US EditionTigers complete sweep of Hurricanes, will advance to WHL championship series - Lethbridge
- The Medicine Hat Tigers completed a sweep of the Lethbridge Hurricanes with a 5-3 win on Wednesday to advance to the WHL championship series.
- The sweep came after Tigers forward Mathew Ward netted two goals, while Gavin McKenna continued his impressive run by recording points in 53 consecutive games, including an empty-net goal and an assist.
- In that game, Medicine Hat received offensive contributions from Misha Volotovskii, Bryce Pickford, and McKenna, while goaltender Harrison Meneghin made 18 saves as Lethbridge fought back to cut the deficit.
- The Tigers are set to compete against whichever team comes out on top in the Western Conference championship series, where the Spokane Chiefs currently hold a 3-0 lead over the Portland Winterhawks following their 8-5 victory on April 30.
- The upcoming WHL championship series for Medicine Hat will depend on the outcome of Spokane and Portland's best-of-seven series, which continues with Game 4 on Thursday.
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Tigers complete sweep of Hurricanes, advance to WHL championship series
LETHBRIDGE - Mathew Ward scored twice, Gavin McKenna extended his point streak to 53 games and the Medicine Hat Tigers topped the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday to complete the sweep and advance to the Western Hockey League championship.
Gavin McKenna, Tigers sweep Hurricanes, earn spot in WHL final
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Mathew Ward scored twice, Gavin McKenna extended his point streak to 53 games and the Medicine Hat Tigers topped the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday to complete the sweep and advance to the Western Hockey League championship. Misha Volotovskii, Bryce Pickford and McKenna, with an empty-net goal and an assist, also contributed to the offence for Medicine Hat. Harrison Meneghin made 18 saves as the Tigers advanced to th…
Tigers Win 7-6 To Take Commanding Series Lead
The Medicine Hat Tigers triumphed over the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-6 in a thrilling Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, now holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The Hurricanes initially took a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Tigers rallied back with key goals, including a shorthanded effort from Mathew Ward. After falling behind late in the third, the Tigers equalized and clinched the win in overtime with a goal from Oasiz Wie…
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