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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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Brandon stuns league-leading Seattle

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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)

Wheat Kings busy at trade deadline

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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)

Brandon swaps blue-liner with Swift Current

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Brandon swaps blue-liner with Swift Current

Perry Bergson 8 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings got a year younger on the blue-line Monday in a deal as the Western Hockey League trade deadline nears.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings traded overage defenceman Mason Ward, shown at a recent practice, to the Swift Current Broncos on Monday for 19-year-old defenceman Kayden Sadhra-Kang.(Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
The Brandon Wheat Kings traded overage defenceman Mason Ward, shown at a recent practice, to the Swift Current Broncos on Monday for 19-year-old defenceman Kayden Sadhra-Kang.(Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

WHL NOTEBOOK: Thompson takes giant step in third season

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WHL NOTEBOOK: Thompson takes giant step in third season

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

Every player in the Western Hockey League is expected to grow and progress each season as they get older and more experienced.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Portland Winterhawks defenceman Ryder Thompson made the first visit of his Western Hockey League career to Westoba Place last Friday. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
Portland Winterhawks defenceman Ryder Thompson made the first visit of his Western Hockey League career to Westoba Place last Friday. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Wheat Kings prepare for league-leading Thunderbirds

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Wheat Kings prepare for league-leading Thunderbirds

By Perry Bergson 5 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings and Seattle Thunderbirds are set to renew acquaintances this evening.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Quinn Mantei prepares to accept a pass during practice at Westoba Place on Monday afternoon. It will be the second-year defenceman’s first game against the Seattle Thunderbirds this evening. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Quinn Mantei prepares to accept a pass during practice at Westoba Place on Monday afternoon. It will be the second-year defenceman’s first game against the Seattle Thunderbirds this evening. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Seattle vs. Brandon

2 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Seattle Thunderbirds

Raiders rough up Wheat Kings

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Raiders rough up Wheat Kings

Lucas Punkari 6 minute read Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

A tough first period and a bevy of penalties proved too much for the Brandon Wheat Kings to overcome on Saturday night. 

Rapid City product Sloan Stanick potted a pair of goals for the Prince Albert Raiders (14-21-3-0) as they came away with a 6-2 triumph over the Wheat Kings (16-18-4-0) in a Western Hockey League contest at the Art Hauser Centre. 

Aiden Oiring and Evan Herman had a goal and an assist each for the hosts, who also got offensive contributions from Justice Christensen and Niall Crocker to go along with an 18-save performance by Max Hildebrand on their way to their second straight triumph. 

Nate Danielson and Nolan Ritchie countered for the Wheat Kings and Nick Jones stopped 21 shots in a losing effort. 

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Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

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Wheat Kings hold off Winterhawks

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

Nate Danielson had a goal and two assists as the Brandon Wheat Kings weathered a furious rally by the visiting Portland Winterhawks to earn a 3-2 victory in their Western Hockey League game at Westoba Place Friday.

Wheat Kings prepare for Winterhawks

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Wheat Kings prepare for Winterhawks

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

The Brandon Wheat Kings renew acquaintances with one of the top teams in the Western Hockey League tonight when the Portland Winterhawks visit Westoba Place for the first time in four years.

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Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Luke Shipley adjusts his helmet at practice at Westoba Place on Thursday. He is the only Wheat King who has played against the Portland Winterhawks this season. (Photos by Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Luke Shipley adjusts his helmet at practice at Westoba Place on Thursday. He is the only Wheat King who has played against the Portland Winterhawks this season. (Photos by Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Portland at Brandon

By Perry Bergson 2 minute read Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Portland Winterhawks

Wheat Kings roll over Bedard-less Pats

By Perry Bergson 6 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Brett Hyland scored twice as the Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Regina Pats 6-2 in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Wednesday.

Wheat Kings, Pats set to renew rivalry

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Wheat Kings, Pats set to renew rivalry

Perry Bergson 8 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

A Brandon Wheat Kings hockey club that returned from the Christmas break with a pair of gems on the road and a New Year’s Eve stinker at home returns to Westoba Place tonight looking to rebound.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Brandon Wheat Kings forward Tony Wilson, shown at practice at Westoba Place on Monday, scored the first two goals of his tenure with the team — he was traded to Brandon on Nov. 24 — during victories in Saskatchewan last week. The Regina Pats visit this evening at 7 o'clock. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Tony Wilson, shown at practice at Westoba Place on Monday, scored the first two goals of his tenure with the team — he was traded to Brandon on Nov. 24 — during victories in Saskatchewan last week. The Regina Pats visit this evening at 7 o'clock. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

WHL NOTEBOOK: Clubs ponder moves as trade deadline looms

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WHL NOTEBOOK: Clubs ponder moves as trade deadline looms

Perry Bergson 9 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

The Western Hockey League trade deadline falls exactly one week from today at 4 p.m., and what the next week will hold is an utter mystery.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

In the fall of 2016, the Brandon Wheat Kings unveiled their leadership group, naming Nolan Patrick (second from left) their captain, along with alternate captains Tanner Kaspick (left), Kale Clague and Tyler Coulter (right). The team refused to trade Patrick at the 2017 deadline but parted ways with Kaspick and Clague in 2018 for an incredible bounty. Both of those decisions could be repeated across the WHL in the next week as the trade deadline nears. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)
In the fall of 2016, the Brandon Wheat Kings unveiled their leadership group, naming Nolan Patrick (second from left) their captain, along with alternate captains Tanner Kaspick (left), Kale Clague and Tyler Coulter (right). The team refused to trade Patrick at the 2017 deadline but parted ways with Kaspick and Clague in 2018 for an incredible bounty. Both of those decisions could be repeated across the WHL in the next week as the trade deadline nears. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Moose Jaw responds with 6-2 win in Brandon

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

An old proverb suggests that turnabout is fair play: The Moose Jaw Warriors are apparently big believers in it.

TALE OF THE TAPE: Moose Jaw vs. Brandon

By Perry Bergson 2 minute read Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Moose Jaw Warriors

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