GAME 20: NOV. 15 VS. BRANDON
@ BRANDON: This is the second meeting of the season between the Wheat Kings and Tigers. The last time the Tigers paid a visit to Westman Place was on February 5th of last season, the Tigers took that game 3-2. Tonight’s game will put a close to a small 2 game road trip that saw the Tigers drop a 6-2 decision last night in Regina.
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP:
- Cole Sanford now has 30 points on the season after recording 2 points last night
- The last time these two teams met was on November 1st, 2014 in Medicine Hat as the Wheat Kings won 4-0
- Over the past 5 years, the Tigers lead the season series with a 11-5-1-0 record
2014-15 WHL RANKINGS:
- Record (14-4-1-0).
- Central Div. – 1st
- Eastern Con. – 2nd
- HOME (8-2-1-0)
- AWAY (6-2-0-0)
TIGERS FAST FACTS:
- Nick Schneider suffered his first loss in a Tigers uniform against his old team last night in Regina
- Marek Langhamer needs just 2 more victories to reach 50 in his WHL career
- The Tigers are currently 6-3-1-0 in their past ten games
- The Tigers have only been outshot once this season during a 4-2 victory in Edmonton
LAST GAME: The Tigers travelled to Regina to face the Pats on Friday night. The Tigers would start goaltender Nick Schneider against his former team looking to remain undefeated in a Tigers uniform. Unfortunately on this night, Schneider and the Tigers could not hold off the Pats attack in the third period, where the Pats potted three goals including the hat trick goal for Dryden Hunt. The Tigers would get goals from Tommy Vannelli and Cole Sanford, both power play markers but dropped the game 6-2.
ROAD WARRIORS: In addition to leading the Tigers in scoring, Cole Sanford leads his team on the road. Currently, in 8 games on the road Sanford has recorded 14 points (7G, 7A) 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 11 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 (14) Cole Sanford Assists (23) Trevor Cox Points (30) Cole Sanford
PIM (39) Tyler Lewington Plus/Minus (+15) Cole Sanford Wins (9) Marek Langhamer
SPECIAL TEAMS:
- POWER PLAY: 21/100 – 21.0% (ranked 8th in WHL)
- 21 power play goals currently ranks 5th in the WHL
- PENALTY KILL: 72/81 – 88.9% (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: |
| 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 |
| @ Regina Pats |
6-2 LOSS |
| NEXT FIVE: | TIME: |
| @ 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) |
| VS. Kootenay Ice Saturday November 22 | 7:30 PM (MT) |
