Medicine Hat Tigers

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1995-1996

1995-1996 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Scott Buhler (G)	46	1978	Osler, SK, CAN	178	78	L
	#33	Paxton Schafer (G)	48	1976	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	175	74	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Johnathan Aitken (D)	46	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	193	96	L
		Brady Austin (D)	45	1979	Red Deer, AB, CAN	-	-	L
	#6	Cal Benazic (D)	49	1975	Prince George, BC, CAN	191	85	L
	#27	Clint Cabana (D)	46	1978	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	188	93	L
		Chris Maillet (D)	48	1976	Moncton, NB, CAN	196	100	L
		Lyndon Schwartz (D/F)	46	1978	Regina, SK, CAN	189	91	L
	#7	Darcy Smith (D)	48	1976	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	193	105	-
	#11	Blair St. Martin (D)	47	1977	Slave Lake, AB, CAN	183	86	L
	#2	Rocky Thompson (D/RW)	47	1977	Calgary, AB, CAN	188	93	R
FORWARDS
		Jason Abel (RW)	47	1977	Kinuso, AB, CAN	173	82	R
	#16	Jeff Dewar (RW)	48	1976	Rothesay, NB, CAN	188	91	R
		Steve Dulac (RW)	49	1975	Montréal, QC, CAN	175	85	R
	#10	Mike Eley (C)	46	1978	Colonsay, SK, CAN	183	88	L
	#21	Josh Green (C/LW)	47	1977	Camrose, AB, CAN	191	102	L
	#24	Curtis Huppe (RW)	45	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	184	88	R
		Greg Johnson (RW)	47	1977	Brooks, AB, CAN	185	88	L
	#18	John Kachur (C)	47	1977	Yorkton, SK, CAN	171	79	R
		Bryan Kondo (C)	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	183	85	R
	#19	Henry Kuster (RW)	47	1977	Stony Plain, MB, CAN	186	103	R
	#12	Blair Manning (C)	49	1975	Vancouver, BC, CAN	174	94	R
	#14	Aaron Millar (RW)	46	1978	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	175	79	R
	#17	Mark Polak (C)	48	1976	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	183	78	R
	#20	Bryan Randall (RW)	46	1978		195	108	L
	#9	Chad Reich (LW/C)	48	1976	Craik, SK, CAN	178	75	L
		Kyle Ronan (RW)	45	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-	R
		Jeremy Schaefer (LW)	48	1976	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	191	95	L
		Derek Senkow (LW)	49	1975	Canora, SK, CAN	178	77	-
	#15	Trevor Wasyluk (LW)	46	1978	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	193	84	L
		Ashley Wesling (C)	47	1977	Humboldt, SK, CAN	191	84	L
		Brad Wilson (LW)	48	1976	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	175	73	L
	#23	Derek Wood (C)	49	1975	Prince George, BC, CAN	178	86	L

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 19Av Age: 19.03 yearsAv Ht: 184.04 cmAv Wt: 87.75 kgCompare with other teams »

1995-1996 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

Head CoachJos Canale
Head CoachBrad McEwen
General ManagerDennis Polonich
Athletic TrainerDale King
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerDarrell Maser
Franchise OwnerBrent Maser
PresidentDarrell Maser
ScoutBob Green
ScoutByron Hehr
ScoutClark McLean

Team Staff History

Medicine Hat Tigers Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + White + Orange
Town: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1970

1995-1996 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

33 players

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 2 893 GP
AHL: 6 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Canalta Centre
Location: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN
Capacity: 6 500
Construction Year: 2015

Medicine Hat Tigers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/01/2025 01:00 UTC	Swift Current Broncos	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
31/12/2024 02:00 UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Calgary Hitmen	-	WHL
29/12/2024 21:00 UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Medicine Hat Tigers	4 - 3 (OT 60:26)	WHL
29/12/2024 02:00 UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	4 - 0	WHL
16/12/2024 01:00 UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Medicine Hat Tigers	4 - 1	WHL

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Latest Transactions

20/12/2024

confirmed

Zach Zahara (G)

Joining fromWenatchee Wild

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14/12/2024

confirmed

Matthew Paranych (D)

Leaving forRegina Pats

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11/12/2024

confirmed

Tyson Moss (D)

Joining fromVictoria Grizzlies

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15/11/2024

confirmed

Nate Corbet (D)

Leaving forKelowna Rockets

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confirmed

Ethan Neutens (F)

Joining fromKelowna Rockets

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29/10/2024

confirmed

Ethan McCallum (G)

Leaving forSaskatoon Blades

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27/10/2024

confirmed

Carter Cunningham (F)

Joining fromCalgary Canucks

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25/10/2024

confirmed

Hunter St. Martin (F)

Leaving forFlorida Panthers

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Medicine Hat Tigers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	36	20	14	-	-	2	142	122	42	1.17	1	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	37	23	-	-	8	280	231	82	1.21	2	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	30	29	-	-	9	248	224	69	1.01	4	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	11	53	-	-	4	154	315	26	0.38	6	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	WHL	23	14	8	-	-	1	87	69	29	1.26	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	41	19	-	-	3	265	182	85	1.35	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	35	27	-	-	6	217	222	76	1.12	4	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	36	28	-	-	8	260	252	80	1.11	1	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	51	20	-	-	1	350	248	103	1.43	1	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	30	37	-	-	5	223	287	65	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	45	23	-	-	4	268	213	94	1.31	2	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	44	24	-	-	4	260	196	92	1.28	3	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	36	33	-	-	3	243	244	75	1.04	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	255	209	90	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	46	16	4	-	4	265	196	100	1.39	2	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	41	23	-	-	8	276	232	90	1.25	9	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	249	242	79	1.1	9	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	43	22	-	-	7	234	198	93	1.29	7	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	52	17	-	-	3	264	175	107	1.49	2	Champion
2005-2006	WHL	72	47	16	-	-	9	257	171	103	1.43	1	Conference Final loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	45	21	4	-	2	234	143	96	1.33	3	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	40	20	9	-	3	277	216	92	1.28	2	Champion
2002-2003	WHL	72	29	34	2	-	7	278	314	67	0.93	11	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	30	36	4	-	2	277	316	66	0.92	15	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	WHL	72	24	40	5	-	4	271	316	56	0.78	16	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	21	39	6	-	6	222	295	54	0.75	17	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	15	56	1	-	-	185	323	31	0.43	18	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	16	50	6	-	-	188	340	38	0.53	18	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	WHL	72	39	32	1	-	-	270	278	79	1.1	9	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	30	37	5	-	-	243	288	65	0.9	11	Conference QF loss

Medicine Hat Tigers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2006-2007	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	6	4	4	1.33	1	Final loss
2003-2004	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	4	6	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
1987-1988	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	16	9	4	1.33	2	Champion
1986-1987	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	7	7	2	1	2	Champion
1972-1973	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	6	9	2	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Medicine Hat Tigers Retired Numbers

#8
Lanny McDonald (F)
#9
Tom Lysiak (F)

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#16	Luke Ruptash (F)	02/01/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	178 cm	68 kg
4	#83	Cash Christie (G)	08/05/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	183 cm	64 kg
5	#97	Zack Nieckar (D)	14/01/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	180 cm	74 kg
5	#105	Noah Alexander (F)	15/03/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	178 cm	68 kg
7	#149	Jude Martin (D)	15/01/2009	Oyen, AB, CAN	191 cm	88 kg
8	#171	Kayne Wright (D)	17/01/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	175 cm	77 kg
9	#181	Tayte Hoiland (F)	10/07/2009	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	170 cm	64 kg
9	#193	Kingston King (D)	09/10/2009	Valencia, CA, USA	178 cm	70 kg
10	#215	Devon Zahara (F)	07/06/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	170 cm	54 kg
2023
1	#9	Liam Ruck (F)	21/02/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	180 cm	80 kg
1	#21	Markus Ruck (F)	21/02/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	180 cm	76 kg
3	#53	Koray Bozkaya (D)	22/08/2008	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	191 cm	96 kg
6	#119	Brayden Ryan MacKay (F)	20/06/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	173 cm	73 kg
6	#127	Riley Steen (D)	07/09/2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	180 cm	73 kg
7	#141	Sutton Verot (F)	22/05/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	180 cm	78 kg
8	#159	Avery Watson (F)	27/02/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	185 cm	70 kg
9	#185	Liam Chartrand (F)	20/02/2008	Winnipegosis, MB, CAN	175 cm	70 kg
10	#207	Tafari Chingwaru (D)	26/09/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	183 cm	83 kg
11	#229	Matyas Fischer (F)	17/10/2008	Valencia, CA, USA	180 cm	69 kg
2022
1	#1	Gavin McKenna (F)	20/12/2007	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	183 cm	75 kg
1	#16	Hayden Harsanyi (F)	10/01/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	178 cm	80 kg
2	#23	Kadon McCann (F)	25/03/2007	Cochrane, AB, CAN	191 cm	91 kg
3	#45	Matthew Paranych (D)	23/04/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	175 cm	70 kg
4	#77	Hudson Gainer (D)	31/01/2007	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	171 cm	76 kg
5	#89	Jack Kachkowski (D)	14/01/2007	St. Albert, AB, CAN	183 cm	81 kg
6	#111	Jordan Switzer (G)	26/01/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	183 cm	83 kg
6	#114	Cohen Carter (D)	05/02/2007	Drayton Valley, AB, CAN	183 cm	84 kg
7	#133	Brody Green (F)	14/11/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	188 cm	82 kg
7	#135	Kyle Heger (D)	21/09/2007	Eagan, MN, USA	182 cm	84 kg

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