The Calgary Hitmen aim to extend their four-game winning streak as they face the Medicine Hat Tigers in Game 1 of the WHL Eastern Conference Semi-Final. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Co-op Place, and fans can watch for free on Victory+ or listen on Sportsnet 960. Calgary advanced after sweeping the Brandon Wheat Kings, while Medicine Hat eliminated the Regina Pats in five games. This best-of-seven series format gives the Tigers home-ice advantage.

By the Numbers
  • Calgary swept Brandon in four games, finishing with a 4-2 victory.
  • Medicine Hat defeated Regina 5-4 in overtime, overcoming a 4-1 second-period deficit.
State of Play
  • Calgary finished the regular season 38-21-8-1, ranking as the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
  • Medicine Hat finished at 50-10-5-3, securing the #2 seed with 108 points.
  • Ethan Moore leads Calgary with six goals and two assists over his last five games.
What's Next

As the series progresses, the Hitmen will look to capitalize on their momentum and Ethan Moore's scoring streak in upcoming games, with Game 2 scheduled for April 11 in Medicine Hat.

Bottom Line

The Hitmen need to maintain their strong playoff form against a formidable Tigers team, with key players stepping up to ensure they remain competitive in this high-stakes series.