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GAME NOTES: Tigers continue road trip in Brandon

Dec 8, 2017 | 9:27 AM

BRANDON, AB — The Medicine Hat Tigers will be back in action tonight as they face the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Keystone Centre. The Tabbies won their first shootout game of the year 5-4, Wednesday night against the Prince Albert Raiders. They will look to continue to build momentum as they play their 3rd game of a 4 game road trip. The Wheat Kings have been hot with a 6 game winning streak, including a recent 5-4 overtime win over the Tigers on Saturday Dec. 2nd at the Canalta Centre.

OVERALL: 17-11-1-0

HOME: 11-4-1-0
ROAD: 6-7-0-0
CENTRAL DIVISION: 1st
EASTERN CONFERENCE: 4th

Injury Update:

Mason Shaw – Lower Body (Indefinite)
Josh Williams – Upper Body (Week to Week)

2017/18 Series VS Wheat Kings:
OVERALL: 0-1-0-0
HOME: 0-1-0-0
ROAD: 0-0-0-0

Last 5 seasons VS. Wheat Kings: 4-7-1-1
Last Win VS. Wheat Kings: February 25, 2017 (W 4-0)

2017/18 Club Leaders: 
Goals: Mark Rassell (27)
Assists: David Quenneville (24)
Points: Mark Rassell (39)
PIMS: Dalton Gally (31)
Plus/Minus: Jaeger White (9)
Wins: Jordan Hollett (10)

Tonight’s Match-up:

David Quenneville has recorded 7 points in the last 5 games.

Max Gerlach has recorded at least one point in every game the Tigers have played in Saskatchewan this season for a total of 7 points in 5 games.

Did you Know?

Jordan Hollett set a career high with 49 saves Wednesday night against the Prince Albert Raiders and was named WHL’s third star of the week.

Jaeger White is leading the Tigers plus minus with +9.

Shaun Clouston is 3 wins away from setting a new franchise record for most wins by a head coach.

Who to Watch:

Tigers – Mark Rassell is in a two tie for 3rd top goal scorer in the league with 27 goals this season, thanks to the pair of goals he scored against Prince Albert on Wednesday. Rassell leads the Tigers in scoring and points this season. 

Brandon Wheat Kings – Ty Lewis has 18 points in the Wheat Kings’ last 10 games. He currently sits 3rd in the league for assists with 34 so far this season.

Imports:

Linus Nassen was selected in the second round by the Tigers and comes to Medicine Hat via Sweden. Nassen was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 3rd round of the 2016 NHL entry draft. To go along with playing some big minutes for the Tigers, Nassen has 18 points in 29 games and has formed a deadly offensive combination with David Quenneville, especially on the powerplay. Kristians Rubins, the towering shut down defenceman who was selected by the Tigers in the 2016 CHL Import draft. Rubins has netted 2 goals and 9 assists this season.

Protecting the Paint:

The Tigers acquired 18-year-old netminder Jordan Hollett from the Regina Pats in the offseason. Hollett is a 6th round selection of the Ottawa Senators and currently is sporting a 10-5-0 record with a 3.43 GAA and a .896 SV% The Orange and Black also have veteran goaltender Michael Bullion. Bullion has a 7-6-1 record posting a .881 SV% and a 3.49 GAA.

NHL Drafted / Signed Players:
David Quenneville (New York Islanders), Mason Shaw (Minnesota Wild), Jordan Hollett (Ottawa Senators), Linus Nassen (Florida Panthers)

TIGERS BROADCAST: Listen to the legendary voice of the Tigers Bob Ridley broadcast all Tigers games on CHAT 94.5 FM. Bob Ridley has called all but one game since the Medicine Hat Tigers came into the league in 1970.