Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Newest Wheat Kings Gavin, Arpin join squad just in time for playoff push
The next couple of days are very much going to be a learn-as-you-go experience for Merrek Arpin and Jordan Gavin. Acquired in the same deal from the Tri-City Americans, the two have travelled nearly 2...
Jan 09, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog January 8
Trade winds are blowing, and they blew a gale through Brandon yesterday. Wheat Kings fans have been hungry for a big, aggressive move from the club to bolster their chances in a crowded Eastern Confer...
Jan 08, 2025
Wheat Kings add high-end skill, defensive depth in swap with Americans
By any reasonable definition of the word, the trade between the Brandon Wheat Kings and Tri-City Americans on Tuesday, January 7, was a blockbuster. All three players involved were regular parts of th...
Jan 07, 2025
Hadland the star as Wheat Kings take playoff-style contest with Raiders
Before the game against the Prince Albert Raiders, head coach and GM Marty Murray predicted the Wheat Kings were in for playoff level intensity against them. They turned to their veterans to carry the...
Jan 04, 2025
Wheat Kings offense busts out against Blades
The Wheat Kings nearly got themselves into trouble against the Saskatoon Blades in the second period. A nearly-perfect third got them right back out of it again. Nolan Flamand and Dylan Ronald scored ...
Jan 03, 2025
Walleye fall 5-2 in historic showdown with Slough Sharks
An historic night, the first ever Fishing Derby game featuring the Wheat City Walleye and Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks, could hardly have started better for the Walleye. A lull in the middle cost th...
Jan 01, 2025
Garret shines again as Wheat Kings stifle Broncos
In their win over the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Wheat Kings pulled away with an offensive outburst in the third period. In their game against the Swift Current Broncos, neither team scored in the third ...
Dec 30, 2024
Stellar third secures Wheat Kings win in Moose Jaw
A stronger start was a point of emphasis for the Brandon Wheat Kings as they faced the Moose Jaw Warriors, but it was a stronger finish that gave them a much needed win. Carter Klippenstein and Nolan ...
Dec 28, 2024
Sloppy effort leads to Wheat Kings loss against Regina
A Picasso it was not. A game rife with breakdowns and bizarre puck bounces ended up going against the Wheat Kings as they lost 7-3 to the Regina Pats despite goals by Matteo Michels, Nolan Flamand, an...
Dec 27, 2024
Wheat Kings head into holiday break with shootout loss to Warriors
Regulation wasn't enough for the final game before the holidays for the Brandon Wheat Kings. They took one point, but let the second escape them in the shootout. Marcus Nguyen, Giorgos Pantelas, Caleb...
Dec 17, 2024
