Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Surkan hat trick, third period avalanche of goals, lead Wheat Kings to win in Regina
For most of the third period, the Brandon Wheat Kings looked like they'd be heading out of Regina in a bad mood. In the span of less than six minutes, they completely flipped the script. Chase Surkan ...
Dec 05, 2025 The Wheat Kings will open the post-trade deadline schedule with a visit from the Regina Pats. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
Ruzicka remarkable as Wheat Kings top Blades
The scoring and goaltending worked hand in hand for the Wheat Kings against the Saskatoon Blades on December 3. Filip Ruzicka made the saves, especially in the second period, and the Wheat Kings rewar...
Dec 05, 2025 Filip Ruzicka led the way for the Wheat Kings in their 4-1 win over Saskatoon. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, December 4
At the very start of the Wheat Kings' season, when the team had lost five games in a row, I found myself cautioning some fans that the start was just a handful of games and they ought not read too muc...
Dec 04, 2025 Filip Ruzicka led the way for the Wheat Kings in their 4-1 win over Saskatoon. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Manitoba liquor stores to donate U.S. booze sales to charity
Some American alcoholic products that haven't been on store shelves for months following tariffs imposed by the United States will make a temporary reappearance in December with a small change. Premie...
Dec 04, 2025 Image - Photo 144084107 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com
Pantelas takes confidence boost from Team CHL experience
Gio Pantelas just keeps on hitting all the benchmarks for a top prospect. The 2008-born blueliner, eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, has returned to the Brandon Wheat Kings after playing two game...
Dec 02, 2025 Gio Pantelas showed well at both the physical fitness testing and interview portions of the NHL combine. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)
City of Brandon partners with Southern Chiefs in harm reduction effort
The City of Brandon announced today they are partnering with the Southern Chiefs Organization to support overdose prevention efforts. According to a release from the city, the two parties will work to...
Dec 02, 2025 Image - Brandon City Hall - City of Brandon
Goaltenders shine in Wheat Kings tight-checking loss to Raiders
A goaltenders' duel between a depleted Brandon Wheat Kings team and the Prince Albert Raiders came down to the wire on Friday, November 28. The Raiders blinked last. Nicholas Johnson scored the lone g...
Nov 28, 2025 Dimitri Fortin makes one of what would prove to be 34 saves for the Prince Albert Raiders. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Brandon business fined for workplace fatality
Manitoba Labour and Immigration announced today that Lockhart Plumbing and Heating Ltd. in Brandon has been fined as a result of charges under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The charges stemmed ...
Nov 27, 2025 66558437 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com
98 percent of Manitoba RCMP officers now wearing body cameras
The overwhelming majority of Manitoba RCMP officers are now wearing body cameras on the job, according to a release from the RCMP today, and the few remaining officers are soon to receive theirs. "As ...
Nov 27, 2025 ID 161900645 © John Gomez | Dreamstime.com
RCMP seize drugs, gun, cash in Ebb and Flow arrests
Three Ebb and Flow First Nation residents face a variety of charges following an RCMP search of their home on November 25. According to an RCMP release, the Ste. Rose du Lac detachment executed a sear...
Nov 27, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP
