Friday, March 15, 2024
-The Brandon Wheat Kings return to action Saturday (Mar 16) at home to the Prince Albert Raiders. The Wheat Kings will watching the Calgary Hitmen – Edmonton Oil Kings game tonight. If the Hitmen lose, Brandon will be just a win away from securing a playoff spot. The Wheat Kings missed the post season last year.
-The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings now lead their best-of-five semi-final series 2-0 after a 4-1 win over the Pembina Valley Hawks last night. The Wheat Kings can eliminate the Hawks with a win tonight at J&G Homes Arena.
-The Winnipeg Jets are home to the Anaheim Ducks tonight. The Jets dropped a 4-2 decision to Nashville on Wednesday.
-In spring training baseball, the Blue Jays won their 4th game in-a-row on Thursday with a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Jays take on the Tigers today and the Yankees on Saturday.
-and Rory McIlroy tied The Players Championship record with 10 birdies to finish at 7-under-65 Thursday. He shares the lead with U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele. Canadian Nick Taylor was a single stroke back of the leaders when play was suspended due to darkness.
