Logan Thompson has agreed with the Washington Capitals to attend both their Development Camp and their Rookie Tournament in Florida.  Thompson recently finished his junior hockey career in Brandon. Former Wheat King Peter Quenneville, and his Aalborg Pirates teammates, won the Metal Ligaen in Denmark.  The Pirates play in the premier league in Danish hockey and the league consists of 11 teams. Over in Germany, Keith Aulie was part of a championshp team as well as the Munich Red Bulls captured their 3rd consecutive title in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.  The leage is the  highest level of play in professional German ice hockey

DAUPHIN, MB — The Dauphin Kings are very pleased to announce that they have hired Doug Hedley as their Head Coach & General Manager for the upcoming 2018-19 hockey season. Hedley spent the last two seasons with the OCN Blizzard. In 2017 he helped the club to the MJHL Final where they fell to the Portage Terriers in six games. In 2018 Hedley and the Blizzard lost in a close six game series to the Winkler Flyers. Hedley is no stranger to Dauphin. He has spent a number of years in town with both the Kings and the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League's Parkland Rangers. In 358 games behind the bench with the Kings Hedley has an impressive 217-116-17-8 record. Hedley is second behind Marlin Murray (556) in all time regular season games coached and second in wins as a Kings coach. With the Rangers Hedley helped the club to a franchise record 24 wins in a season back in 2014-15. "I'm really excited and looking forward to being back in Dauphin" says Hedley. "One of the first things I'll be looking to do is getting to know everyone within the organization, Mitch Kirkup who is our Head Scout, Scott McCallum the Director of Hockey Operations and Trainer Devin Atkin. Also going through the list, touching base with the veteran players and letting them know what our expectations are going forward." "Doug is a coach that is very passionate about the game and believes in accountability. He has a proven record of moving players on to the next level and also comes with a history of having well-structured teams on the ice every year that compete at a very high level." says Scott McCallum. "The Dauphin Kings are very happy to have Doug behind the bench for the upcoming season."

The first week of the 2018 Source for Sports AAA Summer Hockey Challenge had a little bit of everything including some timely goals, outstanding saves, rockin beats from DJ Straight Peak and an appearance from the WWE's Brock Lesnar.  Lesnar was in town watching his son play in this year's tournament.  The weekend saw 26 different teams compete in four different age divisions. 2009 Division The 2009 Yellowhead Chiefs (pictured above) went undefeated (4W-IT) on the weekend and captured the 2009 championship title with a convincing 9-4 victory over Legacy in the final on Sunday.  Grady McNish had a big afternoon pacing the Chiefs with 4 goals and 2 assists, while Winston Lepp added a goal and 4 assists in the win  Other makers came off the sticks of Sammy Rivas (2) and Aaron Roels (2).  Boston Tait (2), Andrew Hemphill, and Reid Kosior replied for Legacy. 2008 Division Kade Britz recorded a shutout as he helped his East Central Selects teammates defeat the Regina Raiders in the 2008 Division.  Hayden Helberg (2), Kane Demres, Rory Dewar, Jaxson Hendry, and D J Brass each found the back of the net in the 6-0 victory.  The Selects were dominant all weekend long outscoring their opponents 68-3 in the process. 2007 Division The Manitoba Hawks claimed the 2007 division after a hard fought victory over the Southwest Jet 5-4 in the final played on Sunday inside Westoba Place.  Easton Stoesz scored his second goal of the game with less than a minute left to secure the win.  He also added an assist.  Jake Keryluk, Madden Parnell, & Ethan Lukianchuk each dented the twine once for the Hawks.  Colten Knox added 2 goals, and Jack Clark and Avery Samuels snipped once each for the Jets in the loss. 2006 Division The weekends oldest age division required a shootout to claim a winner. The two teams were deadlocked at 2 after regulation and overtime settled nothing.  Prairie Force eventually toppled the Southwest Jets in the shootout, which followed the 5-minute overtime period.  Oliver Muir and Shaden Duliak scored in regulation for Prairie Force who forced the overtime frame with a late 3rd period goal.   Connor Martin and Kelby Diehl each registered singles for the Jets.

Last time the CWE rolled into town with Jake "the Snake" Roberts they entertained a packed house of loud and engaged wrestling fans inside the Great Western Roadhouse.  At the conclusion of the event they announced that they would be making a return trip to Brandon in May. Canadian Wrestling's Elite now presents the 9th Anniversary Tour with night 4 in Brandon, Manitoba of 9 DAMN! Years: The 9th Anniversary Tour on Sunday, May 13th! Join them in celebrating 9 years with a special appearance by WWE Icon Ron "Faarooq" Simmons, CWE Champion "Canadian Hercules" Tyler Colton, 3x CWE Champion "Hotshot" Danny Duggan, Women's Wrestling Star Scarlett Black, CWE Icon & International Star "The Zombie Hunter" MENTALLO, Former FLW Champion Mr. Inkredible, Westman area stars "First All Star" Brian Rich, "Jacked Jesus" Tommy Lee Curtis, Agent Red, "The Mastermind" Kevin Cannon. and many more stars of CWE! Sunday, May 13th- Brandon, MB Location: The Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St.) Time: VIP First Priority Access 4:30pm. General Admission 5pm, Bell 5:30pm Tickets: VIP First Priority Access $22, General Admission Advance, $17, $20 At The Door Advance Tickets Available At: Eye Opener Comic Store (314 10th St.), Front Desk Of CanAd Inns (1125 18th St.), Westman Reptile Gardens (NE 16-10-17W, Douglas, MB)

Recently, Hockey Brandon held their annual awards banquet at The Clarion hotel. Below is a full list of all the award winners. REFEREE AWARDS: Referee Level 1 Award WINNER:  Carter Loewen Most Improved Overall WINNER:  Will Adams DON ROBERTSON MEMORIAL AWARD - Presented to the most dedicated coach with the "B" League (House-League) WINNER:  Glen Simard TORY CAMPBELL MEMORIAL AWARD - To the "B" league hardest working player WINNER:  Ewan Sneesby LEECH PRINTING AWARD - Presented to an individual (coach, manager, parent, etc) who has demonstrated commitment, dedication & sportsmanship in Female Hockey. WINNER:  Kami-Rae Caswell BOB GILLIES MEMORIAL AWARD - To an individual who provides excellent support to a team in a non-coaching role.  Someone who is always there to carry pucks, water bottles, jerseys, etc.  Someone who is positive, supportive and somone who has spent a long time in the type of role. WINNER:  Brett Wilson ARNOLD NICHOL MEMORIAL AWARD - To the most dedicated coach in the Initiation/Timbit program. WINNER:  Blair Champagne & Craig Ethelston BARB LEBLANC MEMORIAL AWARD - Will be presented to the female player of the year, who shows outstandin gdedication, commitment and sportsmanship during the season on & off the ice. WINNER:  Caroline Caswell PRECISION TOYOTA COACH OF THE YEAR - Presented to the "Rep" team coach of the year.  To the coach who best exemplifies good qualities as a coach. WINNER:  Jeff Sass ASHLEY NEUFELD BRANDON SOURCE FOR SPORTS ULTIMATE TEAMMATE AWARD - Will be presented to a female player registered within Hockey Brandon who must exhibit many if not all of the following traits/practices - dedication, perseverance, respect, inspirational, positive attitude, coachable and possess strong work ethic/ability.  Player must be nominated by a current teammate, coach or Hockey Brandon board member. WINNER:  Cassie Bartley HOCKEY BRANDON EXECUTIVE AWARD:  Team Manager of the year. WINNER:   Ken Poirier WINNER:   Kyla Stewart PRESIDENT'S AWARD - In recognition of exemplemary service to youth hockey in Brandon WINNER:  Bob Lawrence TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD:  To a long standing Hockey Brandon member who is a graduating Bantam AAA player.  Who exhibits strength of character both on and off the ice while displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game. WINNER:  Nolan Wallace