Beyond the Box Score: Local Sports News for April 13, 2025

Manitoba Lacrosse is putting on a FREE referee clinic to anyone, who’s looking to make a little extra cash.

Brandon native, and former Westman Wildcat netminder, Kristen Campbell recorded a 24-save shutout (5-0) against Finland in her first ever start for Canada at the World Hockey Championship.

Brandon Wheat Kings goalie Carson Bjarnason recently was announced a finalist for the 2024-25 Del Wilson Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Goaltender of the Year. Bjarnason recorded a 22-15-3-0 record this past season with a 2.93 goals-against average (GAA).  Another Wheat King Luke Shipley was named a finalist for the 2024-25 Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Defenceman of the Year.  Shipley amassed 57 points (20G-37A) in 60 games this past season.

Former Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA, and present Northern Manitoba Blizzard, player Loughlan McMullan is off the the MJHL championship after disposing of the the Winkler Flyers in their semi-final matchup. The Blizzard now wait on the winner of the Dauphin Kings vs Portage Terriers matchup to see who is the league’s best. Dauphin presently leads that series 3 games to 2.

A pop-up disc golf tournament for players of all skill levels will be held in Brandon (Canada Games Park) on Saturday, May 24 from 8:30 AM – 04:30 PM. To register, or for additional information, please see the following link.

Brandon Bobcats basketball player Sultan Haider was recently selected as the 1st pick overall in in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League Draft by the the Montreal Alliance.