Lynden McCallum was born in Portage La Prairie and that’s where he played his minor hockey. When he was 13, he made the move to Brandon where he would join the U14 Wheat Kings in the 2013-14 season. The 21-year-old moved up the ladder and his 14 playoff points […]
Author: Darnell Duff
Gasper thrilled to become GM of Wheat Kings
There have been some significant changes to the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey staff over the past year. First, Dave Lowry left the organization to become an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets. That left the door open for Don MacGillivray to become the team’s new head coach and the […]
Thiessen notches first with Wheat Kings
Rylan Thiessen was instrumental in the Brandon U18 Wheat Kings playoff run in the 2018-19 season in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. After a 30 point regular season, Thiessen erupted in the playoffs as Brandon went on to defeat the Winnipeg Wild as they were crowned league champions. In […]
McCartney leads Wheat Kings in Regina bubble
When the Canadian Hockey League announced the cancellation of this year’s Memorial Cup, it was unfortunate news for teams that believed they had what it takes to make a run to the national championship. But it wasn’t exactly surprising news with border restrictions still in place and the uncertainty […]
Ritchie is back and dominating with Wheat Kings
Nolan Ritchie feels as if he has a lot to prove this season as the Brandon Wheat Kings season rolls on. The Brandon native played just 24 games last season after suffering a broken leg on November 22, 2019, when he slid into the boards in a game against […]
Zimmer begins WHL career with Brandon
After a weekend split to open a 24 game season Regina, the Brandon Wheat Kings are back on the ice on Tuesday in-game action as they battle the Prince Albert Raiders for the first time this season. Brandon lost to Moose Jaw on opening night before they bounced back […]
A Wheat King flashback to opening day
The lights will shine bright at the Brandt Centre in Regina, SK on Friday and they will continue shining for the next month and a half. The Western Hockey League’s Eastern Division begins play as the Brandon Wheat Kings kick things off against the Moose Jaw Warriors, while Friday’s […]
Former Wheat King makes NHL debut
The Brandon Wheat Kings are the only Western Hockey League team that Logan Thompson played for during his major junior career. Besides suiting up in 22 games in the 2014-15 season with the Grande Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Thompson called Brandon home for his junior […]
Season preview: Wheat Kings ready to roll
The Edmonton Oil Kings are the class of the Central Division right now after four straight wins to begin the season — in which they have scored 21 goals — while giving up just six. The WHL’s U.S. Division will begin its 24 game schedule on Thursday, March 18 […]
“It’s been a dream of mine” Zimmer on joining Wheat Kings
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. […]
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