Volleyball enthusiasts will have the chance to take part in a unique indoor tournament at the BU Healthy Living Centre Nov. 23-25. The BU Block n' Roll Tournament will feature a co-ed division and a women's division as games will be played in the HLC main gym late into Friday and Saturday nights. The co-ed half of the tournament runs Friday and Saturday while the women's event runs Saturday and Sunday, both sides featuring competitive and recreation divisions. Teams can register online and pay the $200.00 entry fee per team. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of five games and cash prizes will be awarded to the top team in each division. Much like the Go Bump in the Night tournament run by the Bobcats three years ago, the BU Block n' Roll Party offers a late night tournament format that will feature a beer garden serving beverages until late each night. For more information contact: Sara Grona HLC Facility Coordinator (204) 571-7887 gronas@brandonu.ca

Brandon, MB. – Less than a week after being designated for assignment, defenceman Ty Ettinger has been dealt from the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Vancouver Giants. In exchange for the 18-year old native of Ardrossan, Alberta, the Wheat Kings will get a seventh round pick in the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. Chosen by the Wheat Kings in the fifth round of the 2015 draft, Ettinger is in his second WHL season, having played 45 games for the Wheat Kings during the 2018-19 campaign. Ettinger had two goals, 7 points and 47 penalty minutes during his rookie season. The Wheat Kings, who travel to Saskatchewan for games in Moose Jaw and Regina Thanksgiving weekend, currently have 23 players on their active roster – 2 goalkeepers, eight defencemen and thirteen forwards. Brandon’s next home game is Friday, October 12th vs. Moose Jaw.

Source:  Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon, MB. – The Brandon Wheat Kings have dealt 19-year old netminder Dylan Myskiw to the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for a conditional fifth round bantam draft choice. A former Winnipeg AAA Midget Thrasher, Myskiw was acquired by Brandon last September from the Victoria Royals for a sixth round selection and wound up playing 33 regular season and playoff games for the Wheat Kings in 2017-18. Wednesday’s trade leaves the Wheat Kings with two goalkeepers on their roster heading into Friday’s Home Opener against Moose Jaw – 17-year old rookie Ethan Kruger and 19-year old Vegas Golden Knights prospect Jiri Patera. Patera was Brandon’s second selection in June’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft and was chosen by the Knights in the sixth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The Czech Republic product appeared in 34 games and compiled a 3.24 goals against average with Cedar Rapids of the USHL in 2017-18. Kruger meanwhile played in eighteen games for the Sherwood Park AAA Midget Kings last year. Tickets to the Wheat Kings Home Opener are on sale now at the Keystone box office, by calling (204) 726-3555 and online at keystonecentre.com Fans interested in 2018-19 season tickets are urged to call the Wheat Kings at (204) 726-3535.

The final push is on for volunteers to take part in what promises to be one of the biggest sporting events in Brandon history. There’s room for less than 150 more volunteers to fill out the roster for the 2019 Tim Hortons Brier, March 2-10 at Westoba Place. Volunteers are especially needed for program sales, transportation, event services and as Patch servers. Among the many benefits of volunteering for the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship are: • Official volunteer clothing • Access to the famous Patch with live entertainment • Limited edition volunteer pin (not available to the general public) • Volunteer handbook • Invitation to the volunteer appreciation party • Access to the venue when not on shift. (Seats are available based on capacity, reserved seating is not provided. For those volunteers who want reserved seats, purchasing tickets is suggested.) “This is an amazing opportunity, not just because it’s the Tim Hortons Brier, but because we have such a fun group already in place,” said Ryan Shields, Vice-Chair, Special Events and Volunteers. “In addition to the lasting friendships, you’ll also take away a sense of pride from having contributed to the success of the 2019 Tim Hortons Brier.” Volunteers must be 18 years of age. You can register online by CLICKING HERE or call the event office at 1-877-237-0165.

The Brandon Ringette Association is giving kids an opportunity to try ringette for free on Sunday, Sept. 23 at Westoba Place in the Keystone Centre. Coaches and current players will lead a series of fun on-ice activities from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants should have skates and a helmet. Rings and sticks will be provided. The event is open to all ages, but the BRA has several openings for players from ages four to nine years old in particular. To register please call Rob at 204-901-4412 or email ringettebrandon@gmail.com. Last season Brandon Blizzards teams won a silver medal in the U14B provincial championship and a bronze medal in the Winnipeg Ringette League's U12 Division in Brandon's first year competing in the WRL.