A Western Hockey League season like no other is underway as four of the five teams in the Central Division were able to get in two games this past weekend. The U.S. Division will begin to play on Thursday, March 18 when the Portland Winterhawks battle the Tri-City Americans. […]
Author: Darnell Duff
Schneider is ready to lead Wheat Kings
When the 2019-20 season came to an end, Braden Schneider was enjoying a career year with the Brandon Wheat Kings as the Prince Albert native tallied seven goals while adding 35 assists. The Wheat Kings were poised to top the East Division as they were just six points behind […]
Wheat Kings prepare for different WHL season
The Brandon Wheat Kings ended the 2018-19 season on Saturday, March 18, 2019, on home ice against the Regina Pats. In front of nearly 5000 fans, Luka Burzan scored the shootout winner as Brandon nipped Regina, 5-4. Brandon’s last game during the 2019-20 season was a 4-2 defeat against […]
Wheat Kings sign 2019 draft pick
Growing up in Wawanesa, MB Owen Harris spent many nights inside of Westoba Place cheering on the Brandon Wheat Kings. Some of his favourite memories were going to games with his minor hockey teams as well as watching Ryan Pulock and Ivan Provorov play, just to name a couple. […]
Wheat Kings billet brother skates for the first time
The Wallin family from Brandon has been a billet family for the Brandon Wheat Kings for eight years. The past three seasons they welcomed Braden Schneider into their home and they’ve had the chance to watch their billet son become one of the top defensive players in the league. […]
Wheat King signs NHL contract
Although Ridly Greig’s goal of making Team Canada for the World Junior Hockey Championships ultimately came up short due to complications from COVID-19, 2020 has ended off on a solid note for the star forward from Lethbridge, AB. Third member of our 2020 #NHLDraft class signed! pic.twitter.com/s6C8Abug7R — Ottawa Senators […]
From Wheat City to ECHL: The Quenneville story
Peter Quenneville started his junior hockey career in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the Sherwood Park Crusaders where he played in 120 games (including playoffs). After recording just 22 points in his first season, Quenneville became an elite offensive threat as he scored 31 times in 53 […]
Former Wheat King prepares for NHL season
Ryan Pulock scored two times and he added eight assists as he helped the New York Islanders advance to the Eastern Conference final in the Edmonton bubble, where they came up short against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After Tampa Bay won the Stanley Cup, the biggest question was when […]
Wheat Kings star makes Team Canada
From the second that Braden Schneider could walk and even before that, he had a mini stick in his hands. When he was three-years-old, he did a year of figure skating. About 15 years later, he’s set to represent the country. Before we get to that, it’s time to […]
Wheat Kings add to coaching staff
Todd Miller became best friends with Dale Hawerchuk over nine seasons as he was an assistant coach for the Barrie Colts, as Dale was the head coach from 2011 to 2019. Miller joined Barrie in the 2010-2011 season after a professional career which included stints in the ECHL and […]