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The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off the 2025 WHL Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs. Bryce Pickford scored the game-winner, while Gavin McKenna recorded two assists, pushing his point streak to 54 games. As for the winning goaltender, that was Harrison Meneghin, who stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced.

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