James Bettauer faces off against his former team for the second time this season.
Thursday 02.02.12 / 11:02 AMVS PRINCE ALBERT: This is the third of four meetings between the Tigers and Raiders this season. So far, Medicine Hat has posted a 2-0-0-0 record versus the Raiders (1-0-0-0 at home and 1-0-0-0 in Prince Albert). Medicine Hat has outscored the Rebels 12-6 with Hunter Shinkaruk (4G, 2A) leading the way for the Tigers with six points. Goaltender Tyler Bunz (2-0-0-0) has allowed six goals (3.00 GAA) on 73 shots (.903 Save %). On the power play the Tigers went 5 for 14 (42.9%), while killing off all 6 penalties (100.0%).
VS EAST DIVISION: So far this season, the Tigers are 8-6-2-1.
LAST GAME: The Tigers lost 6-3 to the Red Deer Rebels on Tuesday night. Emerson Etem scored all three goals for the Tigers and Matthew Konan picked up a pair of assists. Tyler Bunz played well in net saving 37 of 42 shots in the loss.
2011-12 WHL RANKINGS:
- Record (30-18-2-2)
- Central Div. – 3rd
- Eastern Con. – 4th
- Home (14-10-1-1)
- Away (16-8-1-1)
MILESTONES: Matt Konan is racking up the games in a Tiger jersey. Konan sits only one games back of 10th place all-time (Stefan Meyer) for games played in a Tigers jersey. Hunter Shinkaruk recently hit three scoring milestones. In his career, he has collected 50 goals and 57 assists for 107 points. With his latest win Tyler Bunz tied Matt Keetley for first place on the all-time Tigers win list at 105 wins.
STREAKS: Emerson Etem is riding a 13 game point streak. Over the streak he has scored 19 goals and has added 4 assists. James Bettauer (3G, 8A) and Matthew Konan (0G, 8A) have also been playing great lately having collected a point in 7 of their last 10 games for 11 and 8 points, respectively.
2011-12 CLUB LEADERS:
- Goals (47) Emerson Etem
- Assists (34) Emerson Etem
- Points (81) Emerson Etem
- PIM (141) Kale Kessy
- Plus/Minus (+19) Emerson Etem
- Wins (29) Tyler Bunz
SPECIAL TEAMS:
- POWER PLAY: 63 - 276 – 22.8%
- PENALTY KILL: 170 - 219 – 77.6%
TIGERS ROSTER MAKEUP: The Tigers currently have 22 players on the roster - 2 goaltenders, 7 defencemen and 13 forwards, including 7 rookies.
AGE BREAKDOWN: 3 - 20 year olds, 5 - 19 year olds, 8 - 18 year olds, 4 - 17 year olds and 2 – 16 year old.
NHL DRAFTED / SIGNED PLAYERS: Kale Kessy (Phoenix Coyotes), Alex Theriau (Dallas Stars), Tyler Bunz (Edmonton Oilers) and Emerson Etem (Anaheim Ducks).
TIGERS SCHEDULE:
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LAST FIVE: |
RESULTS |
| Vs Swift Current Broncos | 2-1 Win |
| Vs Prince Albert Raiders | 6-5 Win |
| @ Lethbridge Hurricanes | 8-2 Win |
| Vs Calgary Hitmen | 5-2 Loss |
| Vs Red Deer Rebels | 6-3 Loss |
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NEXT FIVE: |
TIME: |
| @ Prince Albert Raiders, Fri. Feb 3 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| @ Saskatoon Blades, Sat. Feb 4 | 7:05 PM (MT) |
| Vs Calgary Hitmen, Tues. Feb 7 | 7:00 PM (MT) |
| Vs Prince Albert Raiders, Fri. Feb 10 | 7:30 PM (MT) |
| Vs Brandon Wheat Kings, Sun. Feb 12 | 6:00 PM (MT) |









