The Wawanesa Jets, who have not iced a team in the past 5-6 years, are looking at making a return to the Tiger Hills Hockey League. Dustin Brown tells bdnmb.ca the Jets have approached the league about a potential return in 17/18. If they are given the green light, he says they have verbal commitments from many players in place, including those with WHL and MJHL experience. In addition to Wawanesa, the roster is expected to filled with players from neighbouring communities like Glenboro, Baldur & Brandon. With all of the players that they have talked to, Dustin feels like they would very competitive in year one, if accepted. Home games would be played in the completely renovated Wawanesa & District Rec Centre. The league meeting, where their status will be determined, is scheduled for September 18. Last season the THHL was comprised of with 13 teams, split into two divisions.

The Boyd Stadium project at Simplot's Milenium Park has just been named as one of the four finalists in Kraft Heinz Project Play. They join three other worthwhile projects out of the nearly 1200 submissions, all looking to secure the grand prize of $250,000 to build a better place to play. Voting is unlimited and starts September 8th at noon and runs through to September 9th at noon. BDNMB.CA is encouraging all of our readers to head over the their official page on September the 8th to vote for the Boyd Stadium project. Over 2.2 millions dollars has been distributed over the past 8 years, to 68 different communities, as part of the Kraft Heinz Project Play program.

City of Brandon News Release Brandon, MB – September is here and that means the season of school gymnasium bookings in Brandon has arrived! As per the established City of Brandon - Brandon School Division’s Joint Use of Schools Agreement, the City of Brandon’s Community Services Department acts as the booking facilitator for after-hours use of Brandon School Division gymnasiums. The Brandon School Division has allocated nine facilities to be included in the free gym lottery for the 2017-18 school year: George Fitton, Betty Gibson, Riverheights, Linden Lanes, J.R. Reid, Kirkcaldy Heights, New Era, King George and Green Acres schools. Each school has a unique availability and the lottery will be conducted in order to accommodate that. Registered not-for-profit youth sport groups must submit their requests in writing by Friday, September 8th at 4 p.m. On Monday, September 11th, the available timeslots will be awarded by lottery, until all requests have been drawn or all times have been spoken for, whichever comes first. All groups under the same organizational umbrella must submit their lottery applications together, factoring in the maximum amount permitted. As is required by the Brandon School Division, all user groups must provide the mandatory insurance documentation before they may book any division facility. For community user groups that are requesting time(s) in Brandon School Division gyms other than the free gyms, rental requests will be handled beginning Tuesday, September 12th. The Brandon School Division facility rental rate remains unchanged from the previous year, that being $50.60 per hour, plus GST. To request a copy of the required Free Gym Application form or for more information on booking Brandon School Division gym facilities, contact Sandy Jasper, Brandon School Division Facilities Booking Clerk at 204-729-2150 or by emailing s.jasper@brandon.ca.

Brandon Wheat Kings Media Release Brandon, MB. – The Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings reassigned ten players Sunday night following their annual Intrasquad Game at Westman Commuications Group Place. Among the players were six 16-year old prospects and three 15-year olds, including Ridly Greig, who are ineligible to play in 2017-18. A Lethbridge product, Greig was the Wheat Kings’ first round selection in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary. Following is the list of the players reassigned Sunday night: Defence                 Anthony Kehrer                    15 Defence                 Chad Nychuk                        16 Defence                 Timber Lewis                        16 Forward                 Kolton Shindle                     16 Forward                 Carter Cockburn                   16 Forward                 Cameron MacDonald             15 Forward                 Matthew Osadick                  17 Forward                 Ridly Greig                           15 Forward                 Drayson Collyer                    16 Forward                 Mitchell Joss                         16 In Sunday’s annual Intrasquad game, veterans Tanner Kaspick, Baron Thompson and Stelio Mattheos scored two goals each as Team Black built up a 6-0 second period lead and coasted to a 9-2 victory over Team White. Sam Anderson, Linden McCorrister and Kolton Shindle rounded out the scoring for Team Black, who outshot the Whites 51-32. Veteran netminder Logan Thompson turned aside all eighteen shots that he faced. Gunnar Wegleitner and Lynden McCallum scored in a losing cause for Team White. As a result of Sunday’s moves, the Wheat Kings have trimmed their pre-season roster to thirty-three players – four goalkeepers, eleven defencmen and 18 forwards. Of those, three of them – James Shearer, Caiden Daley and Daniel Bukac – are currently on the sidelines nursing injuries. A native of the Czech Republic, Bukac is one of seven Wheat Kings scheduled to attend National Hockey League training camps this month (Bukac – Boston Bruins, Nolan Patrick – Philadelphia,Tanner Kaspick – St. Louis, Ty Lewis – Colorado, Stelio Mattheos – Carolina, Kale Clague – Los Angeles Kings and Logan Thompson – Vegas Golden Knights). Following is the list of 33 players on the Wheat Kings’ pre-season roster: Goal:  (4) Logan Thompson, Hunter Arps, Ethan Kruger and Zach Bennett Defence:  (11) Kale Clague, Daniel Bukac, Garrett Sambrook, Neithan Salame, Kade Jensen, Braden Schneider, Aiden Mucenski, Schael Higson, Zach Wytinck, Ty Ettinger and James Shearer Forwards:  (18) Tanner Kaspick, Nolan Patrick, Caiden Daley, Jonny Hooker, Marcus Sekundiak, Stelio Mattheos, Sam Anderson, Cole Reinhardt, Connor Gutenberg, Linden McCorrister, Baron Thompson, Kyle Bettens, Ben McCartney, Lynden McCallum, Ty Lewis, Rylan Bettens, Gunnar Wegleitner and Zach Russell The Wheat Kings will kick off their 4-game pre-season schedule this Friday night at Westman Place against the visiting Regina Pats. Tickets to both of Brandon’s exhibition games as well as TheBrandon Sun Home Opener, scheduled for September 22nd, will go on sale Tuesday, September 5th  at the Keystone Centre box office. Fans can also order by phone at (204) 726-3555 or online at keystonecentre.com Meanwhile Season Ticket holders are reminded that this Friday, September 8th from 11am to 7pm is “Ticket Pick-up Day”. Fans are encouraged to come out to pick up their tickets at the tent located in the Keystone Centre’s south parking lot. For those that have yet to purchase 2017-18 Season Tickets, be sure to visit the Wheat Kings office or call (204) 726-3535. The earlier you do the better chance you will have to win one of the many exciting prizes up for grabs in this year’s “20 Prizes in 20 Days Contest Giveaway”.

BRANDON – The Brandon University women's volleyball team is eager to see what Michelle Egger can bring to the Bobcats. The 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Switzerland has arrived in the Wheat City to begin training camp with BU ahead of the 2017-18 Canada West campaign. The 18-year-old had never stepped foot on Canadian soil until making the trip to the Wheat City, but a solid first impression was made. "It is a huge life opportunity to come to Brandon to succeed in the classroom and play volleyball," said Egger. "Brandon is a lot different from Switzerland. It is sure flat here compared to my country where there is a lot of mountains, but I like the city a lot so far." Egger's game evolved indoors with VBC Aadorf where she became a solid contributor over six seasons in the club system. She also earned a silver medal at the U19 Swiss national beach volleyball championship. Interim Bobcat coach Kevin Neufeld believes their newest international recruit has the right mix of potential and experience to succeed. "Michelle is a creative and dynamic player and we hope she can make a big contribution on the court," said Neufeld. "She has played a lot of beach and indoor volleyball and has a good skill set." In volleyball circles in her home country, the Egger's are synonymous with the sport with her dad coaching the Swiss men's team to a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics in beach volleyball. "My parents and my brother are all tied to the sport. I do not think I had any other choice, but to be a volleyball player," added Egger with a laugh. A strong family connection and a passion to play contributed to Egger's decision to explore the option of playing at the U SPORTS level. Becoming a Bobcat was solidified after former all-Canadian and Swiss star Sebastien Steigmeier spoke highly about his experience at BU to Egger. Steigmeier played two seasons with the Bobcats, which included being named BU's Male Athlete of the Year in 2014-15. "In my opinion, Sebastien is the best player in Switzerland and everybody knows him. When he said it was cool to play at Brandon University I was sold on the opportunity right away," said Egger. Egger and the Bobcats begin their regular season by visiting the Manitoba Bisons on October 21-22. BU's first home dates are October 27-28 against the Saskatchewan Huskies.