Local Sports News

Brandon's Tyler Coulter is in the midst of the best season of his pro-career career (ECHL's Rapid City Rush). Heading into tonight's game against Ryan White and the Wichita Thunder, the former Brandon Wheat King currently sits second in league scoring with 42 points in 40 games. The longer than normal offseason provided Coulter, now… April 2, 2021

Scott Hlady (Scooter) is the Brandon Wheat King's Equipment Manager. He recently worked his 400th game in that role. An active member in our community, Scott founded the BIRT Cup in 2008 and is also a former Campaign Chair for The Brandon and District United Way. He suited up for 41 regular season games with… March 25, 2021

No longer do parents have to drive to Winnipeg for hockey training and programs as this fall the Western Canada Hockey Academy will open their doors in Brandon. Top notch instructors including Dave Lewis and Craig “Chevy” Anderson will be the driving force with all the teams and programming at the WCHA. The new arena,… March 17, 2021

City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is excited to announce that work is underway to open the pickleball and tennis courts for the season. Crews are installing the nets for pickleball at Stanley Park (1410 Princess Ave.) and for tennis at Queen Elizabeth Park (200 – 26th St.). Both courts will be available for residents to start using this Friday, March 19th, 2021.   Residents using these spaces must follow the provincial health orders*, as well as the court rules.  For… March 16, 2021

– The Expedition League made the announcement today that the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks will be relocated to Grand Forks, North Dakota for the 2021 summer baseball season. This temporary move is necessary due to the continued border closure between Canada and the United States and the restrictions on attendance at sporting events in Manitoba.… March 16, 2021