Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Wheat Kings get revenge on Red Deer with 5-1 win
After a win over the Edmonton Oil Kings, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray praised his team's complete 60-minute effort. Against the Red Deer Rebels on home ice, they turned in another. Domin...
Dec 06, 2024
"Swiss Army Knife" Michels emerges at critical moment for Wheat Kings
There haven't been many constants in the Brandon Wheat Kings' lineup during their injury-ravaged season so far. One of the models of consistency has been Matteo Michels, who has produced wherever he's...
Dec 06, 2024
Province proposes stronger licence penalties for impaired drivers
At a time of year where impaired driving is often in the spotlight, the provincial government of Manitoba has announced new potential laws that would toughen up licensing penalties for those convicted...
Dec 05, 2024
Police arrest two after Russell traffic stop
RCMP have arrested two people following a traffic stop, one of whom they say was trying to destroy evidence when the stop was conducted. In a release, RCMP said they undertook this traffic stop on Dec...
Dec 05, 2024
Sunrise Credit Union to donate $37,000 through Building Communities Grant
Sunrise Credit Union has pledged $37,000 in support, including $16,000 to the WestMan Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Program, through their Building Communities Grant Program. According to a r...
Dec 05, 2024
Manitoba government to support safehouse for Indigenous women in Brandon
A new 24-7 safe space for Indigenous women, as well as two-spirit and gender-diverse people at risk of harm will come to Brandon, the provincial government announced today. In a release, the province ...
Dec 05, 2024
Petr, Belusko, get chance to wear nation's colours again on biggest stage
Forward Dominik Petr and defenseman Adam Belusko have worn their country's sweaters on the international stage before. But there's nothing quite like the World Juniors and both young men have a chance...
Dec 05, 2024
"The Pressure is a privilege"" Bjarnason thrilled with opportunity to represent Canada at World Juniors
It wasn't exactly a surprise to see Carson Bjarnason's name on the short list of goaltenders to represent Canada, but it was still good news for the Carberry native even if it wasn't a shock. Bjarnaso...
Dec 04, 2024
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog December 4
On both this blog and the Weekly Harvest podcast, I mentioned teams can be just one three-game losing streak away from dropping six or seven places in the standings in this year's Eastern Conference. ...
Dec 04, 2024
Wheat Kings put in full 60 to close out road trip with win over Edmonton
Two games in a row on their road trip, the Wheat Kings gave up points in the standings thanks to troublesome third periods. There was no such lapse this time around as the beat the Edmonton Oil Kings ...
Dec 01, 2024
