Brandon Wheat Kings Media Release Brandon, MB. – In celebration of the hockey club’s 50th Anniversary in the Western Hockey League, the Brandon Wheat Kings are excited to announce plans for their third and final Special Theme Jersey Night of the 2016-17 campaign. The defending WHL champions, in association with the Brandon Rotary Club Westman Foundation, have announced that on Friday, March 3rd against Calgary, the Wheat Kings will be taking to the ice wearing one of their most popular jerseys in franchise history. The jerseys, which were worn at the turn of the Century by such stars as Ryan Craig, Tim Konsorada and Lance Monych, will be auctioned off throughout the game in support of the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex. During these years, the Wheat Kings captured back to back Eastern Division pennants and wound up losing to Red Deer in the Conference Final. The primary color of the March 3rd jersey will be black with the distinctive gold wheat sheaves dominating both arms and trim. In addition to the auction, fans attending the March 3rd game will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a number 22 jersey, featuring the name bar of current Chicago Blackhawk right-winger Jordin Tootoo. “We want to thank both the Wheat Kings and the Rotary Club of Brandon for their ongoing support of our project,” says Committee Member Brett Turner. “All of the new diamonds on our new facility will be in use this summer and everyone’s support of this jersey auction takes us closer to building the next phase of our project.” Fans can place a reserve bid in advance of Friday’s game by calling (204) 725-1909. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Friday’s game will be the third Theme Jersey night to be hosted by the Wheat Kings this season. Earlier this year, the hockey club wore special theme jerseys and helped to raise over $30,000 in donations for Brandon and District United Way and Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation. While proceeds of the jersey auction will be going to Softball Complex, located north of McGregor Avenue in Brandon, this game has been made possible through the support of the local Rotary club and Spokesman Allan Little says that serving the community is what they’re all about. “The Rotary Club of Brandon and the Rotary Club Westman Foundation are proud supporters of this complex,” says Little. “The total rotary commitment to this project is $100,000 over five years. We are pleased to report that we are ahead of schedule on our commitment.” “We’re also honoured to be a part of the Wheat Kings’ 50th Anniversary season,” he went on to say. “Of the many jerseys worn by the Wheat Kings in the past fifty years, this one has to be among my favorites,” says Wheat Kings’ Director of Business Operations and Sponsorship Rick Dillabough. “Thanks to the local Rotary Club, our fans will have the chance to look back and remember when guys like Tootoo, Craig and Konsorada were leading the Wheat Kings.” “Helping to raise proceeds for an exciting project like the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex is an added bonus to be sure,” he went on to say. For more information on Friday’s plans, you can email ashleyneufcomplex@live.ca. Over $40,000 was generated during last year’s theme jersey auctions, benefiting the United Way and Canadian Cancer Society. On the ice, the Wheat Kings close out a 4-game road trip Tuesday night in Swift Current, before returning home to host Lethbridge on Wednesday. Tickets to all remaining home games in March, including Friday’s against the Hitmen, are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office. Fans can also order online at keystonecentre.com or by calling (204) 726-3555. ABOUT THE ASHLEY NEUFELD SOFTBALL COMPLEX: The Westman Softball Association along with the Westman Adult Orthodox Leagues, Brandon Slo-Pitch League and the Westman Old-Timers have undertaken a project to build a new softball facility in the City of Brandon. This project will address the growing need for ball diamonds in the city, replace facilities recently lost, provide safe playing conditions, provide a venue to host tournaments, Provincial, Western and National championships as well as increase economic benefits for the community through additional softball events. ABOUT BRANDON ROTARY CLUB WESTMAN FOUNDATION INC.: Provide funding to registered charities and other not for profit organizations, in support of youth, health and humanitarian causes. Receipt of funds to grow the foundation from the parent organization and other interested parties.  

The buzz around Canadian Wrestling's Elite is at all time high fresh off the highly successful New Heights Tour and the organizations first wrestling convention last night. In line with the huge success of the Legends of Wrestling Convention, CWE has finalized a deal that will have the 8th Anniversary Tour headlined by the man who headlined the first ever WrestleMania, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff! It was with much disappointment that Paul Orndorff wasn't able to make the convention yesterday due a travel documentation issue but that is being corrected and he will be making it up in a big way over SIXTEEN events across 4 Canadian provinces April 21st-May 6th! This will be "Mr. Wonderful's" first international wrestling tour since he was an active wrestler over 25 years ago, and although he is no longer wrestling and just making an appearance, he made it very clear to management that he is still the toughest SOB the business has ever seen. If anyone thinks they will be making a name for themselves at his expense they will have another thing coming much like Hulk Hogan did with The Great Betrayal over 30 years ago! On top of making a special appearance on the event "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff will be participating in a very special meet and greet session prior to the event allowing fans the opportunity for pictures and autographs with the WWE Hall Of Famer! See "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff on the following events, Apr 21st- Prince Albert, SK Apr 22nd- Saskatoon, SK Apr 23rd- St. Albert, AB Apr 24th- Red Deer, AB Apr 25th- Calgary, AB Apr 26th- Medicine Hat, AB Apr 27th- Regina, SK Apr 28th- Moosomin, SK Apr 29th- Yorkton, SK Apr 30th- Virden, MB May 1st- Reston, MB May 2nd- Souris, MB May 3rd- Brandon, MB May 4th- Gladstone, MB May 5th- Winnipeg, MB May 6th- Thunder Bay, ON Stay tuned for upcoming announcements for the 8th Anniversary Tour including the return to CWE of two active Ring Of Honor superstars! For full tour information stay posted to www.cwecanada.ca   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});    

The Waskada & Area Recreational Centre will be hosting a Sports Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March the 18th. Tickets are only $75.00 and include a prime rib supper. They will have some great auction items available including: Patrick Laine and Blake Wheeler jerseys, as well as a WestJet travel package. Reggie Leach, who played in 924 NHL games over his career, will be on-hand signing and selling his book 'The Riverton Rifle: My Story―Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life'. Joining Reggie at this year's event will be his son, Jamie Leach, who played in the NHL for parts of 5 seasons, winning the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992. Proceeds from the evenings events will go towards the completion of the waiting room and the bleachers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});    

The South East Prairie Thunder will be looking to represent Manitoba at the Allan Cup, a trophy awarded annually to the national senior amateur men's ice hockey champions. Once again their roster is loaded with names familiar to hockey fans both in Brandon, and the Westman region. Among those listed on the roster: Andy Zulyniak, Reid Gow, Tyler Dittmer, Matt Lowry, Paul Ciarelli, Dylan Kelly, Del Cowan and Terry Yake. Their Manitoba opponent is the Île-des-Chênes North Stars, who also feature a few former Wheat Kings, and names familiar to those who follow senior hockey in the province. Daniel Tetrault, Darren Bestland, Aaron Lewadniuk, are all former Wheat Kings listed on the Stars roster. Killarney's Isaac Friesen, Portage's Tanner Waldvogel, and Neepawa Natives assistant coach Ryan Menei also appear on the North Stars roster. The Thunder currently lead the Île-des-Chênes North Stars 1-0, in the best of five series. The winner of this series moves on to play the Rosetown Redwings, for the Rathgaber Cup, and a birth into the Allan Cup Hockey Tournament. One-time Wheat King forward Derek Leblanc leads a Redwings team, a team that is scheduled to host the Allan Cup in 2018. Game Schedule: Mon Feb 201:15 PM Île-des-Chênes 6 vs South East 8 Sun Feb 26 4:30 PM South East vs Île-des-Chênes Sun Mar 5 7:00 PM Île-des-Chênes vs South East Sun Mar 12 2:00 PM South East vs Île-des-Chênes If Needed TBA Île-des-Chênes vs South East If Needed To follow the action the week of the Allan Cup tournament please visit: http://www.allancup.ca/. This year's tournament will be played in Bouctouche, NB from April 10-15.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});    

Jordy Stallard won't play again this season for the Prince Albert Raiders. Stallard, a Winnipeg Jet draft choice, had shoulder survey following an injury on January 22 in Calgary against the Hitmen. He had registered four goals, and three assists, in his last four games before the injury cost him his season. One time Wheat King prospect, Brad Goenthals has made the decision to leave the Everett Silvertips hockey club for personal reason. The Île-des-Chênes, Man product had 6 points in 23 games for the Tips, after leading the Manitoba AAA Midget League in scoring last season with 74 points for the Eastman Selects. The Penticton Vees have two players with ties to the Wheat Kings on their roster. Duncan Campbell, joined the Vess following his release by the Wheat Kings, has 24 points in 34 games to date. Elkhorn product, Taylor Sanheim has mustered 8 points in 13 games. Sanheim once had a tryout with the Wheat Kings.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});     Tanner Jago has 10 points as a defensemen for the Bentley University Falcons of the Atlantic Hockey Association. He is joined on the Falcons back-end by Elkhorns Brett Orr who has 14 points in his first season with Bentley. Zack Whitecloud, who spent two full seasons with the Virden Oil Capitals, has skated in 34 games for Bemidji State this season. He has registered 13 points in his rookie season with the Beavers. The South East Prairie Thunder will be looking to represent Manitoba at the Allan Cup and once again their roster is loaded with names familiar to hockey fans in Brandon, and the Westman region. Among those listed on the roster: Andy Zulyniak, Reid Gow, Tyler Dittmer, Matt Lowry, Paul Ciarelli, Dylan Kelly, Del Cowan and Terry Yake. The Thunder are scheduled to play the Île-des-Chênes North Stars for the right to represent Manitoba. The North Stars roster is usually filled with players with ties to Brandon as well, however their roster has yet to be released.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});