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Medicine Hat Tigers on Brink of WHL Finals After Overtime Thriller in Game 3

Oasiz Wiesblatt's overtime goal secures a 7-6 victory and a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers captain Oasiz Wiesblatt celebrates him game winning, overtime goal to win Game 3 7-6 Tuesday night in Lethbridge. The win gives the Tigers a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Championship series with the Hurricanes.
Lethbridge Hurricanes Brayden Edwards is knocked off stride by Jonas Woo of the Medicine Hat Tigers during Game 3 of the WHL's Eastern Conference final at VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Tuesday night.

Overview

  • The Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-6 in Game 3 of the WHL Eastern Conference final, with Oasiz Wiesblatt scoring the game-winner in overtime.
  • Gavin McKenna set up the decisive goal 2:41 into overtime, capping a high-scoring contest at VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Tuesday night.
  • The Tigers now hold a 3-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final, putting them one win away from advancing to the WHL championship series.
  • Game 3 featured standout offensive performances, with both teams trading leads and Lethbridge going 2-for-4 on the power play while Medicine Hat capitalized on key moments, including a shorthanded goal.
  • The Hurricanes face elimination in tonight’s Game 4 as they attempt to keep their season alive against a surging Tigers squad.