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.

Games 3 and 4 of the series will be played at the Spokane Arena, and Game 5 will also be played in Spokane if necessary.

MEDICINE HAT, Alberta - A tough night for the Spokane Chiefs saw them drop Game 1 of the Western Hockey League finals 4-1 to the Medicine Hat Tigers.