BRANDON – Brandon University Athletics is proud to announce their 2018 Wall of Fame inductees, which includes nine individuals and two teams. The 2018 induction class includes: Courtney Bailey Athlete: Basketball (1983-1988) Earnest Bell Athlete: Basketball (1999-2001) Bob Caldwell Community Leader: Hockey (1973-1975) Lynda Kidd Chorley Athlete: Basketball (1964-1966) Linda Edwards Forsyth Athlete: Basketball (1979-1982) Bruce Gullett Community Leader: Hockey, Football (1961-1965) Brian Pallister Community Leader: Basketball (1974-76, 1979-80) Euan Roberts Athlete: Basketball (1991-1996) Marie Rohleder Athlete: Basketball (1983-87, 1988-89) Bobcat Men's Basketball Team (1979-80) Bobcat Women's Basketball Team (1980-81) The Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame is located on the second level of BU's Healthy Living Centre. The display features nostalgic memorabilia from past teams and athletes of Brandon University and Brandon College. Tickets for the Wall of Fame brunch on Saturday, October 13 can be purchased from the Customer ServiceDesk at the Healthy Living Centre for $50. Tables of eight can be reserved for $350, and those travelling from outside of Brandon can reserve tickets by calling (204) 727-7354. The 2018 Wall of Fame induction ceremony is part of a Bobcat/College Cap basketball reunion scheduled for October 11-14. The Wall of Fame and reunion weekend also coincides with a special celebration for BU. Homecoming 2018 will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the inaugural class at Brandon University. Profiles for each inductee can be found here.

The Gladstone Lakers upended the Killarney Shamrocks 4-3 on Saturday evening to capture the Tiger Hills Hockey League title. The Lakers received goals from four different skaters in the contest as Eric Beaudin, Trey Evenson, Nick Stire, and Sean Kubas each found the back of the net once. Beaudin also chipped in with two assists as did Jesse Toth. Jesse Bernard, Bryce Lamb & Isaac Friensen replied with goals for the Shamocks.  The Lakers won the best of 5 series 3 games to 1 and Lakers forward Jordon Geddes was named the 2018 Blaine Jarvis Memorial Playoff MVP. Earlier in the week the Grandview Comets won the North Central Hockey League title after sweeping Miniota-Elkhorn 3-0 in their best of 5 series.  Jason Shaw was the overtime hero in game 3 scoring the OT winner.  Jerron Kyle added two goals for the Comets, while Devron Jakeman, and Luke Stokotelny each chipped in with singles. The Comets and Lakers now advance to the Senior A Provincials which begin Thursday in Rivers. 2018 SENIOR A PROVINCIAL SCHEDULE Thurs. March 29 @ Rivers, Gladstone vs Grandview 8:00 P.M. Sat. March 31 @ Bell / MTS, Grandview vs CSHL 3:30 P.M. Sat. March 31 @ Bell / MTS, Carman vs Gladstone 3:45 P.M. Sunday, April 1 @ Bell / MTS, CSHL vs Carman  12:30 P.M. Sat. April 7 @ Bell / MTS, CSHL vs Gladstone  7:00 P.M. Sat. April 7 @ Bell / MTS, Grandview vs Carman  7:15 P.M. Sun. April 8 @ Bell / MTS, CHAMPIONSHIP # 2 vs # 1 2:30 P.M.

A 4-peat in any sport is almost unheard of however tonight in Killarney the Vincent Massey Vikings were able to make the impossible a reality.  The Vikings upended the Killarney/Wawanesa Raiders 6-5 on Tuesday evening, after entering the 3rd period down 4-2.  The Vikings swept the best of 3 series. BDNMB.CA caught up with Vikings head coach Dan Landry immediately following the game. BDNMB.CA: Does it get any better than this? Dan Landry: "Not at all, we scored two goals in the last 3 minutes and from the sticks of our best players...I really thought we were going back to Brandon on Thursday”. BDNMB.CA: Any unsung heroes emerge? Dan Landry: "Riley Compton had his best game, didn’t turn the puck over….. he was a black ace last year.   He went from not being in the lineup last year to being on the ice this year in the last 30 seconds". BDNMB.CA: Personally, I don’t think your team has received the recognition it deserves.  Do you feel that this is a pretty special team and program? Dan Landry: "I would be very disappointed if we didn’t win “Team of the Year” with what we have done...not only this year but over the past 4 seasons". "The kids expect lots from us, but for sure this is an incredible moment for myself” said Justin Perreaux, an assistant coach, when asked how he would rank this among his other hockey experiences. People really have no clue how much time and effort goes into not just hockey but all High School sports and BDNMB.CA would like to send a big shout out to the coaches Dan Landry, Justin “Schmo” Perreault, as well as Ricky Nicholson for all the hours they spend on and off the ice.

Road Bash – Road Hockey Tournament April 7, 2018 at the Assiniboine Community College, Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, in Brandon. Full day tournament, in the parking lot with a beer gardens in the carpentry shop. It’s $15 per player to register. Teams are co-ed this year, with 5 to 8 players per team. It’s open to everyone ages 16+ to play. Prizes are $1000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, $200 for 3rd place. This event is hosted by the ACC Students’ Association and ACC Police Studies Class. This years’ event will raise funds to send local children with type 1 diabetes to Diabetes Camp this summer, through Diabetes Canada.  In 2017, the event raised just over $4,700 ($4,715.86) for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brandon. This year the goal is to raise $5000 or more for Diabetes Canada. Registration deadline is April 4. Register by emailing accsa@assiniboine.net, calling 204-725-8710, or find the registration forms online at accstudents.com/road-bash-2018/ Additional info: The ACC Business Club will be volunteering their time as well to help out with this event. Montana’s Bar & Grill will be on sight to provide food sales for the event. J&M Industries Ltd. Is providing fence for the arenas. PWR Custom Fencing Ltd. & Silverline Oilfield Services are sponsoring the 1st place prize of $500, Westman Communications Group is sponsoring the 2nd place prize of $500, B/T Sinclair Construction is sponsoring the 3rd place prize of $200. All funds raised from registrations, raffles, and all profits from food and beverage sales will go to Diabetes Canada to send local children with type 1 diabetes to camp this summer.

Brandon’s Wayfair Jets were crowned Female PeeWee Rural Provincial A Champions in Manitou over the weekend  They won the title on Sunday after defeating MacGregor 5-2 in the Championship final.  The Jets went undefeated over the 3-day tournament while registering 20 goals and only allowing 7 in the process. Previously, the Jets also won the Rural Manitoba Female Hockey League Championship on March 9 beating the Foxwarren Foxes in Game 3 of the 3 game final series. Team Roster ALEXANDRA Cadegan-Syms CALLIE CASSELLS KAMRYN CLOET KATIE DORNN BROOKLYN FRANKLIN KARLYN GUDZ KAILYN LANG ESMEE LEMOINE PAYTON MURRAY BREIGH RANK KENDRA SCHRAM SYDNEY SCHRAM TEGAN THOMPSON ADDISON VINES MADISON WEBER