Tigers Uncaged
Tigers Uncaged is a podcast focused on the Medicine Hat Tigers and the news around the team. Tigers Uncaged is hosted by Jesse & Lance and includes guests like voice of the Tigers Will Bryant, Tigers players, Tigers Alumni and insiders from around the WHL. We will have a new pod every Friday until the season ends. Tigers Uncaged will be available at wild945.ca and anywhere you get your podcasts.
Ready to Repeat
The Medicine Hat Tigers bid to become just the sixth team in WHL history to repeat as league champions begins tonight as they play host to the Regina Pats in Round 1 of the 2026 WHL Playoffs.
Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, is joined by Tigers captain, Bryce Pickford, forward, Noah Davidson, and Head Coach & General Manager, Willie Desjardins to discuss the club's fifth 50-win regular season and the challenges that lay ahead of them entering the postseason.
Will also previews and breaks down the first round matchups across the WHL.
Pickford: 36:30
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Final Playoff Preperations
Ahead of the final weekend of the 2025-26 WHL Regular Season, Will Bryant talks with all three Tiger 20-year-olds and breaks down the, uhm, *chaotic* WHL Playoff Picture, along with how the Tigers can claim the 1-Seed.
Van Mulligen: 20:22
Neutens: 28:42
Basha: 38:02
Rounding into Playoff Form
With just four games left in the regular season, the Medicine Hat Tigers are gearing up for the first postseason defence of a WHL Championship since 2018 (Seattle Thunderbirds) and are focused on shoreing up their details ahead of a hopefully long playoff run.
Included are chats with Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman Jonas Woo, goaltender Carter Casey, and forward Kadon McCann
Woo: 15:00
Casey: 22:35
McCann: 29:46
Pushing for the Conference Crown
Amidst a four-in-five, the Medicine Hat Tigers return home Friday for a matchup against the Red Deer Rebels before heading out to take on the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday.
Voice of the Tigers recaps the club's 11-2 win in Regina and 6-3 victory in Brandon before teeing up the coming matchups to conclude the four-in-five.
Included are chats with Bryce Pickford, Jonas Woo, Andrew Basha, and Willie Desjardins.
Pickford: 16:07
Woo: 23:17
Basha: 28:26
Desjardins: 38:55
No D, No Problem!
Following a three-win week for the Orange & Black that featured only half of their defenseman healthy, Will Bryant breaks down the wins over the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Edmonton Oil Kings.
We also hear from F Noah Davidson after his first career WHL Hat-Trick in Edmonton, G Carter Casey on his experience at the WHL Prospects Game, and HC/GM Willie Desjardins on the upcoming home-and-home with the Calgary Hitmen.
Davidson: 27:12
Casey: 36:10
Desjardins: 42:46
Captain Come(ing) Back!
With the return of Medicine Hat Tigers captain Bryce Pickford imminent, Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, breaks down a Family Day weekend which saw the Medicine Hat Tigers record points in three-straight matchups against the Red Deer Rebels and Everett Silvertips.
Included are chats with Riley Steen, Luke Cozens ahead of his return to Lethbridge, and Tigers HC/GM Willie Desjardins.
Cozens: 16:40
Steen: 23:54
Desjardins: 30:19
Playoff Bound
After becoming the first reigning WHL Champion to clinch a playoff spot since the 2019-20 season, Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Will Bryant, discusses the Tabbies pair of weekend wins over the Swift Current Broncos and tees up a big Family Day weekend for the Orange & Black!
Included are chats with Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, Jordan Switzer, and Willie Desjardins.
Switzer: 9:52
SGC: 18:16
Willie: 25:24
See you in Speedy Creek
The Medicine Hat Tigers concluded a tough nine-game stretch with an 8-4 win against the Lethbridge Hurricanes and a 4-2 defeat to the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, chats with Tigers forwards Markus and Liam Ruck, as well as defenseman Tyson Moss, before teeing up this weekend's home-and-home with the Swift Current Broncos.
Home Cookin'
Back on home ice following a two-game Saskatchewan road trip, voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, recaps the two-game trip to Sask, and the Tigers bounce back with a win at home against Saskatoon.
He also breaks down the WHL Playoff Picture and previews what the matchups would be if the postseason started today.
Included are chats with Ethan Neutens, Andrew Basha, and Noah Davidson.
Neutens: 15:12
Basha: 23:20
Davidson: 30:06
Win Streak Struck Down
Following a three-game week which saw the Medicine Hat Tigers franchise record-setting 19-game win streak come to a close, Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant breaks down the week of games against the Edmonton Oil Kings, Prince Albert Raiders, and Calgary Hitmen.
Featured are chats with netminder Carter Casey, forward Yaroslav Bryzgalov, and Head Coach/GM Willie Desjardins.
Bryzgalov: 17:59
Casey: 25:07
Desjardins: 32:41
Record Setting Week
Fresh off a record-setting week for the Medicine Hat Tigers, play-by-play voice, Will Bryant, breaks down the win's against Seattle, Lethbridge, and Edmonton, plays some Stock Up/Stock Down, and previews the Tabbies upcoming three-game homestand.
Also included are chats with Jonas Woo, Liam Ruck, and Markus Ruck.
Woo: 12:28
L. Ruck: 37:16
M. Ruck: 42:41
New Year's Bash
On a special Trade Deadline edition of Tigers Uncaged, Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, gives a live reaction to the final half hour of the WHL Trade Deadline, including the Misha Volotovskii trade, and breaks down the big moves across the WHL.
We also break down the Tigers season-series sweep of the Moose Jaw Warriors and tee-up the Tabbies upcoming games against the Seattle Thunderbirds, Lethbridge Hurricanes, and Edmonton Oil Kings.
Included are chats with the two newest Tigers, Luke Cozens and Andrew Basha, along with third-year Tiger forward Kadon McCann.
Andrew...
Lucky Number 13
Riding a 13-game win streak into 2026, Voice of the Tigers Will Bryant breaks down the club's success and chats with the coaches and players behind it all, as well as giving a preview of the upcoming WHL Trade Deadline.
Includes chats with Jonas Woo, Bryce Pickford, Jordan Switzer, and Willie Desjardins.
Jonas Woo: 16:25
Bryce Pickford: 49:56
Jordan Switzer: 57:50
Willie Desjardins: 1:04:30
Commissioner Chats
Western Hockey League Commissioner, Dan Near, joins the voice of your Medicine Hat Tigers, Will Bryant, to discuss the inaugural WHL Prospects Game happening February 18th, 2026, in Vancouver, as well as the state of the WHL heading into the Christmas break, as well as the World Junior Hockey Championship.
Also featured are chats with Tigers captain and WHL Player of the Week Bryce Pickford, forward Ethan Neutens, and Head Coach & General Manager Willie Desjardins.
Will also recaps the week that was for the Orange and Black before previewing the final three home games for the...
Let the Good Team's Roll
The Medicine Hat Tigers ride a nine-game point streak into the first weekend of December following a six-point week where they scored 19 goals over three games in win's over the Saskatoon Blades and a pair over the Prince Albert Raiders.
Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers recaps the successful week for the Tabbies, chats with Tigers netminder Jordan Switzer, forward Carter Cunningham, and captain Bryce Pickford, and plays a game of Stock Up - Stock Down, before looking ahead to a pair of weekend games against Moose Jaw and Wenatchee.
Jordan Switzer: 16:08
Stock...
See you is Sask!
Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Will Bryant, is joined by colour analyst, Lance Doll, as the pair break down the past stretch of Tigers hockey and dive into what has got the club ticking this season.
The pair also tee up this coming weekend's matchups in Saskatoon and Prince Alberts, while also giving you some other games to watch around the WHL.
Featuring chats from Medicine Hat Tigers Player of the Week, Carter Casey, and forwards Kadon McCann and Yaroslav Bryzgalov.
Casey: 37:01
McCann: 43:40
Bryzgalov: 51:53
Finding Their Stride
Voice of the Tigers Will Bryant debuts a NEW format for Tigers Uncaged!
He recaps the Tigers' overtime affairs in Regina + Brandon as well as their statement win Wednesday night in Calgary.
Will also breaks down EVERY WHL Team in 3 Words or Less, gives you some Games of the Week to keep an eye on around the 'W' all before previewing the Tigers' busiest weekend of the season!
Featuring chats with Tigers + WHL Player of the Week Liam Ruck, along with defensemen Riley Steen & Kyle Heger!
Liam Ruck: 18:30
Every...
November Woe's
Friend of the show James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News and Two Paper Guys Podcast stops by to chat with Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers Will Bryant about the Tigers' four-game losing skid and share his insights on this year's rendition of the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Featured are chats with Tigers forward Gavin Kor, captain Bryce Pickford, and HC/GM Willie Desjardins.
Bryce Pickford: 26:15
Gavin Kor: 32:06
Willie Desjardins: 37:53
New Look November
Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers breaks down the pair of losses to the Edmonton Oil Kings and Tri-City Americans, talks about the return of Jonas Woo, the club's Movember campaign. Included are chats with Jonas Woo, Josh Van Mulligen, and Willie Desjardins.
Jonas Woo: 22:19
JVM: 27:29
Willie Desjardins: 33:51
Back from B.C.
Following the conclusion of a B.C. Division road trip that saw the Medicine Hat Tigers go 3-2-1-0, Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, breaks down the back half of the road swing and talks with Tigers players Tyson Moss, Misha Volotovskii, as well as Tigers Bench Boss Willie Desjardins.
Tyson Moss: 32:50
Misha Volotovskii: 39:24
Willie Desjardins: 46:39
Halfway Home
Recorded live from his hotel room in Kamloops (and you can tell), Voice of the Tigers Will Bryant breaks down the front half of the B.C. Division road-trip and discusses the nine (!!!!) Tigers that were named to NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings.
Also included are chats with G Carter Casey (C Rating) and D Kyle Heger (B Rating).
B.C. BOUND
The Medicine Hat Tigers are off to beautiful British Columbia (at least that's what it says on the license plates) and Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, tees up the trip! He also breaks down the Tigers 2-1 weekend and gets you ready for the front half of their six game BC Division road trip!
Four in a Row
Voice of your Medicine Hat Tigers Will Bryant talks about the 3-0 week for the Tigers with wins over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Calgary Hitmen, and Edmonton Oil Kings.
He's also joined by Tigers forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and goaltender Carter Casey.
Onto October
Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Will Bryant, breaks down the Tigers weekend split against the Swift Current Broncos and Saskatoon Blades, while teeing up a weekend of divisional matchups against the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Calgary Hitmen.
Also featuring chats with Jordan Switzer, Veeti Vaisnanen, and Willie Desjardins.
Won and Oh
Voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers discusses the clubs 5-2 win over the Regina Pats, takes a look around the rest of the WHL, giving his thoughts on teams to watch for this season, and has chats with Tigers forwards Noah Davidson and the newly acquired Cam Parr.
Banner Night
It's time for another season of Tigers Uncaged, with your new(ish) host, Will Bryant! Will gets you set for the 2025-26 season, kicking off with the season opener against the Regina Pats at CO-OP Place. Yes, banners will be raised, last season will be celebrated, but as you'll hear from Tigers Associate Coach Joe Frazer, the plan remains the same... to build, over the course of the season, into a championship winning team.
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2024/25 Season Recap
A season that'll go down in history books as one of the most memorable in franchise history, Jesse & Lance recap the 2024/25 season with the help of Tigers voice, Will Bryant. Reminisce on some of the highlights from the past season, lows the Tigers had to endure, and the celebration of a 6th WHL Championship in franchise history along with a Memorial Cup Final appearance. Naturally, there's some discussion that surrounds what next year may look like and what the future holds for this group.
Thank you for supporting another season of Tigers Uncaged, we appreciate the hell...
Playoff Edition #8 - WHL CHOMPIONS
For the first time in 18 years, the Medicine Hat Tigers are WHL CHOMPIONS! Jesse & Lance chat with Tigers voice Will Bryant (and Will's special guest, Ed) about the Tigers championship finish in Spokane. Hear from players on-ice post game, HC/GM Willie Desjardins, and the fellas get you set for the Tigers Memorial Cup journey.
Playoff Edition #7 - Tigers & Chiefs Tied 1-1
Jesse & Lance give you a quick recap of games 1 & 2 this past weekend inside CO-OP Place, the unbelievable atmosphere and fan support, and get you set for game 3 tonight in Spokane!
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Playoff Edition #6 - WHL Championship Series (Tigers vs Chiefs)
It's taken the Tigers 81 games to get here, now just 4 wins away from raising the Ed Chynoweth Cup and hanging a WHL Champion banner. Standing in their way are the high-flying Spokane Chiefs. TONS of content this week. Conversations with Tigers F and WHL Player of the Year Gavin McKenna, D Tanner Molendyk, Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt, and Associate Coach Joe Frazer. Also hear from Spokane Chiefs HC Brad Lauer, Captain Berkly Catton, and F Andrew Cristall.
Playoff Edition #5 - Tigers vs Hurricanes (Eastern Conference Final)
After a 4 game sweep of the Prince Albert Raiders, the Tigers get set to take on their highway 3 rivals, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, in the WHL's Eastern Conference Final! Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, joins Jesse & Lance to set you up with everything you need to know ahead of games 1 and 2 from CO-OP Place this weekend!
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Playoff Edition #4 - Tigers Lead Raiders 2-0
The Medicine Hat Tigers were able to take the opening two games of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final against the Prince Albert Raiders, with a couple close calls along the way. Tigers voice Will Bryant joins Jesse & Lance to recap games 1 & 2, some highlight reel goals, and what to expect from the series shifting to PA!
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Playoff Edition #3 - Tigers vs Raiders Preview
Following a 4-1 series victory over the Swift Current Broncos, the Tigers get set for their second round matchup against the Prince Albert Raiders. Tigers voice Will Bryant shares conversations with Tigers forward Gavin McKenna and defenceman Tanner Molendyk, while getting you everything you need to know ahead of game 1 Saturday night!
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Playoff Edition #2 - Tigers Lead Broncos 3-1
Your Medicine Hat Tigers pick up a split in Swift Current, returning home Friday night for a chance to win the series in game 5! Tigers voice Will Bryant shares conversations with Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt and forward Hunter St. Martin, while joining Jesse & Lance to recap games 3 & 4 from the InnovationPlex.
Playoff Edition #1: Tigers Lead Broncos 2-0
SURPRISE! A rare Monday episode after the Tigers took the first 2 games of their series with Swift Current this past weekend. Tigers voice Will Bryant joins Jesse & Lance to give you a weekend recap and tee up games 3 & 4 from the InnovationPlex. Keep an eye on the WILD 94.5 Facebook page this Wednesday for a special Facebook Live edition of Tigers Uncaged as well!
"We're Not Done"
The Medicine Hat Tigers secured the Central Division and Eastern Conference banners with a win in Calgary last weekend, but now turn their attention to a WHL Title as they get set for round one of the WHL Playoffs against Swift Current. Tigers voice Will Bryant shares conversations with HC/GM Willie Desjardins, Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna, and Josh Van Mulligen. Will also joins Jesse & Lance to not just tee up Tigers & Broncos, but a brief look around all the playoff matchups!
Catch Up with the Captain and Commish
Jesse & Lance are joined by Tigers voice Will Bryant to recap another successful weekend for the team. Will shares conversations with WHL Commissioner Dan Near, defenceman Bryce Pickford, and Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt, as well as getting you set for the final weekend of the regular season (with the Eastern Conference title on the line).
Two Week Notice
This is your official reminder... just TWO WEEKS left in the regular season and still TONS to play for! Voice of the Tigers, Will Bryant, joins Jesse & Lance to prepare you for Friday's game in Lethbridge and Saturday night at home against Red Deer. There's some banter about the Eastern Conference playoff picture, words from GM/HC Willie Desjardins, forwards Kadon McCann and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, and Captain Oasiz Wiesblatt.
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In The Middle Of It All...
A potential play of the year, news of a Northern pre-season trip, and a suspension reverberating across the WHL... Gavin McKenna finds himself in the middle of it all this week. Tigers voice Will Bryant joins Jesse & Lance to break it all down, as well as get you set for an East Division roadie through Regina and Brandon this weekend.
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Medicine Hat Tigers: Playoff Bound
The Tigers officially punched their playoff ticket this past Monday with a 5-1 Family Day win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes... but there's still a Central Division and Eastern Conference title up for grabs! Tigers voice Will Bryant is back to break down the playoff-clinching weekend and get you set for the upcoming 3-in-3. Also hear from goaltender, and reigning rookie of the week, Jordan Switzer, as well as forward Liam Ruck!
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