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Tigers to host Wheat Kings in opening round of playoffs

Mar 15, 2017 | 10:48 PM

MEDICINE HAT — Say hello to your first round opponent.

The Brandon Wheat Kings clinched the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday night, pinning them against the Medicine Hat Tigers in the first round of the playoffs.

Medicine Hat won the season series with three wins and one loss. Their most recent meeting was Feb. 25, the same night Tom Lysiak’s #9 was raised to the Canalta Centre rafters. The Tigers went on to win 4-0.

Chad Butcher leads all Tigers with two goals and four assists against the Wheat Kings this season while Stelio Mattheos has tacked on two goals and three helpers to lead all Wheat Kings against the Tigers. Also worth noting, projected first overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft Nolan Patrick has scored twice in two games.

Tigers season ticket holders can get their stubs from the Canalta Centre box office beginning March 20th at 9:00 a.m.

Eastern Conference Quarter Finals

Friday, March 25: Brandon Wheat Kings @ Medicine Hat Tigers (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, March 26: Brandon Wheat Kings @ Medicine Hat Tigers (7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 28: Medicine Hat Tigers @ Brandon Wheat Kings (7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 29: Medicine Hat Tigers @ Brandon Wheat Kings (7:30 p.m.)

*Friday, March 31: Brandon Wheat Kings @ Medicine Hat Tigers (7:30 p.m.)

*Sunday, April 2: Medicine Hat TIgers @ Brandon Wheat Kings (TBD)

*Tuesday, April 4: Brandon Wheat Kings @ Medicine Hat TIgers (7:30 p.m.)

*Denotes if necessary

Other first round match-ups in the Eastern Conference include the Lethbridge Hurricanes hosting the Red Deer Rebels and the Moose Jaw Warriors up against the Swift Current Broncos. 

The final wild-card spot in the conference is still up for grabs. The Calgary Hitmen hold a three point lead over the Saskatoon Blades, both teams have two games to play. Whichever team comes out on top will take on the league-best Regina Pats.