TAKE A KID TO THE COURSE – July 3 to July 9 TAKE A KID TO THE COURSE week is here! Kids under the age of 16 play free with a paying adult! When: Monday, July 3, 2017 to Sunday, July 9, 2017 Where: Glen Lea Golf Course Replace screen time with lifetime memories! For more information, please call: (204)728-9090

The grand opening of the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex is slated to take place on Saturday, September the 9th, 2017. Gates will open at 10:45 am that morning, followed by opening ceremonies at 11:00 am. A double-header softball game between Dickenson State (Ashley's alma mater) and Maryville State softball teams will take place following the opening ceremonies, starting at approximately noon. Cost to attend is only $2.00. You can purchase advance tickets here. The Westman Softball Association along with the Westman Adult Orthodox Leagues, Brandon Slo-Pitch League, and the Westman Old-Timers undertook the project to build a new softball facility in the City of Brandon. It has been named the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex to honour her commitment to the sport and Brandon. The facility includes 4 full-sized diamonds and 4 mini diamonds for youth ages 4-12, a canteen and washrooms. Location Brandon 331 -10th Street North Brandon, MB  

BDNMB.CA has already reported that Wheat Kings Tyler Coulter and Dmitry Osipov will be attending NHL developments camps in 2017. With camps just around the corner, several other un-drafted players with the ties to the Wheat Kings, and Manitoba, have been listed as taking part including those mentioned below.  Additional names may be added to the list in the coming days, as more teams release their rosters. Ty Lewis: Colorado Avalanche Zack Whitecloud: LA Kings Brady Keeper: LA Kings Logan Thompson: Las Vegas Golden Knights

The staff at bdnmb.ca recently took in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft held in Chicago. After arriving in the Windy City at 6:20 am on the Friday morning, and a quick nap, we headed over to the United Center and arrived just in time to hear Gary Betman being booed by the boisterous Chicago fans in attendance. Situated only 5 rows up from ice level in the lower bowl, we found ourselves in the middle of all the action, and among many of those selected in the first round. Sitting in the 2nd or 3rd deck just would not have had the same impact. Thanks to The Sports Corporation for hooking us up with the prime seats. Below are some pictures from the event.

BRANDON – The Bobcats cannot wait to get the ball rolling following the release of the 2017-18 Canada West volleyball schedule on Wednesday. Longtime local coach Kevin Neufeld will make his debut as interim bench boss with Lee Carter away on sabbatical when the season starts in late October. On the men's side, BU coach Grant Wilson will try to keep his program pushing forward following a playoff appearance last season. Quick facts: The Bobcats will play 11 home dates and 13 on the road New conference playoff format Afternoon games for school groups on February 9 Home games to be broadcast on WCGtv Canada West has partnered with Yare Media to revamp Canada West TV Brandon begins their schedule with a road trip on October 20 to meet provincial rival the Manitoba Bisons. The Bobcats first home matches will come on October 27 when they welcome the Saskatchewan Huskies. First serve for the women's match is 6 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:45 p.m. at the Healthy Living Centre. "It is exciting to see the schedule because being able to play at that elite level is the highlight for everyone," said Neufeld. "Our players and coaching staff are looking forward to the long grinding season and it is really important that we get some wins early on." The Trinity Western Spartans, Winnipeg Wesmen, UBC Okanagan Heat, MacEwan Griffins and Mount Royal Cougars will also travel to Brandon to battle the Bobcats. The men's matches on November 10-11 against Trinity Western will see BU go up against the defending U SPORTS national champions. Meanwhile, Brandon will be in matinee action on February 9 against the Cougars, giving school groups the chance to catch the Bobcats in action. "The season is always a grind from start to finish and we are excited for what the 2017-18 schedule has in store for us," said Wilson. "The matinees against Mount Royal are certainly a highlight and we hope to see a lot of schools attend to cheer us on. Those matches could be simply electrifying if everything falls into place." BU Athletics will proudly team up with Westman Communications Group once again to broadcast all homes on WCGtv Channel 12. You can also keep tabs on the Bobcats through www.canadawest.tv with live stats and video. The conference has partnered with Yare Media to develop a revamped Canada West TV for all fans to enjoy on their computer, tablet or smartphone device. Meanwhile, the number of Canada West playoff berths has increased from seven to eight teams. There is also a new post-season format. The Final Four tournament has been replaced with a single conference championship match, ensuring a host team will vie for the title. Bobcat season tickets and flex packs will go on sale in September. IMPORTANT DATES: October 20 – Season opener on the road at Manitoba October 27 – Home-opener against Saskatchewan December 1 – Final home game of first half of season against Winnipeg February 10 - Final regular season home game against Mount Royal February 22-25  – Canada West Quarter-Finals (Location TBD) March 1-4 – Canada West Semifinals (Location TBD) March 9 or 10 – Canada West Final (Location TBD) March 15-18 – U SPORTS Men's National Championship (at MacMaster) March 15-18 – U SPORTS Women's National Championship (at Laval)