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Medicine Hat Tigers Dominate Game 1 of WHL Finals Against Spokane Chiefs

Tigers extend their playoff win streak to 11 games with a 4-1 victory, bolstered by the return of Lindstrom and Basha.

NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers rookie forward Liam Ruck (middle) celebrates his power play goal in the second period of Game 2 on April 26 in the Eastern Conference Championship series against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Co-op Place.
NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna scores on a 'Michigan' attempt from behind the Prince Albert net in the third period of Game 3 April 16 at the Art Hauser Centre against the Raiders. The goal came in the third period of a 6-3 win for the Tigers in the second-round series.
NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB The Medicine Hat Tigers take morning skate Friday at Co-op Place ahead of Game 1 of the WHL Championship series against the Spokane Chiefs.
NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha celebrates his goal 54 seconds into Game 1 of the WHL Championship series on Friday at Co-op Place. The Tigers beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-1 for an early 1-0 series lead.

Overview

  • The Medicine Hat Tigers secured a decisive 4-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs in Game 1 of the WHL Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead.
  • Andrew Basha scored 54 seconds into his first game since December, while Cayden Lindstrom contributed an assist in his return after more than a year away due to injury.
  • Gavin McKenna extended his CHL-record 53-game point streak with two assists, showcasing his continued dominance in the playoffs.
  • Goaltender Harrison Meneghin made 36 saves, maintaining his undefeated playoff record and further solidifying the Tigers' defensive strength.
  • Game 2 is set for Sunday in Medicine Hat, with the Tigers aiming to build on their momentum before the series shifts to Spokane.