Former BU Goalie – World Wide Internet Sensation
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“Look at that! Look at this! Look at that!” Former Brandon Bobcats goalie Doug Roach recently become an overnight sensation all over the world. Roach, the play by play announcer for the Virden Oil Capitals in the MJHL, found internet stardom once Spittin’ Chiclets and TSN’s Bar Down posted a clip of Roach's call of…
Wheat Kings ship Danielson out west, acquire players & picks in return
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…
