Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Stellar third secures Wheat Kings win in Moose Jaw
A stronger start was a point of emphasis for the Brandon Wheat Kings as they faced the Moose Jaw Warriors, but it was a stronger finish that gave them a much needed win. Carter Klippenstein and Nolan ...
Dec 28, 2024 Carter Klippenstein shushes the Moose Jaw crowd after one of his two third period goals against the Warriors. (Photo by Nick Pettigrew)
Sloppy effort leads to Wheat Kings loss against Regina
A Picasso it was not. A game rife with breakdowns and bizarre puck bounces ended up going against the Wheat Kings as they lost 7-3 to the Regina Pats despite goals by Matteo Michels, Nolan Flamand, an...
Dec 27, 2024 Adam Belusko tries a wraparound against the Regina Pats. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings head into holiday break with shootout loss to Warriors
Regulation wasn't enough for the final game before the holidays for the Brandon Wheat Kings. They took one point, but let the second escape them in the shootout. Marcus Nguyen, Giorgos Pantelas, Caleb...
Dec 17, 2024 Marcus Nguyen looks for a shooting lane against the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings start, finish strong in win over Blades
Coming off a loss to the Prince Albert Raiders, the Brandon Wheat Kings stressed a stronger start against the Saskatoon Blades. They got that start, and then got a pretty good finish to boot. Luke Shi...
Dec 15, 2024 Matteo Michels celebrates his opening goal against the Saskatoon Blades. (Photo by Steve Hiscock)
Wheat Kings fall in back-and-forth barn burner in Prince Albert
After a lackluster first period, the Brandon Wheat Kings settled into a groove against the Prince Albert Raiders and both teams responded with fast, heavy hockey. Unfortunately, the bad first period w...
Dec 14, 2024 Joby Baumuller battles for a puck against Ethan Bibeau of the Prince Albert Raiders at the Art Hauser Centre. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)
Brandon Generating Station detects zebra mussel larvae
The provincial government announced today they were activating their Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Rapid Response Plan after positive zebra mussel veliger (larvae) samples were found ...
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RCMP: One dead after evening fire at North Norfolk residence
An unidentified person has died following a structure fire in the RM of North Norfolk, according to an RCMP release. Portage la Prairie RCMP said they responded to a report of a structure fire on Dece...
Dec 11, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog December 11
Home is indeed sweet again for the Wheat Kings. But it's a good thing they grabbed some points at Westoba Place while they could because they won't be seeing very much of it over the next month and a ...
Dec 11, 2024 Rhett Ravndahl is in high spirits in this photo, moments after he scored the Teddy Bear Toss Goal. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Turko turns on offense as Wheat Kings begin to roll
Sometimes it takes young players, even ultra-talented ones used to piling up goals, a little time to adjust to life in the WHL. When they settle in, however, they start to show the offensive gifts tha...
Dec 10, 2024 Brady Turko became the third Wheat King selected in the 2025 NHL entry draft when Anaheim picked him in the 7th round. (Photo by Andy Devlin)
Wheat Kings roll offensively in Teddy Bear Toss win over Raiders
Despite being shorthanded again, the Wheat Kings offense picked up right where it had left off the previous night against the Red Deer Rebels, and brought them a new season-high in goals against the P...
Dec 07, 2024 Easton Odut is healthy again and can't wait to start his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
