Medicine Hat Tigers

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1978-1979

1978-1979 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Brian Ford (G)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Perry Harrid (G)	63	1961	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	-
		Kelly Hrudey (G)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Cal Mayer (G)	64	1960	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'0"	168	-
		Richard Ostrow (G)	64	1960	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'0"	168	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Tom Adams (D/LW)	64	1960	Beaverlodge, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Lorne Anderson (D/LW)	65	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Gary Balicki (D)	63	1961	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	-	-	-
		Rick Brost (D/C)	64	1960	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Rod Buskas (D)	63	1961	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Gord Gedjos (D)	65	1959	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
		Alan George (D/F)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	216	L
		Ken Goodwin (D)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	R
		Ken Merritt (D)	-		Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	R
		Dan Olsen (D)	63	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Blaine Peerless (D)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Pete Steblyk (D)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
FORWARDS
		Curt Broadhead (C)	64	1960	Hay River, NT, CAN	6'2"	181	R
		Jim Dodds (RW)	64	1960	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'3"	172	R
		Bob Fleming (RW)	63	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Mark Goodwin (F)	-			-	-	-
		Robert Gorzitza (F)	-			-	-	-
		Darren Halasz (LW)	64	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	168	L
		Brian Keates (LW)	65	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	161	R
		Mark Komonoski (RW)	63	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Darryl Lewicki (F)	-			-	-	-
		Kelly Lutz (F)	-			-	-	-
		Mitch McCormick (RW)	65	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Lloyd McDonald (F)	-			-	-	-
		Kim Mihial (F)	-			-	-	-
		Lorne Osmond (LW)	66	1958	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Dain Phillips (RW)	64	1960	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'3"	231	R
		Stewart Robertson (RW)	64	1960	Comox, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Temba Siyo (LW)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	172	L
		Damien Steiert (RW)	63	1961	Empress, AB, CAN	5'9"	185	R
		Marty Steinley (F)	-		Empress, AB, CAN	6'0"	174	L
		Steve Tsujiura (C)	62	1962	Coaldale, ON, CAN	5'5"	163	L
		Rod Van Slyke (RW)	65	1959	Camrose, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Mike Winther (C)	63	1961	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Brian Ziegler (LW)	63	1961	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Reynhold Zilla (C)	64	1960	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'11"	168	R

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 18.71 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

Head CoachSheldon Ferguson
Head CoachVic Stasiuk
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerJoe Fisher
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser
ScoutJim Canniff
ScoutJohn McNabb
ScoutEd Pisko
ScoutErnie Reid
ScoutJohn Schultz
ScoutFred Schweitzer
ScoutMike Steblyk

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

1978-1979 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 1 767 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
12/29/2024 09:00 PM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
12/29/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	-	WHL
12/16/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Medicine Hat Tigers	4 - 1	WHL
12/15/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	3 - 2	WHL
12/14/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Moose Jaw Warriors	Medicine Hat Tigers	1 - 5	WHL

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12/20/2024

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Zach Zahara (G)

Joining fromWenatchee Wild

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12/14/2024

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Matthew Paranych (D)

Leaving forRegina Pats

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12/11/2024

confirmed

Tyson Moss (D)

Joining fromVictoria Grizzlies

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11/15/2024

confirmed

Nate Corbet (D)

Leaving forKelowna Rockets

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Ethan Neutens (F)

Joining fromKelowna Rockets

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10/29/2024

confirmed

Ethan McCallum (G)

Leaving forSaskatoon Blades

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10/27/2024

confirmed

Carter Cunningham (F)

Joining fromCalgary Canucks

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10/25/2024

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	34	19	14	-	-	1	135	118	39	1.15	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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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#16	Luke Ruptash (F)	01/02/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'10"	150 lbs
4	#83	Cash Christie (G)	05/08/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	141 lbs
5	#97	Zack Nieckar (D)	01/14/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	163 lbs
5	#105	Noah Alexander (F)	03/15/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	150 lbs
7	#149	Jude Martin (D)	01/15/2009	Oyen, AB, CAN	6'3"	194 lbs
8	#171	Kayne Wright (D)	01/17/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	170 lbs
9	#181	Tayte Hoiland (F)	07/10/2009	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	5'7"	141 lbs
9	#193	Kingston King (D)	10/09/2009	Valencia, CA, USA	5'10"	154 lbs
10	#215	Devon Zahara (F)	06/07/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'7"	119 lbs
2023
1	#9	Liam Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'11"	176 lbs
1	#21	Markus Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
3	#53	Koray Bozkaya (D)	08/22/2008	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'3"	212 lbs
6	#119	Brayden Ryan MacKay (F)	06/20/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
6	#127	Riley Steen (D)	09/07/2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
7	#141	Sutton Verot (F)	05/22/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	172 lbs
8	#159	Avery Watson (F)	02/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	154 lbs
9	#185	Liam Chartrand (F)	02/20/2008	Winnipegosis, MB, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
10	#207	Tafari Chingwaru (D)	09/26/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
11	#229	Matyas Fischer (F)	10/17/2008	Valencia, CA, USA	5'11"	152 lbs
2022
1	#1	Gavin McKenna (F)	12/20/2007	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
1	#16	Hayden Harsanyi (F)	01/10/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	176 lbs
2	#23	Kadon McCann (F)	03/25/2007	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'3"	201 lbs
3	#45	Matthew Paranych (D)	04/23/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
4	#77	Hudson Gainer (D)	01/31/2007	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'7"	168 lbs
5	#89	Jack Kachkowski (D)	01/14/2007	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'0"	179 lbs
6	#111	Jordan Switzer (G)	01/26/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
6	#114	Cohen Carter (D)	02/05/2007	Drayton Valley, AB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
7	#133	Brody Green (F)	11/14/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
7	#135	Kyle Heger (D)	09/21/2007	Eagan, MN, USA	6'0"	185 lbs

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