Wheat Kings Sign 3-Prospects The Brandon Wheat Kings have signed their three first round picks from this year’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. Red Deer’s Nate Danielson, Tyson Zimmer of Russell and Rylen Roersma of Raymond, Alberta have committed to the team after being drafted 5th, 6th and 16th overall. New Coaches in the MJHL Last week, The Virden Oil Capitals announced the hiring of Tyson Ramsey as the organization’s new Head Coach and GM. Ramsey was an assistant coach for the Oil Capitals last season. He also spent 4 years as head coach of the Wheat Kings AAA Midget program. The OCN Blizzard will also have new faces behind the bench for the 2019/20 season. Ryan Wood and Chris Perchaluk have been named Associate Head Coaches while Nic Rusak was named the team's assistant coach. The Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL announced the hiring of Geoff Grimwood as Head Coach and General Manager. Grimwood signed a 3-year deal with the club. He replaces Barry Wolff who was named head coach and general manager of the Merritt Centennials of the BCHL. Geekie signs with Winnipeg Ice The Winnipeg Ice have signed F Conor Geekie to a WHL contract. Geekie, from Strathclair, Man., was the second-overall selection in the 2019 bantam draft.

The Wheat City Whiskey Jacks first home opener in franchise history goes this Tuesday against the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs. The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. at Andrews Field. A fireworks show is scheduled at the conclusion of the game. Owner Steve Wagner told told bdnmb.ca that plenty of work has been completed to provide the best overall experience for the fans. "The games will be fun for the fans, I can guarantee that" said Steve. "Ticket sales have been brisk as of late" he added. Amenities for fans include a "party deck" along the first base side, a supervised kids zone and a VIP section. Numerous activities will take place between innings bringing fans onto the field. There will be an apparel kiosk at the diamond for those fans looking to purchase some Whisky Jack's swag. An exciting food and beverage program will also be part of the overall fan experience. "Food and beer options will be very good for the fans" Wagner concluded. For more information, please visit their web site.

Floorball Brandon will be making several exciting changes/additions to their program this summer for the 2019 season. The league, established in 2011, will see games played at the Healthy Living Centre on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Dan Landry told bdnmb.ca that there were many advantages to moving venues including a more central location and seating for the parents. Previously games had been played at Nurses Residence Gym. They have also added a U17 division for players born in 2005-2004-2003. Floorball Brandon has entered into working relationship with Floorball Canada and will be promoting a top tier player each year to the Men's National Team. This player(s) will get an opportunity to represent Canada at the National Level at the the Floorball Championships 2020 in Helsinki Finland. Games ares scheduled for July and August. Registration for the 2019 season can be completed here. League alumni include Tanner Kaspick, Ty Lewis, Calen Addision, and Connor Gutenberg.

The Brandon AAA U-18 Wheat Kings have hired 29 year-old Curtis Brolund as their new head coach for the upcoming 2019-2020 hockey season. Prior to coaching, Brolund played 2 seasons with the Brandon AAA U-18 program and 3 seasons with the MJHL's OCN Blizzard. His coaching resume includes one season as an assistant coach with the Blizzard (2011-2012) and parts of the last seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Brandon AAA U-18 Wheat Kings. This will be his first head coaching gig with the Brandon AAA U-18 Wheat King program.  The search to hire a new head coach began on April 10, 2019.

Earlier today, the Brandon Wheat Kings made an announcement that GM Grant Armstrong would not have his contract renewed by the hockey club. “I’d like to thank Grant for his contribution to our organization,” says McCrimmon, who was named the new General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights last week. “He was responsible for many of the moves that will serve us well in the future.” “At the same time, I also felt a change was necessary as we look to return to a higher level as an organization,” he went on to say. No timetable has been set for naming a replacement.