The Medicine Hat Tigers are roaring into the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Quebec, as a fierce WHL champion squad, ready to battle for their first title since 1988. With a blistering 47-17-3-1 regular season and a 16-2 playoff tear, led by phenom Gavin McKenna’s CHL-leading 2.38 points per game and playoff MVP goaltender Harrison Meneghin’s 14-1 record, the Tigers are a high-octane threat. Their power play, clicking at 75% in the WHL finals, and deep roster with returnees like Cayden Lindstrom and Andrew Basha make them a nightmare for opponents. Facing the stacked London Knights, Moncton Wildcats, and host Rimouski Océanic, they’ll need to navigate unfamiliar foes and a brutal round-robin to shine, but their momentum and next-man-up mentality could fuel a championship charge. A source predicts London as the favorite due to their near-perfect 16-1 playoff run and star Easton Cowan’s dominance, ranking Medicine Hat third, while another source sees them as a contender but behind London and Moncton, citing their depth. A third source warns injuries could hamper them but notes their potential to shock if McKenna and Meneghin stay hot, with many believing the Tigers’ explosive offense and grit give them a real shot to lift the Cup.
