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The three newest members of the Bradnon Wheat Kings, from left to right, Dawson Pasternak, Nolan Flamand and Kayden Sadhra-Kang, pose for a picture after practice at Westoba Place on Thursday. The Wheat Kings host the Medicine Hat Tigers tonight. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Wheat Kings welcome trio to lineup

By Perry Bergson 8 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings return to action tonight with their three newest members all in the lineup for the first time.

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Bobcats amped to play league-leading Bisons

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Bobcats amped to play league-leading Bisons

By Thomas Friesen 7 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Cheers filled the Healthy Living Centre as Anthony Tsegakele swatted Ian Gasana’s shot 15 feet out of bounds. They doubled when Jahmaal Gardner returned the favour, spiking the basketball out of Tsegakele’s hands as he rose for a jump shot.

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Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Eli Ampofo dunks during Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball practice on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Eli Ampofo dunks during Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball practice on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Medicine Hat vs. Brandon

2 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Medicine Hat Tigers

Brandon men’s and ladies’ bonspiels combining

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Brandon men’s and ladies’ bonspiels combining

5 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

A lot of curling competitions have gone the way of the corn broom as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the case of the Brandon men’s and ladies bonspiels, however, a reset has taken place.

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Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Wheat City Curling Classic commitee member Cale Dunbar hopes that the combination of the Brandon men's and ladies bonspiels will eventually lead to more teams competing in the event.
Wheat City Curling Classic commitee member Cale Dunbar hopes that the combination of the Brandon men's and ladies bonspiels will eventually lead to more teams competing in the event.

Sports Looking Back: Jan. 13, 2023

2 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

IN WESTMAN

Bobcats set for futsal title defence

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Preview

Bobcats set for futsal title defence

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Like the Brandon University Bobcats but find soccer too slow? Like soccer but despise freezing on a late-October afternoon to watch? You’re in luck.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Camilo Rodriguez dribbles while Jordan Dill defends during Brandon University Bobcats men’s futsal practice on Tuesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Camilo Rodriguez dribbles while Jordan Dill defends during Brandon University Bobcats men’s futsal practice on Tuesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon to host 2023 Manitoba Curling Hall ceremony

Lucas Punkari 6 minute read Preview

Brandon to host 2023 Manitoba Curling Hall ceremony

Lucas Punkari 6 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

It was an easy decision for the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame and Museum to hold its upcoming banquet in Brandon.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Linda Van Daele, left, Joyce McDougall, Cheryl Orr and Karen Dunbar celebrate after winning the 2011 Canadian Masters Women’s Curling Championship at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club in Winnipeg. The rink will be inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame on May 7 at the Victoria Inn in Brandon. (Winnipeg Free Press files)
Linda Van Daele, left, Joyce McDougall, Cheryl Orr and Karen Dunbar celebrate after winning the 2011 Canadian Masters Women’s Curling Championship at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club in Winnipeg. The rink will be inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame on May 7 at the Victoria Inn in Brandon. (Winnipeg Free Press files)

GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Virden setter Scharff thriving after transfer

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GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Virden setter Scharff thriving after transfer

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

The email couldn’t have possibly come at a better time.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Virden’s Danika Scharff, shown playing volleyball for Club West in 2019, transferred to the University of Windsor this year and was named Lancers’ female athlete of the week this week. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Virden’s Danika Scharff, shown playing volleyball for Club West in 2019, transferred to the University of Windsor this year and was named Lancers’ female athlete of the week this week. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Ty Thorpe named Vancouver Giants captain

1 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Brandonite Ty Thorpe is the new captain of the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants.

Jacobson earns U18 forward of the month

1 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jaxon Jacobson has been named the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League’s forward of the month for December.

Sports Looking Back: Jan. 12, 2023

By Lucas Punkari 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

IN WESTMAN

Brandon stuns league-leading Seattle

Perry Bergson 7 minute read Preview

Brandon stuns league-leading Seattle

Perry Bergson 7 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Rylen Roersma scored twice as the Brandon Wheat Kings surprised the Seattle Thunderbirds with a 4-2 victory in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Zakhar Polshakov (71) and Brett Hyland (74) of the Brandon Wheat Kings chase the puck into Seattle goaltender Scott Ratzlaff’s crease during WHL action at Westoba Place on Tuesday evening. (Photos by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Zakhar Polshakov (71) and Brett Hyland (74) of the Brandon Wheat Kings chase the puck into Seattle goaltender Scott Ratzlaff’s crease during WHL action at Westoba Place on Tuesday evening. (Photos by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Westman MJHL teams tinker at deadline

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Westman MJHL teams tinker at deadline

Lucas Punkari 8 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Those expecting a bevy of blockbuster deals in the lead-up to the 2023 Manitoba Junior Hockey League trade deadline were likely disappointed.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Blake Boudreau skates past the Dauphin Kings bench after scoring a goal against the Virden Oil Capitals during a Manitoba Junior Hockey League game earlier this season. The 19-year-old forward from Windsor, Ont., was reacquired by the Kings on Monday night following a trade with the Portage Terriers. (Lucas Punkari/The Brandon Sun)
Blake Boudreau skates past the Dauphin Kings bench after scoring a goal against the Virden Oil Capitals during a Manitoba Junior Hockey League game earlier this season. The 19-year-old forward from Windsor, Ont., was reacquired by the Kings on Monday night following a trade with the Portage Terriers. (Lucas Punkari/The Brandon Sun)

Turner named MFHL U18 player of the week

1 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Yellowhead Chiefs forward Tryn Turner has been named the Manitoba Female Hockey League Under-18 AAA player of the week after recording two goals and an assist in a pair of wins last weekend.

Wheat Kings busy at trade deadline

By Perry Bergson 12 minute read Preview

Wheat Kings busy at trade deadline

By Perry Bergson 12 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings were active at the Western Hockey League trade deadline on Tuesday, making three deals to ship out a veteran and acquire a pair of promising replacements.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings sent veteran 19-year-old forward Jake Chiasson, shown in his final practice in Brandon on Monday, to the Saskatoon Blades for a first-round pick in 2023, a second-round pick in 2025 and a conditional second-round pick in 2026 if he plays as an overager next season. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
The Brandon Wheat Kings sent veteran 19-year-old forward Jake Chiasson, shown in his final practice in Brandon on Monday, to the Saskatoon Blades for a first-round pick in 2023, a second-round pick in 2025 and a conditional second-round pick in 2026 if he plays as an overager next season. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Neelin cruises past Massey in girls hoops

1 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Tyra Lasuik led the Neelin Spartans with 22 points as they cruised to a 70-30 win over the Vincent Massey Vikings in Brandon High School Basketball League action on Tuesday.

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