Seven games in 11 days, that’s what the Brandon Wheat Kings went through over the past couple of weeks. It began on October 16th in Everett, Washington with a 3-2 loss against the Silvertips. A handful of games later, thousands of miles later, and some ups and downs later, the […]
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Powerful offence leads ICE to success
In 68 games last season, the Kootenay ICE won just 13. They lost 45 in regulation, seven in overtime, and three in a shootout. The franchise then packed up all their bags as they were bought by 50 Below Sports and Entertainment. Their next step after that was moving to […]
Inside the locker room with Wheat Kings’ Burzan
The Brandon Wheat Kings are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season. It includes seven games in seven different cities over the course of 11 days. All in all, including games and travel, the team will be away from the Wheat City for about 14 days. […]
Wheat Kings set to embark on tough trip
When the Western Hockey League season kicked off on Friday, September 20, the Brandon Wheat Kings knew that 68 games were ahead and that included 10 against their new provincial rival, the Winnipeg ICE. Brandon split their first two games of the season against Winnipeg, and then they were swept […]
Kinder scores three, ICE erupt in big win
Nino Kinder had a period for the ages and the Winnipeg ICE erupted for seven goals on Friday night as they stunned the host Saskatoon Blades 7-6 inside SaskTel Centre. Kinder scored three goals in the second period and Winnipeg added another in a game that went back and forth […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Brandon Wheat Kings
The excitement for WHL hockey fans and teams continues to build as the regular season is just one week away. Starting on September 20, 14 of the teams in the league will take to the ice to begin their 2019-20 regular-season campaigns. The night’s schedule includes two all-Saskatchewan battles (Saskatoon […]
Commissioner Ron Robison discusses the many changes in the WHL
DubNetwork had the chance to talk with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison this week and discussed a variety of topics. Recently news came out that the WHL would be imposing new trade restrictions. The restrictions prohibit the WHL’s member clubs from trading signed 15-year-old and 16-year-old players. They also would only […]
Wheat Kings maximize Mattheos in Game 3
The Brandon Wheat Kings have made a habit of trailing 2-0 in a best-of-seven series, only to turn up the heat when returning to their home province. For the first time in two years, the Westoba Place hosted a playoff game and the Brandon faithful saw their hometown Wheat Kings […]
Willms and Warriors defence lead the way in 2-0 win
By Matthew Gourlie The Moose Jaw Warriors have used their high-powered offence to win a lot of games this Western Hockey League season. Friday night’s win is the way they want to win games going forward. Brody Willms made 20 saves — and only five in the third period — […]
Logo Competition – Final Four
The final four of the defunct logo competition is upon us. 20 logos have been eliminated, including the Tacoma Rockets, Kamloops Junior Oilers, Calgary Wranglers, and Victoria Cougars in the third round. Matchup No. 21 The Seattle Breakers have crashed through the opposition through three rounds. Eliminating the Winnipeg […]