NEWS PHOTO James Tubb Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Riley Steen celebrates after scoring his first WHL goal in the first period of a 5-0 win Oct. 11 at Co-op Place over the Portland Winterhawks.

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Riley Steen got a first-row seat to the Medicine Hat Tigers’ championship run last season. Working in practices and morning skates, soaking up the experience while being along for the ride to the final game of the Memorial Cup.

There’s no more along for the ride for the Ladysmith, B.C. product.

The 17-year-old blue liner has played in all 15 games for the Tigers this season, getting more looks as injuries have impacted the defence core, and his play has dictated the necessity.

Getting the looks isn’t anything new he says, getting into 17 games last

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