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OSIC urges Hockey Canada to push ban on fighting in OHL, WHL

In a sweeping set of recommendations aimed at overhauling the culture of hockey, a team of researchers commissioned by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) is urging Hockey Canada to push for a ban on fighting across all junior leagues and implement a national sanctions registry to inform the public about people who have been banned or suspended for serious maltreatment.

Rick Westhead

NHL

McKenna is the argument against a high-profile offer sheet this summer

There's been no shortage of talk about offer sheets ahead of the NHL off-season, but there's a reason for teams who aren't assured of a 2026 playoff spot to pause the thought of using one. That reason is phenom Gavin McKenna.

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Tigers beat Chiefs in Game 5 to claim WHL championship

Hunter St. Martin scored a goal and an assist as the Medicine Hat Tigers doubled the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 on Friday to win the Western Hockey League championship.

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Report: McKenna, Lindstrom return to Medicine Hat in Game 5 of WHL Final

Phenom Gavin McKenna is back in action on Friday as his Medicine Hat Tigers look to clinch the Ed Chynoweth Cup in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship Series against the Spokane Chiefs, according to James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News.

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Medicine Hat looks to book ticket to Memorial Cup against Spokane in WHL Final

The Medicine Hat Tigers look to book their ticket to the Memorial Cup with a win in Game 5 against the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL final. Watch LIVE tonight at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on TSN1/5, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

CHL

Tigers defeat Chiefs to take commanding lead in WHL final

Bryce Pickford had two goals and one assist in leading the Medicine Hat Tigers past the Spokane Chiefs 5-2 on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League championship series.

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Medicine Hat looks to take stranglehold of WHL Final against Spokane in Game 4

The Medicine Hat Tigers look to take a commanding 3-1 Western Hockey League Championship Series lead over the Spokane Chiefs in Game 4 on Wednesday.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

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Tigers whip Chiefs to take 2-1 lead in WHL championship series

Cayden Lindstrom and Hunter St. Martin each had a goal and assist, Harrison Meneghin made 28 saves, and the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers whipped the Spokane Chiefs 6-0 in Western Hockey League playoff action at Veterans Memorial Arena on Tuesday night.

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Tigers' McKenna out for Game 3 of WHL final

Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna is out for Game 3 of the WHL final tonight against the Spokane Chiefs.

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Medicine Hat, Spokane battle for series lead in WHL Final

The Medicine Hat Tigers and Spokane Chiefs battle to take the Western Hockey League Championship Series lead as the series shifts to Spokane Arena for Game 3 on Tuesday. Spokane made a statement win in Game 2, handing the Tigers their second loss of the postseason with a 6-2 victory to tie the series 1-1.

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McKenna's point streak ends as Chiefs beat Tigers to even WHL Final

The Spokane Chiefs beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 6-2 Sunday to even their WHL Final series at one game apiece. The matchup also marked the end of Tigers star Gavin McKenna's CHL-record 54-game point streak as the 17-year-old phenom was a minus-3 with three shots on goal in the loss.

- The Canadian Press with TSN.ca Files

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McKenna and Medicine Hat look to extend WHL Final lead against Spokane in Game 2

The Medicine Hat Tigers look to add to their series advantage against the Spokane Chiefs as they host Game 2 of the Western Hockey League Championship Series on Sunday.

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Tigers’ stars Wiesblatt, Lindstrom taking inspiration from moms on Mother’s Day

Game 2 of the Western Hockey League final in Medicine Hat on Sunday is far more than just another playoff game for Tigers’ captain Oasiz Wiesblatt. It’s also Mother’s Day and will mark the first time the junior hockey star will see his mom, Kim, in two years.

- Salim Valji

CHL

McKenna, Tigers beat Chiefs in Game 1 of WHL Final

Bryce Pickford's goal early in the first period stood as the eventual winner as the Medicine Hat Tigers beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-1 on Friday in Game 1 of the Western Hockey League's final. Gavin McKenna picked up two assists in the victory.

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McKenna handling the hype as Medicine Hat opens WHL finals

Gavin McKenna, the prospective No. 1 pick in next year's draft, and the Medicine Hat Tigers are looking for their first title in almost two decades as they open the WHL finals against the Spokane Chiefs. Salim Valji has more.

Salim Valji

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Lindstrom, Basha returns to Medicine Hat's lineup ahead WHL Final

The Medicine Hat Tigers forward group just got deeper as star forwards Cayden Lindstrom and Andrew Basha are set to return from injuries ahead of Game 1 of the WHL Final against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday.

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McKenna, Medicine Hat begins WHL Final against Spokane

The Medicine Hat Tigers take on the Spokane Chiefs to begin the Western Hockey League Championship Series on Friday for the right to lift the Ed Chynoweth Cup and to represent the WHL at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Que.

Adam Kirshenblatt, TSN.ca

CHL

CHL Storylines: McKenna still making history heading into WHL Final

Gavin McKenna makes Canadian Hockey League history by surpassing Alexander Radulov's record of 50 games with a point, but it's his creativity that TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button believes puts his name in the conversation with the greatest of all time.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

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Chiefs complete sweep of Winterhawks, advance to WHL championship series

Andrew Cristall had two goals and one assist in leading the Spokane Chiefs to a 6-4 win and 4-0 sweep of the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League Western Conference championship series on Thursday.

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Tigers complete sweep of Hurricanes, advance to WHL championship series

Mathew Ward scored twice, Gavin McKenna extended his point streak to 53 games and the Medicine Hat Tigers topped the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday to complete the sweep and advance to the Western Hockey League championship.

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WHL playoffs: Wiesblatt scores in OT as Tigers topple Hurricanes, take 3-0 series lead

Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt scored at 2:41 of overtime and the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-6 on Tuesday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Hockey League Eastern Conference Championship series.

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Harrington scores in OT, Chiefs edge Winterhawks

Chase Harrington scored at 2:25 of overtime and the Spokane Chiefs survived a third-period collapse to salvage a 6-5 victory over the visiting Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League playoff action on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Arena.

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McKenna extends point streak to 51 games, longest CHL streak in 21st century

Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna recorded five assists in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, extending his point streak to 51 games dating back to November 6, 2024, the longest point Canadian Hockey League Point streak in 21st century.

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WHL playoffs: Pickford, McKenna pace Tigers to 7-2 win over 'Canes, lead series 2-0

Bryce Pickford had two goals and two assists, Gavin McKenna had five helpers, and the Medicine Hat Tigers whipped the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-2 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Saturday night at Co-op Place.

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WHL playoffs: McKenna, Tigers tame Hurricanes in East championship series opener

Ryder Ritchie and Oasiz Wiesblatt each had a goal and two assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 in the opening game of the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference Championship series at Co-op Place.

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WHL playoffs: Cristall scores in OT as Chiefs clip Royals

Andrew Cristall's goal with two seconds left in the first overtime period lifted the visiting Spokane Chiefs to a 5-4 Western Hockey League playoff victory over the Victoria Royals on Saturday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.

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Kindel scores in OT as Hitmen knock off Hurricanes

Ben Kindel scored at 6:09 of overtime and the Calgary Hitmen rallied from a 5-2 deficit to knock off the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Meneghin earns shutout as Medicine Hat downs Prince Albert to complete sweep

Harrison Meneghin made 18 saves for the shutout as Medicine Hat downed Prince Albert 3-0 on Thursday to sweep the best-of-seven second-round WHL playoff series.

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WHL: Royals rebound from tough loss to crush Chiefs

A night after dropping a 4-3 heartbreaker in double overtime, the visiting Victoria Royals bounced back with a 5-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs on Monday in Western Hockey League playoff action at Veterans Memorial Arena.

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WHL: McKenna scores two in Tigers' win over Raiders

Liam Ruck scored in overtime, Gavin McKenna had a highlight-reel goal, and the Medicine Hat Tigers beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 in Western Hockey League playoff action Sunday.

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Yakemchuk uses strong Sens camp to build on his game

Carter Yakemchuk took full advantage of his first NHL training camp with the Ottawa Senators, using what he learned to help the Calgary Hitmen and his overall game.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

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WHL roundup: Unger stops 33, Hurricanes blank Hitmen in Game 1 of second-round series

Jackson Unger made 33 saves to earn a shutout as the Lethbridge Hurricanes opened their second-round series against the Calgary Hitmen with a 4-0 win Thursday in the Western Hockey League playoffs.

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CHL Storylines: Medicine Hat riding McKenna magic in WHL playoffs

Medicine Hat Tigers star Gavin McKenna is proving why he is considered to be the best player in junior hockey while the four teams who competed for top spot in the OHL's East are set to face off against each other in this week's CHL Storylines.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

CHL

Tigers, Hurricanes, Royals advance to second round of WHL playoffs

Ryder Ritchie scored the game-winning goal at 13:44 in the second period as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Broncos 3-2 on Friday to advance to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs.

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Yager welcomes change after trades to Jets and Lethbridge

Brayden Yager had a season full of change after he was traded at both the NHL and WHL levels. Now he's looking to use the lessons he's learned to lead the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the WHL playoffs.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

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WHL: Preston nets hat trick as Chiefs edge Giants

Mathis Preston scored three goals, Chase Harrington and Nathan Mayes had two assists each, and the visiting Spokane Chiefs hung on to beat the Vancouver Giants 7-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Sunday at Langley Events Centre.

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WHL playoffs: Reschny leads Royals to win over Americans

Cole Reschny scored twice and added an assist, Teydon Trembecky had a goal and four assists, and the Victoria Royals beat the Tri-City Americans 6-2 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Saturday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.

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OSIC urges Hockey Canada to push ban on fighting in OHL, WHL

NHL

McKenna is the argument against a high-profile offer sheet this summer

CHL

Tigers beat Chiefs in Game 5 to claim WHL championship

CHL

Report: McKenna, Lindstrom return to Medicine Hat in Game 5 of WHL Final

CHL

Medicine Hat looks to book ticket to Memorial Cup against Spokane in WHL Final

CHL

Tigers defeat Chiefs to take commanding lead in WHL final

CHL

Medicine Hat looks to take stranglehold of WHL Final against Spokane in Game 4

CHL

Tigers whip Chiefs to take 2-1 lead in WHL championship series

CHL

Tigers' McKenna out for Game 3 of WHL final

CHL

Medicine Hat, Spokane battle for series lead in WHL Final

CHL

McKenna's point streak ends as Chiefs beat Tigers to even WHL Final

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McKenna and Medicine Hat look to extend WHL Final lead against Spokane in Game 2

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Tigers’ stars Wiesblatt, Lindstrom taking inspiration from moms on Mother’s Day

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McKenna, Tigers beat Chiefs in Game 1 of WHL Final

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McKenna handling the hype as Medicine Hat opens WHL finals

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Lindstrom, Basha returns to Medicine Hat's lineup ahead WHL Final

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McKenna, Medicine Hat begins WHL Final against Spokane

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CHL Storylines: McKenna still making history heading into WHL Final

CHL

Chiefs complete sweep of Winterhawks, advance to WHL championship series

CHL

Tigers complete sweep of Hurricanes, advance to WHL championship series

CHL

WHL playoffs: Wiesblatt scores in OT as Tigers topple Hurricanes, take 3-0 series lead

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Harrington scores in OT, Chiefs edge Winterhawks

CHL

McKenna extends point streak to 51 games, longest CHL streak in 21st century

CHL

WHL playoffs: Pickford, McKenna pace Tigers to 7-2 win over 'Canes, lead series 2-0

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WHL playoffs: McKenna, Tigers tame Hurricanes in East championship series opener

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WHL playoffs: Cristall scores in OT as Chiefs clip Royals

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Kindel scores in OT as Hitmen knock off Hurricanes

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Meneghin earns shutout as Medicine Hat downs Prince Albert to complete sweep

CHL

WHL: Royals rebound from tough loss to crush Chiefs

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WHL: McKenna scores two in Tigers' win over Raiders

CHL

Yakemchuk uses strong Sens camp to build on his game

CHL

WHL roundup: Unger stops 33, Hurricanes blank Hitmen in Game 1 of second-round series

CHL

CHL Storylines: Medicine Hat riding McKenna magic in WHL playoffs

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Tigers, Hurricanes, Royals advance to second round of WHL playoffs

CHL

Yager welcomes change after trades to Jets and Lethbridge

CHL

WHL: Preston nets hat trick as Chiefs edge Giants

CHL

WHL playoffs: Reschny leads Royals to win over Americans