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.

The third and final week on the Source for Sports AAA Summer Hockey Challenge concluded earlier today with championship hardware being handed out in three different divisions. Sean White was named the tournament's top referee while Derek Sobkow and Cole McCaig shared the "Tyler Coulter Award" as the tournaments most dedicated coach. U10 In the U10 finals, Jade Pelland (2), Reese Shuttie, Shayla Scinocca, and Abby Oughton all scored for the Manitoba Monsters (pictured above) as they upended the Manitoba Hawks 5-1. Adriana Pepe picked up three assists for the Monsters. The Monsters only surrendered 2 goals in their five games played over the weekend. Payton Henwood relied for the Hawks in a losing cause. U12  Brooke Barylski scored 2 goals, including the eventual game winner, to lead the North Stars to a narrow 3-2 victory over the Westman Frostbite. Mackenzie Lizotte added a single marker for the North Stars. Dara Thompson scored both goals for the Frostbite. U14 The AHA Titans (pictured below) trailed the North Stars 2-0, before storming back to score three unanswered goals in claiming the U14 title. Scoring for the Ttians were Janelle Evans, Julia Duke, and Amy Divernichuk. Chloe Sorenson registered 27 saves in picking up the win. Tessa Stewart and Kate Johnson scored for the North Stars.

Mark Derlago is the guest on this edition of Community Connection. Mark spent three seasons playing hockey for his hometown Brandon Wheat Kings before heading out on a very successful professional career which has seen him play in many countries including Denmark, Germany, and Japan. Nickname: Billy First job: Paper boy in Brandon What’s the last adventure you went on: Malaga Spain in February If you were trying out for Canadian Idol what would be your go to song: Bobcaygeon-Tragically Hip Best sports movie of all time: Major League Your dream golfing foursome includes yourself and these three people: Bill Murray, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods Which former teammate would make a great coach: Dustin Friesen Your fast food guilty pleasure: Spicy Chicken at Wendy's What accomplishment in your career are you most proud of to date: Named in ECHL top 30 greatest players of all time. Backyard BBQ or Formal Dinner: BBQ What movie title best describes your life: Lost in Translation Of all the cities I have played hockey in, this is my favourite city to live: Nottingham England Who was your childhood celebrity crush: Kelly Kapowski-saved by the bell Apart from loved ones, what’s your most treasured possession: Roberto Alomar autographed baseball. Best piece of advice you have been given: First year in junior, our coach Mike Kelly told me not to be impressed by anyone. What’s your go-to meal when cooking: Tacos What’s something you don’t know, but want to learn: play guitar What's your go-to song to get pumped up for practice or a game: Just some good country is all I need. Who would make you totally star struck: Darryl Wolski They say that everyone has a book in them. What would your book be about: Coming back from a broken neck and travelling the world with my family.