Medicine Hat Tigers vs Seattle Thunderbirds – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
8:3
09/01/2026 at 21:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • WHL

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 3)
  • 02:43, 0 - 1, Popil V. (G), Holberton B. (A),
  • 03:07, 0 - 2, Schmidt C. (G), Dunn C. (A),
  • 13:57, 0 - 3, Gramer J. (G), Tash G. (A), Schmidt C. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (3 - 0)
  • 11:40, 1 - 3, Pickford B. (G), Ruck M. (A), Basha A. (A2)
  • 12:24, 2 - 3, Gordon-Carroll S. (G),
  • 14:11, 3 - 3, Pickford B. (G), Woo J. (A), Ruck M. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (5 - 0)
  • 00:26, 4 - 3, McCann K. (G), Parr C. (A), Woo J. (A2)
  • 03:07, 5 - 3, Ruck L. (G), Ruck M. (A), Basha A. (A2)
  • 04:26, 6 - 3, Stengrim K. (G), Pickford B. (A), Davidson N. (A2)
  • 13:38, 7 - 3, Pickford B. (G), Ruck L. (A), Basha A. (A2)
  • 20', 8 - 3, (G),

Chances of winning


Medicine Hat Tigers
73.7%
Draw
12.9%
Seattle Thunderbirds
13.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
68.7% 16.2% 15.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

65.1% 17.1% 15.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Medicine Hat Tigers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5%)
  • Seattle Thunderbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Medicine Hat Tigers than the current prediction. (-8.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Medicine Hat Tigers that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Seattle Thunderbirds than the current prediction. (+2.5%)
  • Medicine Hat Tigers - Seattle Thunderbirds Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.25
    (1.35)
    7.12
    (5.73)
    6.85
    (6.13)
    9%
    (7.8%)
    Preview Facts
    • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ WHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 11).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Medicine Hat won 2.
    • Medicine Hat has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Seattle is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Medicine Hat may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Seattle has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Medicine Hat is the undisputed favorite.
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Medicine Hat won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 40:48. (average 3.6:4.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Medicine Hat won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:21. (average 4.6:4.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Medicine Hat Tigers - Seattle Thunderbirds were as follows:
    01.02.2025 Seattle Thunderbirds - Medicine Hat Tigers 4:3
    28.10.2023 Medicine Hat Tigers - Seattle Thunderbirds 5:3
    11.10.2022 Seattle Thunderbirds - Medicine Hat Tigers 5:2
    WHL Table
    2025/26

    Western Conference
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Everett Silvertips ✔ 6244837274:150107
    2Penticton Vees ✔ 62356813246:17290
    3Kelowna Rockets ✔ 63314919247:21079
    4Prince George Cougars ✔ 622810222226:17978
    5Kamloops Blazers622351222243:23168
    6Spokane Chiefs62275129200:19665
    7Portland Winterhawks62235628215:24062
    8Seattle Thunderbirds61233926203:22561
    9Victoria Royals61197827192:23460
    10Tri-City Americans62188531171:22057
    11Vancouver Giants63168336183:25951
    12Wenatchee Wild62185534174:21951


    Eastern Conference
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Prince Albert Raiders ✔ 63425610281:160100
    2Medicine Hat Tigers ✔ 63369810313:19498
    3Edmonton Oil Kings ✔ 62355517263:19785
    4Calgary Hitmen ✔ 62305918225:19279
    5Brandon Wheat Kings ✔ 62307124248:22075
    6Saskatoon Blades ✔ 63266625207:20870
    7Regina Pats61195829218:25656
    8Red Deer Rebels62186434176:23352
    9Moose Jaw Warriors63175734220:27551
    10Lethbridge Hurricanes62125342179:28937
    11Swift Current Broncos6394842165:31034

          Promotion ~ WHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Everett Silvertips is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Penticton Vees is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Kelowna Rockets is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Prince George Cougars is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Prince Albert Raiders is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Medicine Hat Tigers is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Edmonton Oil Kings is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Calgary Hitmen is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Brandon Wheat Kings is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Saskatoon Blades is Qualified for WHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)