Author Archives: Rob Mahon

Brandon Police, Women's Centre among groups receiving victim support funding from province
The provincial government is using the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to distribute $750,000 in funding, and the Brandon Police Service will be among the organizations receiving the money. Justice ...
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In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, November 14
If you boiled down junior hockey to its very broadest description, you'd get reminded that, fundamentally, everyone from the players to the coaches to the announcers are in the entertainment business....
Rob Mahon Nov 14, 2025 Joby Baumuller completes the hat trick against the Red Deer Rebels. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)

Brandon Police Service Media Release November 14
Theft Under $5000 On November 13th at 8:04 p.m. a theft was reported from a business in Corral Centre. Police attended, gained a description and were able to locate the suspect at 18th St N & Park...
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Surkan's trophy case grows with World Under-17 gold medal
Some players just seem to win wherever they go. Although his career is young yet, Chase Surkan is rapidly emerging as that type of player, much to the delight of the Brandon Wheat Kings. The 2009-born...
Rob Mahon Nov 14, 2025 Chase Surkan's has another accolade to add to his trophy case: a gold medal at the World Under-17s (Photo by Jillybean Photography)

Federal, Provincial Governments incentivize sustainable farming
A joint announcement from the governments of both Canada and Manitoba marked the beginning of a new program that they said will help farmers adopt sustainable practices and save money. Today, Federal ...
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Quick feet, outgoing personality ease transition to Brandon for Skvortsov
If you need an example of just how quickly life can change in the world of junior hockey, you need look no further than newest member of the Brandon Wheat Kings, defenseman Daniil Skvortsov. At the st...
Rob Mahon Nov 13, 2025 Daniil Skvortsov had an extremely quick turnaround getting to the Wheat Kings but hasn't missed a beat since arriving. (Photo by Erica Perreaux)

Baumuller's hat trick not enough as Wheat Kings fall to Rebels
A run of hat tricks on home ice continued for the Brandon Wheat Kings, but this time the final result went against them as they hosted the Red Deer Rebels. Joby Baumuller scored three times, and Brady...
Rob Mahon Nov 11, 2025 Caleb Hadland and Talon Brigley of the Rebels take a ceremonial faceoff ahead of the Remembrance Day meeting between their two teams. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)

Offense stays consistent in Wheat Kings' win in Medicine Hat
For the second game in a row, the Wheat Kings put up seven goals on the road. But this time, they earned a much better result in the standings. Luke Mistelbacher scored a hat trick, and Brady Turko sc...
Rob Mahon Nov 08, 2025 Carson Ralph's first WHL point was among the highlights in the Wheat Kings' win in Medicine Hat. (Photo by James Tubb)

Wheat Kings drop offensive slugfest with Hurricanes
What might be the strangest game of the WHL season so far, and certainly the strangest of the Wheat Kings' season, went against them on Friday, November 7. Luke Mistelbacher and Dylan Ronald scored tw...
Rob Mahon Nov 07, 2025 Brady Turko battles away in front of the Hurricanes net in Lethbridge. (Photo by Erica Perreaux)

Wheat Kings bounce back with best offensive outing of season against Broncos
Just one game after their offense hit something of a wall against the Calgary Hitmen, the Wheat Kings did a lot more than just bounce back. They positively exploded against the Swift Current Broncos. ...
Rob Mahon Nov 05, 2025 Cam Allard rose 60 spots from the mid-term to final rankings. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)











