Author Archives: Rob Mahon
RCMP seize cash after Highway 1 traffic stop
A Calgary man faces charges of possession of proceeds of crime following an RCMP traffic stop on Highway 1 in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. According to police, officers with the RCMP Roving Traff...
Oct 29, 2024 Image courtesy RCMP
Jacobson, Pantelas ready to represent Canada at U17s
With the Wheat Kings already undermanned, it's a tough time for them to lose two additional bodies. This time, however, they're down a couple of players for a reason worth celebrating. Forward Jaxon J...
Oct 29, 2024 Gio Pantelas (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings gut out overtime win over Hitmen
All signs seemed to point to the Brandon Wheat Kings giving up both points against the Calgary Hitmen. With two late goals, however, they wrestled both points back into their grasp. Nolan Flamand, Job...
Oct 26, 2024 Ethan Eskit makes one of his 37 saves in the win over the Calgary Hitmen. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings drop overtime duel with Blades
Three times the Wheat Kings trailed against the Saskatoon Blades only to tie the score. Unfortunately, there was no opportunity to tie it when they gave up the fourth goal. Jaxon Jacobson scored twice...
Oct 25, 2024 Ben Binder Nord drives wide on a Blades defenseman in the first period. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Reinforcements soon to arrive for beleaguered Wheat Kings
It's been a while since the Brandon Wheat Kings got good news from their medical bay. Some overdue good news seems to be on the way, however. Four of the six injured Wheat Kings have resumed practices...
Oct 24, 2024 Quinn Mantei has been on the shelf for the Brandon Wheat Kings for some time, but he's nearly ready to return to the action. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog October 23
Like a band of heroes in a castle under siege, the Brandon Wheat Kings have managed to hold out long enough for reinforcements to arrive. The last three games, the Wheat Kings have put forth some exce...
Oct 23, 2024 Marcus Nguyen is the Wheat King with the most playoff experience, which will be very valuable this time of year. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Three Wheat Kings named to Central Scouting's preliminary list
Different milestones mark the path to the NHL draft every year, and one of those is a series of lists put out by NHL Central Scouting. Three Wheat Kings can cross that milestone off their checklist. F...
Oct 23, 2024 Carter Klippenstein showed off strength, agility, and determination fit for an NHL prospect at the combine. (Photo by Erica Perreaux)
St. Rose du Lac RCMP charge youth in shooting
RCMP are investigating after a shooting on O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation (Crane River) that left a 35-year-old man dead. A 14-year-old has turned himself in according to police. In a release, RCMP s...
Oct 22, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
McQueen named to prospect's game roster, unable to participate
It's a bittersweet day for Roger McQueen and the Brandon Wheat Kings. On the one hand, the CHL named him among their best prospects for the coming NHL entry draft. On the other hand, he won't be able ...
Oct 22, 2024 Could Roger McQueen be back to his goalscorer's ways soon? (photo by Scramble Studio)
Manitoba to restore 1:1 apprenticeship ratio
A return to an older system is on the way for Manitoban trade workers, effective before the end of this month. The provincial government announced today they would be restoring the 1-to-1 ratio of app...
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