Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Season Preview: Forwards anchor expectations for 2024-25 Wheat Kings
The 2024-25 season is just hours away, and when it begins the Brandon Wheat Kings are going to be a team in a lot of other teams' crosshairs. It will be an adjustment, but the team is ready for the ch...
Sep 20, 2024
Shamattawa RCMP searching for missing child
RCMP are asking for the public's help and any tips they might be able to provide in locating a missing child. In a release, Shamattawa RCMP said they first received the report of a missing child on Se...
Sep 19, 2024
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog September 18
All summer long, I've been saying there will be expectations on this season's edition of the Brandon Wheat Kings. A bevy of returning talent at all positions, an ultra-talented crop of rookies that's ...
Sep 19, 2024
Environment Canada places Brandon under severe thunderstorm watch
Cloudy, rainy skies might give way to something more serious this evening in the Brandon area, according to Environment Canada. They've placed Brandon and area under a severe thunderstorm watch. Accor...
Sep 18, 2024
Nguyen back with Wheat Kings, eager to make debut
The more he learned about the Brandon Wheat Kings, the more eager forward Marcus Nguyen became to get his final season of WHL action underway with them. Now, the moment he skates in a game for his new...
Sep 18, 2024
Hamiota RCMP track down stolen side-by-side
A stolen Polaris side-by-side has been recovered thanks to a tip sent to Hamiota RCMP. In a release this afternoon, RCMP said along with assistance from the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enfo...
Sep 18, 2024
Drones, dog help RCMP in Swan River bust
Swan River RCMP pulled out all the stops for a huge bust earlier this month, and now they're releasing details to the public that show a sizable seizure of drugs and guns. According to a release, 0n S...
Sep 18, 2024
"The end goal is to win the league": McQueen offers high standard for himself, Wheat Kings ahead of season
The 2024-25 season is going to be the biggest of Roger McQueen's career so far. He's up for the NHL draft (and listed as a possible top-ten pick on many lists) but it's the potential for team success ...
Sep 18, 2024
Virden RCMP seize drugs after traffic stop
Virden RCMP have seized cocaine, methamphetamine, and illegal tobacco products after a traffic stop resulted in a search. According to police, on September 13, at about 9:50 pm, Virden RCMP officers c...
Sep 17, 2024
Wheat Kings trade Tansem to Wenatchee
The biggest questions for the Brandon Wheat Kings were on the blueline when training camp ended and the exhibition schedule began. One by one, the Wheat Kings are answering those questions and the blu...
Sep 17, 2024
