Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Hitmen stifle Wheat Kings to end winning streak
After an incredible offensive run, the Wheat Kings suddenly ran up against a defensive structure they couldn't break through against the Calgary Hitmen on Sunday, November 2. Gunnar Gleasman scored an...
Nov 02, 2025 Jimmy Egan tries to work a puck back-door against the Calgary Hitmen. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Gavin's hat trick leads Wheat Kings past Pats
Twice the Wheat Kings fell down by multiple goals against the Regina Pats before the second period was even halfway over. They erased both deficits, and by the time the game was over they were the one...
Nov 01, 2025 Jordan Gavin scores the first of what will be three goals for him against the Regina Pats. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, October 31
Two games in a row now I've had an opposing broadcaster come up to me before the game and express a different variation of the same sentiment: it looks like you guys are getting back on track. The Bra...
Oct 31, 2025 Filip Ruzicka was the story for the Wheat Kings in their most recent win over the Regina Pats. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
RCMP use dogs, drones in arrest of "prolific offender"
A 27-year-old man faces a laundry list of charges after an arrest south of Dauphin that took multiple RCMP detachments, drones, and police service dogs on Thursday, October 30. According to a release ...
Oct 31, 2025 PSD Marook (image courtesy RCMP)
Ruzicka stands tall, Gavin shows off hands in Wheat Kings' shootout win
It took the Wheat Kings extra time and some strong goaltending, but they left Regina with their first road victory of the season on the night of Wednesday, October 29. Caleb Hadland and Nicholas Johns...
Oct 29, 2025 Filip Ruzicka uses his long wingspan to make a highlight reel blocker save on a Regina Pat in his 3-2 shootout win. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
WestMan businesses earn grants from Fusion Credit Union
A trio of WestMan businesses, two in Dauphin and one in Brandon, were awarded grants by Fusion Credit Union in Hamiota as they announced the winners of Community Infusion 2025. "The annual event celeb...
Oct 29, 2025 Image courtesy Fusion Credit Union.
Pantelas named to Team CHL for Prospects Challenge
The CHL prides itself on producing more draft eligible talent every year than any other circuit, and Wheat Kings defenseman Gio Pantelas has been singled out as one of the best prospects among that dr...
Oct 28, 2025 Gio Pantelas has been named to Team CHL for the annual Prospects Challenge. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Tougher sentences coming for offenders who assault first responders
A push to make bail and sentencing laws more stringent is going to have direct consequences for people convicted of assaulting first responders, federal Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fras...
Oct 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon Police Service Media Release October 28
Sexual Assault On May 2nd, 2025, a sexual assault was reported against a 29-year-old male for assaulting a 26-year-old female. Both parties provided statements, and a Crown opinion was requested. On O...
Oct 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Surkan earns second weekly honour from league before departing for World Under-17s
Chase Surkan is going into the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on a high note. The 16-year-old forward from Regina picked up his first career hat trick on Sunday, October 26 against the Moose Jaw Warr...
Oct 28, 2025 Chase Surkan had a hat trick and two assists in his team's 8-4 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
