The Medicine Hat Tigers have taken first place in the WHL Central Division in Medicine Hat, Alberta. As of February 4, 2026, the team has 34 wins and 74 points, five points ahead of the Edmonton Oil Kings (32 wins, 69 points), putting them in a strong position for playoff seeding.
That standing positions the team to secure home-ice advantage in the playoffs if they hold their place through the end of the regular season. The latest WHL standings show the Tigers have rebuilt momentum after a 6-1 loss to Edmonton in January, climbing back to the top of the division.
Head Coach and General Manager Willie Desjardins is leading the roster, which includes high-performing forward Gavin McKenna. McKenna is widely projected as the likely first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and has drawn significant scouting attention to the local team.
Local media and ticketing platforms have reported increased demand for Tigers tickets as the regular season reaches its final stretch, and many in the community are hopeful the Tigers can repeat their 2025 WHL championship run as they pursue another deep postseason push.
