Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Tighter defensive effort gives Wheat Kings victory to wrap up preseason
Following a 6-5 overtime win over the Swift Current Broncos, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray asked his troops for tighter defensive play in the rematch. They cut the goals against down by t...
Sep 13, 2025 The Wheat Kings played an exhibition game last season at Tundra Oil and Gas Place in Virden and this season they'll play in another neutral site game. (Photo by Rob Mahon)
Gavin the OT hero as Wheat Kings' offense outshines Broncos
The Wheat Kings have given up more goals than they'd like so far in this preseason, but thanks to some highly skilled forwards, they've been able to outscore their problems twice. Jordan Gavin scored ...
Sep 12, 2025 Jimmy Egan is one of three Wheat Kings to crack Central Scouting's first ranking of the season. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Seven people to run in school board trustee by-election
The nomination period for candidates for a coming by-election has passed, and seven people have met the nomination requirements. In a release, the Brandon School Division said Laura Armitage, Michael ...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release September 11
Arrest Warrants In the past 24- hours there were three individuals who were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Breach of the Peace / IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the...
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Rossburn walking trail among 30 trails receiving provincial funding
The provincial government is pouring money into recreational trail rehabilitation, and a walking trail in the Rossburn area will be among the many trails receiving funding. Environment and Climate Cha...
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Boehm packs on size and strength ahead of second season in Black and Gold
For the Brandon Wheat Kings, it was the most competitive training camp they've put together in years. For sophomore defenseman Nigel Boehm, however, it was the first camp that's really felt normal. Th...
Sep 11, 2025 With his rookie season behind him, and a strong summer of training to propel him, Nigel Boehm looks to take a big step for the Wheat Kings this season. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Klippenstein fired up and well prepared for first pro camp
If you happened to watch this year's Black and Gold game for the Brandon Wheat Kings, you saw a glimpse of what Carter Klippenstein has been working on all summer. The opening goal of the game came of...
Sep 10, 2025 Carter Klippenstein and Brady Turko come back to the Wheat Kings just in time to help in a huge divisional matchup. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, September 9
You can accomplish an awful lot over the course of ten days, and the Brandon Wheat Kings will need to. It seems incredible that the long-anticipated regular season is now just ten days away for the Wh...
Sep 09, 2025 Joby Baumuller posted a three-point first period against the Regina Pats on Saturday night. (Photo by Perry Bergson, Brandon Sun)
Manitoba to invest $946,000 in FASD strategy
The provincial government has announced more funding for Manitoba's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) annual strategy, an announcement that comes on FASD awareness day. Families Minister Nahanni ...
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Wheat Kings early offense enough in back-and forth win over Regina
The Wheat Kings' offense roared to life early in their preseason rematch against the Regina Pats. They piled up enough goals to win in the opening 21 minutes, though as it turned out it was just barel...
Sep 06, 2025 The Wheat Kings gather around Gunnar Gleasman after he scored the second goal of the game for Brandon. (Photo by Perry Bergson, Brandon Sun)
