Will the reigning WHL champions get a chance to defend their crown?
The Central Division-leading Tigers can ensure they’ll be in the fight for the 2026 Ed Chynoweth Cup by qualifying for the playoffs on Saturday night.
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Any Medicine Hat win versus Swift Current, AND
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A Red Deer loss of any kind versus Moose Jaw
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A Medicine Hat OT/SO loss versus Swift Current, AND
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A Red Deer regulation loss versus Moose Jaw
Medicine Hat (35-9-3-3) sits second in the Eastern Conference and third in the league’s overall standings.
The Tabbies return to the friendly confines of Co-op Place to host the Swift Current Broncos (12-34-3-0) at 7:00 p.m. MT.
Medicine Hat edged the Broncos 2-1 on Friday night thanks to goals from 2026 NHL Draft-eligible twins Markus and Liam Ruck and a league-best 23rd win by netminder Jordan Switzer,
But the Red Deer Rebels (18-27-2-2) are in a playoff fight of their own and can play spoiler when they host the Moose Jaw Warriors (19-25-4-2) at the Marchant Crane Centrium at 6:00 p.m. MT.
Red Deer is on the hunt for a third straight win as the Central Division squad holds down the eighth and final playoff berth in the East.
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