kootenay Ice Wednesday November 19 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| @ Red Deer Rebels Friday November 21 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
