Wheat Kings ship Danielson out west, acquire players & picks in return
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One of the longest serving members of the Brandon Wheat Kings and their most decorated forward is on the move with a chance to pursue a championship awaiting him in Portland. The Wheat Kings announced today they had traded captain Nate Danielson to the Portland Winterhawks. In exchange, the Wheat Kings receive 2005-born forward Nicholas…
Wheat Kings announce new VP Of Business Operations
The Brandon Wheat Kings have made an exciting change to their off-ice staff and brought more responsibility to a Brandon native with deep ties to both the community and the team. The Wheat Kings are pleased to announce that Mike Filipchuk has been named the new VP of Business Operations. “I am excited to take…
Life in the ECHL for Brandon’s Stallard and Schoonbaert
I think a perception exists is that playing in the ECHL is a very good paying job and glamorous at the same time...well both of those assumptions are not correct. Salaries range from $575.00 to $1,100.00 USD per week. Players do get free rent included in their contracts. Brandon’s Jordan Stallard, a former Winnipeg Jets…
Brandon’s Slobodian signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with Portland
The Portland Winterhawks November 30 announced the signing of defensemen Cole Slobodian to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 2006 born Slobodian has 4 points (2g, 2a) in 24 games to date this season with the MJHL's Virden Oil Capitals. Prior to joining Virden, he spent two seasons patrolling the blueline…
Brandon Wheat Kings to Transform into Wheat City Walleye for a Special Night
The Brandon Wheat Kings, a renowned hockey team deeply rooted in the community, are thrilled to announce a unique and exciting event that will pay homage to the rich fishing heritage of the region. For one night only, the team will be known as the Wheat City Walleye. On Friday night, the Wheat City Walleye…
