Overview

• The Tigers completed a perfect 3-0 record in the round robin by outlasting the London Knights 3-1 to secure the first berth in the Memorial Cup final.
• Mathew Ward’s third-period tally at 1:17 broke a 1-1 deadlock and proved to be the game-winner for Medicine Hat.
• Goaltender Harrison Meneghin made 35 saves, turning aside key chances and backing his team through sustained London pressure.
• Ryder Ritchie capped the scoring with an empty-net goal, bringing his tournament total to four and underscoring his offensive impact.
• London will face the winner of Wednesday’s Moncton Wildcats vs. Rimouski Oceanic semifinal on Friday for a chance to challenge the Tigers in Sunday’s final.