GAME 44: TIGERS VS EDMONTON OIL KINGS
VS EDMONTON: This is the four of six meetings between the Tigers and Oil Kings this season. So far this season, Medicine Hat has posted a 2-1-0-0 record versus the Oil Kings (1-0-0-0 at home and 1-1-0-0 in Edmonton). Over the three previous games each team has scored 9 goals. Leading the way for the Tigers is forward Emerson Etem (4G, 0A) with 4 points. Goaltender Tyler Bunz (2-1-0-0) has allowed 8 goals (2.61 GAA) on 113 shots (.929 Save %) over the three games. On the power play the Tigers went 1 for 17 (5.9%), while killing off 4 of 6 penalties (66.7%).
VS CENTRAL DIVISION: So far this season, the Tigers are 12-6-0-0.
LAST GAME: The Tigers lost to the Kootenay Ice 3-1 on Sunday night in Cranbrook. Emerson Etem scored the lone goal for the Tigers. James Bettauer and Matthew Konan picked up the assists on the goal. Tyler Bunz played well in net saving 22 of 25 shots in the loss.
2011-12 WHL RANKINGS:
- Record (24-15-2-2)
- Central Div. –3rd
- Eastern Con. – 4th
- Home (11-7-1-1)
- Away (13-8-1-1)
MILESTONES: Matt Konan is racking up the games in a Tiger jersey. Konan sits only 10 games back of 10th place all time (Stefan Meyer) for games played in a Tigers jersey. Hunter Shinkaruk is also closing in on a couple of milestones. Shinkaruk recently recorded his 50th career assist and is sitting at 45 goals and 96 points in his career. Tyler Bunz recently passed Sonny Mignacca for second all-time on the Tigers win list and currently sits at 99 career wins. Bunz now only has Matt Keetley (105 wins) ahead of him.
STREAKS: Emerson Etem is riding a five game point streak. Over the streak he has scored six goals and added one assist. James Bettauer has also been playing great lately having collected a point in 8 of the last 10 games for 11 points (2G,9A).
TRADE DEADLINE: The Tigers made two trades on deadline day this season. The Tigers traded forward Reid Petryk to Everett for prospect Miles Koules. The Tigers also traded a 3rd round pick to the Kootenay Ice for 18 year old forward Brendan Hurley.
2011-12 CLUB LEADERS:
- Goals (34) Emerson Etem
- Assists (31) Emerson Etem
- Points (65) Emerson Etem
- PIM (100) Kale Kessy
- Plus/Minus (+19) Emerson Etem
- Wins (23) Tyler Bunz
SPECIAL TEAMS:
- POWER PLAY: 50 – 226 – 22.1%
- PENALTY KILL: 143 – 183 – 78.1%
TIGERS ROSTER MAKEUP: The Tigers currently have 22 players on the roster – 2 goaltenders, 7 defencemen and 13 forwards, including 7 rookies.
AGE BREAKDOWN: 3 – 20 year olds, 5 – 19 year olds, 8 – 18 year olds, 4 – 17 year olds and 2 – 16 year old.
NHL DRAFTED / SIGNED PLAYERS: Kale Kessy (Phoenix Coyotes), Alex Theriau (Dallas Stars), Tyler Bunz (Edmonton Oilers) and Emerson Etem (Anaheim Ducks).
TIGERS SCHEDULE:
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LAST FIVE: |
RESULTS |
| Vs Lethbridge Hurricanes | 3-2 Win |
| @ Swift Current Broncos | 4-2 Loss |
| @ Lethbridge Hurricanes | 3-1 Loss |
| @ Red Deer Rebels | 3-2 Win |
| @ Kootenay Ice | 3-1 Win |
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NEXT FIVE: |
TIME: |
| Vs Edmonton Oil Kings, Thurs. Jan 12 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| Vs Moose Jaw Warriors, Sat. Jan 14 | 7:30 PM (MT) |
| @ Calgary Hitmen, Wed. Jan 18 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| @ Regina Pats, Fri. Jan 20 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| Vs Swift Current Broncos, Sat. Jan 21 | 7:30 PM (MT) |
