The Medicine Hat Tigers are set to begin their second round of playoffs against the Calgary Hitmen, with a strong season record of 7-1-0-0 against them. The Tigers will leverage their recent overtime win against the Regina Pats to maintain momentum. Key player Markus Ruck leads with 14 playoff points (3G, 11A), while quarterback Carter Casey has a standout playoff GAA of 2.00. The first game kicks off on April 10th at 7:00 PM MT.

By the Numbers
  • Medicine Hat has a 50-10-5 record this season, finishing 1st in the Central Division.
  • Calgary holds a 38-21-8 record, placing them 3rd in the Central Division.
State of Play
  • The Tigers are coming off a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Pats to reach this round.
  • Medicine Hat boasts a playoff power play success rate of 22.7%, ranked 9th, while their penalty kill stands at 90.5%, 2nd in the league.
What's Next

As the series unfolds, the Tigers will aim to continue their dominance over the Hitmen, with Game 2 set for April 11th and potentially pivotal Game 3 on April 13th if needed.

Bottom Line

The Tigers enter the series as favorites, bolstered by their superior season records and recent playoff performance. Capitalizing on their special teams advantage could be critical for advancing further in the playoffs.