The Precision Toyota Blazers (pictured above) captured the Division 1 title in the Wendy's Winter Hockey Leage for the first time in 7-years as they swept their best of 3-series against the East 40 Icemen. On March 15, Brandon's Nolan Wright picked up the first win in his young college baseball career for the Dakota Lumberjacks, Wright tossed 2.1 innings in relief as the Lumberjacks outscored Minnesota North College-Rainy River 14-9. The Brandon University Bobcats are not only the host of the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship, they will now be participating in the championship game. The team punched their way into today's final (6pm) against the defending champion Alberta Golden Bears, following a reverse sweep against the gritty Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday. The Crocus Plains hockey team have found themselves in the B-side Final in the Westman High School Hockey League where they will tangle with the GBC Wildcats. Game 1 Sunday March 23 530 Flynn Arena Game 2 Monday March 24 630 Carberry Arena Game 3 (if needed) Wednesday March 26 630 Westoba Place ***all times are warm up time*** Over in the A-Side final, the Vincent Massey Vikings hockey team will battle the winner of the Dauphin & Swan River series for league supremacy. That series is presently tied at one game a piece with the deciding game scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Swan River. Goalie Kristen Campbell is one of two Manitoban's named to the Canada’s National Women’s Team roster for the upcoming the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Campbell, from Brandon, plays for Toronto in the PWHL. Ste. Anne's Jocelyne Larocque was also named to the team. The Killarney Shamrocks have jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Virden Oil Kings for the THHL title. Game three is that series takes place Monday evening in Killarney. In the Manitoba AAA U 18 Hockey League final, the Winnipeg Wild scored a decisive 6-1 victory in game one in their best of five series against the Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings. Game 2 goes Monday evening in Winnipeg at the Hockey For All Centre with puck drop at 7:15 pm.  

The race to crown a new WHL Champion kicks off shorty, as the WHL playoffs are just around the corner. Due to the annual Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, the Wheat Kings announced earlier today that the team will taking to the ice in Virden for Round One - Games Three & Four at Tundra Oil & Gas Place. With regular season games remaining, the team is still waiting to find out who they’ll be facing. Tundra Oil & Gas Place Game 3: Tuesday, April 1st Game 4: Wednesday, April 2nd Puck drops at 7:00 PM Tickets - $30 Each

Curfew Breach leads to Drug Charge At 4:04am, on the 22nd, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Pacific Ave. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be on an Undertaking with a curfew condition. Search of the subject after arrest, revealed him to be in possession of a number of Xanax pills without having a prescription for them. The 30yr old was lodged in cells to appear in Court in the morning. Warrant of Arrest Just after midnight on Saturday, March 22nd Police were called to the 1600 block of Princess Ave for a belligerent, intoxicated male, who had thrown a brick at someone. The 36yr old male was located and found to have 3 outstanding Warrants for his arrest. He was lodged at the Bps cells to appear in Court in the morning.

The final round matchup has been finalized  in the THHL In the West Division Final, the Virden Oil Kings swept  their best on 5 series against the Hartney Blues. Over in the East Division Final, the Rivers Jets won the first 2-games in their best of 5-series against the Killarney Shamrocks before Killarney came storming back to win the next 3. BU Bobcats basketball player Sultan Haider Bhatti was named to the U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian team. Brandon resident, and former Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA goalie, Mason Lobreau won his 100th MJHL game this past week. Lobreau is in his third and final season with the Neepawa Titans. The MJHL playoffs kick-off this coming weekend. The East Division will feature a matchup between the Dauphin Kings and Waywayseecappo Wolverines, while the Northern Manitoba Blizzard will tangle with the Neepawa Titans. The U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championships takes place in Brandon at the Healthy Living Centre, starting on March 21. The host Brandon University Bobcats will face the top-ranked Winnipeg Wesmen starting at 6pm on the 21st. Assiniboine Cougars volleyball athlete, Kylee Peake, has been selected as an all-Canadian by the Canadian College Athletic Association. This is the first time that an Assiniboine athlete has been recognized as an All-Canadian. (Assiniboine College News). Assiniboine Cougars Rachel Halldorson was selected the goalie for the 2025 @ACHAWomensD2 All-Athletic First Team. The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings eliminated the Southwest Cougars from post-season action Saturday night as they swept the best of 5-series. The Wheat Kings will now prepare to face the winner of the Winnipeg Wild/Winnipeg Bruins series in the league final in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. In the annual EishockeyNews awards,  Brandon's Nolan Ritchie was named Player of the Year in the Oberliga South, a  second level of pro ice hockey in Germany. Nolan capped off his first season in Germany with 84 points in 45 games, making him both the top scorer and leading goal scorer of the Oberliga South. He was also selected for the All-Star Team. Another Brandon resident Calder Anderson also had a fantastic season, finishing just behind Ritchie in second place on the top scorers’ list with 81 points in 43 games. His performance was good enough to earn him a spot in the Oberliga South All-Star Team. Both skaters were members of the Heilbronner Falken team.

The Brandon Wheat Kings are excited to bring hockey fans a night to remember with the highly anticipated Legends Game on March 12th at Westoba Place. The evening kicks off with a WHL showdown between the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Saskatoon Blades at 6:00 PM, followed by an unforgettable exhibition featuring NHL greats. One ticket grants access to both games, making this a must-see event for fans of all ages. Confirmed legends include: Bryan Trottier, Bernie Nicholls, Brian Propp, Kevin Stevens, Cliff Ronning, Duane Sutter, Dave Ellett, and Billy Smith, Tickets can be purchased here. Canadian Wrestling's Elite will be holding shows in Rivers (Sat May 24) and Sioux Valley (Sun May 25). Headlining the card will be TNA Wrestling Legend "Cowboy" James Storm! For tour detail and information as it becomes available visit www.cwecanada.ca. The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings opened up their 2024-2025 playoffs against the Eastman Selects at the J&G Homes Arena with a 4-3 OT victory to take a 1-0 lead in the 1st round of the best of 5 playoffs in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. Cole Dupuis notched the OT winner. Game 2 goes Monday evening in Beausejour. The Brandon Female AAA U18 Wheat Kings inaugural season in the MFHLU concluded Saturday night as the team dropped a thrilling 3-2 OT loss to the Yellowhead Chiefs in their best of 5 series. Stick Fix Brandon specializes in Hockey Stick Shaft Repairs, using HockeyStickMan's tried and true SRS technology. They also carry Pro Blackout sticks and come in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior sizes, with any different curves available. BU Bobat basketball player Sultan Haider Bhatti was named a Canada West First Team All-Star. Philipp Lauter, volleyball, is a Canada West Second Team All-Star. The U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship will be held in Brandon, at the Healthy Living Centre, from March 14–16, 2025. Trevor Winter is looking to start a senior men's basketball league in Brandon starting on April 6, 2025. A 9 game season with year end single elimination tournament is being proposed. Interested party's are asked to message him for details trwinter@icloud.com