Tigers host Hurricanes tonight seeking 2-0 start and 21st straight win in series
Medicine Hat opened the WHL season with a 5-2 road win over Lethbridge and now brings the rivalry home for its 2026 opener at Co-op Place.
The Medicine Hat Tigers host the Lethbridge Hurricanes tonight at Co-op Place in their 2026 home opener, looking to move to 2-0 after spoiling Lethbridge's home opener with a 5-2 win the previous night. That victory extended the Tigers' winning streak against the Hurricanes to 21 straight games, including pre-season and playoff matchups, dating back to December 15, 2024.
Josh Evaschesen scored twice in the opening win, while Arvid Drott and Kadon McCann each recorded multi-point performances. Goaltender Carter Casey made several key early saves that helped the Tigers settle into the game before pulling away.
Medicine Hat has won its last four home openers, with its most recent home-opener loss coming October 2, 2021, against the Swift Current Broncos. Tonight's game is one of only five home dates for the Tigers before November 13, as the club plays 12 of its first 17 games on the road.
Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. MST at Co-op Place, with a pre-game show starting at 6:30 on WILD 94.5 FM. Tickets remain available through the Co-op Place box office or online at Tixx.ca.
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