Medicine Hat Tigers 1977-1978 - Roster, Stats & more

1977-1978

1977-1978 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Darrell Furmanek (G)	66	1958	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	183	-
		Perry Harrid (G)	62	1961	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	-
		Pierre Lamoureux (G)	63	1960	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Rick Maillot (G)	-			-	-	-
		Richard Ostrow (G)	64	1960	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'0"	168	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Thomas Adams (D/LW)	63	1960	Beaverlodge, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Lorne Anderson (D/LW)	64	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Doug Berg (D)	65	1958	Hoberg, MB, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Gord Gedjos (D)	64	1959	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
		Gord Kimble (D)	65	1958	Lucky Lake, SK, CAN	6'0"	192	R
		Rob Neeld (D)	65	1959	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Laurie Nordstrom (D)	65	1958	Kamloops, BC, CAN	-	-	-
		Ken Oulton (D)	64	1959	Smithers, BC, CAN	5'9"	170	L
		Jason Rogers (D)	63	1960	Creston, BC, CAN	6'1"	196	L
		Pete Steblyk (D)	63	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Lionel Williams (D)	64	1959	Tofield, AB, CAN	5'11"	183	R
FORWARDS
		Ken Ardron (F)	-			-	-	-
		Rick Brink (F)	64	1960		-	-	L
		Curt Broadhead (C)	64	1960	Hay River, NT, CAN	6'2"	181	R
		Brent Craven (RW)	65	1959	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	172	R
		Ron Flockhart (RW)	63	1960	Smithers, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Cal Halasz (LW)	66	1958	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		Mike Hogan (F)	-			-	-	-
		Bruce Jacobsen (RW)	65	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Larry Jones (LW)	65	1959	Stettler, AB, CAN	6'2"	196	L
		Brian Keates (LW)	65	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	161	R
		Randy Larsen (LW)	65	1958	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'8"	172	L
		Merlin Malinowski (C)	65	1958	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Larry McCargar (LW)	64	1959	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	163	L
		Mitch McCormick (RW)	65	1959	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Rob McLean (F)	-			-	-	-
		Grant Morin (RW)	66	1957	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Darrel Morrow (F)	65	1959	Deville, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Jim Nill (RW)	66	1958	Hanna, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Rick Odegard (RW)	65	1959	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	168	R
		Lorne Osmond (LW)	65	1958	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Dave Ross (RW)	66	1958	Indian Head, SK, CAN	6'1"	187	L
		Kelly Short (C)	65	1958	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	-	-	-
		Rick Simpson (LW)	65	1958	Hay River, NT, CAN	6'1"	196	L
		Dave Snopek (LW)	65	1958	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Ken Solheim (LW)	63	1961	Hythe, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
		Vic Stasiuk (F)	-			-	-	-
		Darre Switzer (F)	65	1958	Pouce Coupe, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Steve Tsujiura (C)	62	1962	Coaldale, ON, CAN	5'5"	163	L
		Rod Van Slyke (RW)	64	1959	Camrose, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 18.46 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1977-1978 Medicine Hat Tigers Staff

Head CoachVic Stasiuk
BroadcasterBob Ridley
Franchise OwnerJoe Fisher
Franchise OwnerGeorge Maser
PresidentGeorge Maser

Team Staff History

1977-1978 Medicine Hat Tigers Demographics

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Medicine Hat Tigers Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + White + Orange
Town: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1970

1977-1978 Medicine Hat Tigers Roster Facts

Nationalities

45 players

Experience

Medicine Hat Tigers: 1 942 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Canalta Centre
Location: Medicine Hat, AB, CAN
Capacity: 6 500
Construction Year: 2015

Medicine Hat Tigers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/05/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Red Deer Rebels	2 - 5	WHL
04/03/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Medicine Hat Tigers	3 - 2	WHL
04/02/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Medicine Hat Tigers	4 - 3 (OT 66:31)	WHL
03/30/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Red Deer Rebels	3 - 1	WHL
03/29/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Red Deer Rebels	4 - 5	WHL

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Kolby Gapter (D)

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Evan May (G)

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Marcus Pacheco (F)

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Brett Calhoon (F)

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12/07/2023

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Jack Kachkowski (D)

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10/06/2023

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Owen MacNeil (F)

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10/03/2023

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Braeden Wynne (D)

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Medicine Hat Tigers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2023-2024	WHL	68	37	23	-	-	8	280	231	82	1.21	2	-
2022-2023	WHL	68	30	29	-	-	9	248	224	69	1.01	4	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	11	53	-	-	4	154	315	26	0.38	6	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	WHL	23	14	8	-	-	1	87	69	29	1.26	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	41	19	-	-	3	265	182	85	1.35	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	35	27	-	-	6	217	222	76	1.12	4	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	36	28	-	-	8	260	252	80	1.11	1	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	51	20	-	-	1	350	248	103	1.43	1	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	30	37	-	-	5	223	287	65	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	45	23	-	-	4	268	213	94	1.31	2	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	44	24	-	-	4	260	196	92	1.28	3	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	36	33	-	-	3	243	244	75	1.04	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	255	209	90	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	46	16	4	-	4	265	196	100	1.39	2	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	41	23	-	-	8	276	232	90	1.25	9	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	249	242	79	1.1	9	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	43	22	-	-	7	234	198	93	1.29	7	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	52	17	-	-	3	264	175	107	1.49	2	Champion
2005-2006	WHL	72	47	16	-	-	9	257	171	103	1.43	1	Conference Final loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	45	21	4	-	2	234	143	96	1.33	3	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	40	20	9	-	3	277	216	92	1.28	2	Champion
2002-2003	WHL	72	29	34	2	-	7	278	314	67	0.93	11	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	30	36	4	-	2	277	316	66	0.92	15	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	WHL	72	24	40	5	-	4	271	316	56	0.78	16	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	21	39	6	-	6	222	295	54	0.75	17	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	15	56	1	-	-	185	323	31	0.43	18	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	16	50	6	-	-	188	340	38	0.53	18	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	WHL	72	39	32	1	-	-	270	278	79	1.1	9	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	30	37	5	-	-	243	288	65	0.9	11	Conference QF loss
1994-1995	WHL	72	38	32	2	-	-	244	229	78	1.08	8	Conference QF loss

Medicine Hat Tigers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2006-2007	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	6	4	4	1.33	1	Final loss
2003-2004	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	4	6	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
1987-1988	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	16	9	4	1.33	2	Champion
1986-1987	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	7	7	2	1	2	Champion
1972-1973	Memorial Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	6	9	2	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Medicine Hat Tigers Retired Numbers

#8
Lanny McDonald (F)
#9
Tom Lysiak (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.39
2022-2023	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.38
2021-2022	View roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.12
2020-2021	View roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.83
2019-2020	View roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.65

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2023
1	#9	Liam Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
1	#21	Markus Ruck (F)	02/21/2008	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
3	#53	Koray Bozkaya (D)	08/22/2008	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'3"	185 lbs
6	#119	Brayden Ryan MacKay (F)	06/20/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'6"	154 lbs
6	#127	Riley Steen (D)	09/07/2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
7	#141	Sutton Verot (F)	05/22/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
8	#159	Avery Watson (F)	02/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	154 lbs
9	#185	Liam Chartrand (F)	02/20/2008	Winnipegosis, MB, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
10	#207	Tafari Chingwaru (D)	09/26/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
11	#229	Matyas Fischer (F)	10/17/2008	Valencia, CA, USA	5'11"	152 lbs
2022
1	#1	Gavin McKenna (F)	12/20/2007	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
1	#16	Hayden Harsanyi (F)	01/10/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
2	#23	Kadon McCann (F)	03/25/2007	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'3"	194 lbs
3	#45	Matthew Paranych (D)	04/23/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
4	#77	Hudson Gainer (D)	01/31/2007	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'7"	168 lbs
5	#89	Jack Kachkowski (D)	01/14/2007	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
6	#111	Jordan Switzer (G)	01/26/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
6	#114	Cohen Carter (D)	02/05/2007	Drayton Valley, AB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
7	#133	Brody Green (F)	11/14/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
7	#135	Kyle Heger (D)	09/21/2007	Eagan, MN, USA	5'11"	183 lbs
2021
1	#8	Tomas Mrsic (F)	02/26/2006	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
2	#37	Diego Buttazzoni (F)	01/13/2006	Langley, BC, CAN	5'9"	183 lbs
2	#39	Ethan McCallum (G)	04/11/2006	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'4"	190 lbs
3	#54	Cayden Lindstrom (F)	02/03/2006	Chetwynd, BC, CAN	6'4"	216 lbs
3	#60	Nate Corbet (D)	03/15/2006	Mannheim, GER	6'2"	170 lbs
4	#76	Simon Martin (D)	01/07/2006	Lumsden, SK, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
5	#110	Nolan Dupont (F)	07/25/2006	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	179 lbs

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