After their victory in Game 5 over the Swift Current Broncos, the Medicine Hat Tigers have proudly resided in the second round of the 2025 Western Hockey League Playoffs. The win represents the end of the first round in a thrilling series that has brilliantly shown the Tigers’ capability and excellent play.

The Tigers’ new step in the tournament is connected with the general tendency of the teams’ success in the end of the first round. Like the Royals, who also sealed the deal for the next round, the Victoria Royals confirmed their success by defeating their opponent in the fifth game. The Royals’ comeback in the series was a truly epic sight.

On the same note, one more team to have reached the second round is the Lethbridge Hurricanes, who were able to defeat their rivals in 7 games in a screeching series. The fact that the Hurricanes now are one of the top four teams means that a highly entertaining match in the tournament is ahead.

Hockey fans have had the chance to watch top-notch teams impressing with their exceptional skills and unmatched drive. The level of competition that has been shown in the playoffs is incredibly high, and the players have shown determination and skill in every game, making the series so exciting in the fight for the title.

With the playoffs unfolding, the audience can expect great matches as the teams that are now left give it a fight for the title. The next round will bring much more interesting matches and moments that would be quite unprecedented, with the game getting fiercer through each stage.