Author Archives: Rob Mahon
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog January 14
The Wheat Kings don't generally like to make excuses owing to their travel schedule, but every now and then you do feel the fact that they are the easternmost team in the WHL. Case in point, over a th...
Jan 14, 2025 Luke Shipley ended his Wheat Kings career as a prolific force in all three zones. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
Wheat Kings late push gets them closer, not close enough against Hitmen
The Wheat Kings hung in with the loaded up Calgary Hitmen and took the game right to the wire. Unfortunately, a second period slip up proved the difference against them. Luke Shipley scored twice, and...
Jan 12, 2025 Quinn Mantei and Carson Wetsch meet for a ceremonial puck drop before the game. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
Poor third period proves Wheat Kings' downfall against Winterhawks
Through forty minutes, the Brandon Wheat Kings and Portland Winterhawks had played a remarkably even game. The final twenty, however, were anything but even. Nolan Flamand, Dyland Ronald, and Jaxon Ja...
Jan 10, 2025 Nolan Flamand tries a wraparound in the first period against the Portland Winterhawks. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Newest Wheat Kings Gavin, Arpin join squad just in time for playoff push
The next couple of days are very much going to be a learn-as-you-go experience for Merrek Arpin and Jordan Gavin. Acquired in the same deal from the Tri-City Americans, the two have travelled nearly 2...
Jan 09, 2025 Jordan Gavin (middle) takes part in his first practice with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Chris Falko)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog January 8
Trade winds are blowing, and they blew a gale through Brandon yesterday. Wheat Kings fans have been hungry for a big, aggressive move from the club to bolster their chances in a crowded Eastern Confer...
Jan 08, 2025 Charlie Elick was the key piece from the Brandon Wheat Kings in a blockbuster deal just yesterday. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings add high-end skill, defensive depth in swap with Americans
By any reasonable definition of the word, the trade between the Brandon Wheat Kings and Tri-City Americans on Tuesday, January 7, was a blockbuster. All three players involved were regular parts of th...
Jan 07, 2025 Charlie Elick was the big piece the Brandon Wheat Kings had to move to add a couple of big pieces of their own in Jordan Gavin and Merrek Arpin. (Graphic by Brandon Wheat Kings)
Hadland the star as Wheat Kings take playoff-style contest with Raiders
Before the game against the Prince Albert Raiders, head coach and GM Marty Murray predicted the Wheat Kings were in for playoff level intensity against them. They turned to their veterans to carry the...
Jan 04, 2025 Jaxon Jacobson leads the flyby after his game-winning goal against the Raiders. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)
Wheat Kings offense busts out against Blades
The Wheat Kings nearly got themselves into trouble against the Saskatoon Blades in the second period. A nearly-perfect third got them right back out of it again. Nolan Flamand and Dylan Ronald scored ...
Jan 03, 2025 Saskatoon natives Nolan Flamand and Alex Garrett celebrate together after each played a big role in the Wheat Kings' win over the Blades. (Photo by Steve Hiscock)
Walleye fall 5-2 in historic showdown with Slough Sharks
An historic night, the first ever Fishing Derby game featuring the Wheat City Walleye and Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks, could hardly have started better for the Walleye. A lull in the middle cost th...
Jan 01, 2025 The Wheat City Walleye (left) and Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks (right) pose for a photo before the game. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Garret shines again as Wheat Kings stifle Broncos
In their win over the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Wheat Kings pulled away with an offensive outburst in the third period. In their game against the Swift Current Broncos, neither team scored in the third ...
Dec 30, 2024 Alex Garrett stones Carlin Dezainde, one of his 31 saves in a 3-1 win over the Broncos. (Photo by Ed Fonger)
