With files from the Brandon University Bobcats. Well that isn’t the entire truth but Brandon University Athletics will be hosting a reunion of 90 years of hockey history. Today the Brandon University Bobcats announced plans to host a hockey reunion and alumni game on November 4-5 and are inviting all former Bobcats and Brandon College Caps to attend.   The Bobcats are welcoming former coaches, players and staff from all eras to take part in the event and for many the trip back to BU will be a short one to make. For some it will be a time to catch-up with old friends and converse with former teammates.  "For me, it is going to be a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and to reminisce because I do not think you will find an athlete that played at Brandon University that did not leave with a positive experience," said Peter Gerlinger, a former all-Canadian and 1993 inductee into the BU Sports Wall of Fame.  "You might get a really exciting old-timers hockey game," said ex-Bobcat and Former Wheat King Scott Hlady. "It will be neat to see some of the old Bobcats strap the laces on. I know there is still some players who played in the program that still play senior hockey, so it might be something neat to watch." Alumni will be able to take trip down memory lane by visiting the Wall of Fame and checking out memorabilia tables that will be on display on Friday, November 4 at the Healthy Living Centre where a meet and greet will also be held.  Then on Saturday, November 5, former Bobcats and Caps will turn back the clock with an alumni game at the Sportsplex with the nostalgic contest to start at 1 p.m. To hear the press conference today from BU click  https://soundcloud.com/darryl-wolski/2016-06-01-15-37-06-198a For more BU information  www.gobobcats.ca www.facebook.com/bubobcats www.twitter.com/bubobcats

Tyler Coulter and Duncan Campbell recently completed very successful WHL seasons culminating with a WHL Championship and a trip to the Memorial Cup.  Coutler was an offensive force down the stretch and finished the season with 59 points in 69 games. Campbell played on a very dependable and hardworking line alongside Tanner Kaspick and Stelio Mattheos for much of the season and chipped in with 9 points in 21 games in the playoff run . The two were part of six local Brandon players on this year’s roster who defeated Edmonton, Moose Jaw, Red Deer and Seattle on their way to The Ed Chynoweth Cup.  Recently the duo took time out of their busy schedules to sit down with bdnmb.ca at Blu Kitchen & Bar to discuss the past season, the Memorial Cup, their respective off-seasons, and what to expect from the team next season.  Learn who the players think may be a rookie to watch next season, why Campbell elected to join his home-town Wheat Kings over taking the NCAA route, and why Kaspick loves the wraparound. The full interview can be heard here.   

 It was about one would expect to see walking into an independent wrestling show held anywhere in North America.  About 75 fans turned out last night at the ACC gymnasium to witness the night’s activities.   One wall of the gym was lined with merchandise tables, kids ran around sporting their new Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling masks and anxious fans waited for the bell to ring signifying the start of the first match.  Like most  independent wrestling events the talent inside the ring varied from up and coming grapplers dressed in sweat pants and fanny packs looking to make a name for themselves to more veteran, well established wrestling superstars like the ROH’s “The Last Real Man” Silas Young and ROH Tag Team Champion Frankie Kazarian.  Fans were treated to everything from a hardcore tag team match, complete with a barbed wire baseball ball and thumb tacks, to an exciting three way dance in the evening’s main event. Results 3-Way Dance Main Event 2016 ROH Top Prospect Lio Rush over "The Canadian Crusher" AJ Sanchez and Jason "The Gift" Kincaid Co-main Event Special Attraction No DQ Match-: CKLQ's RJ Lilley & "Misfit" Mike Mission over The Cannon Clan ("The Mastermind" Kevin Cannon & "The Rebel" Bobby Collins) Intermission ROH World Champion "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian & ROH Star "The Last Real Man" Silas Young defeated. The Convent ("The Dark Prophet" Orin Veidt & Jacob Savage).  Silas Young then turned on his partner and attacked Kazarian. CWE Tag Team Champion Mr. Inkredible over. "The Hot Prospect" Travis Cole using the “black hammer”. "Hotshot" Danny Duggan bested Joe Keys in the night’s opener.

Thursday May 26th- Brandon, MB Location: Assiniboine Community College (1430 Victoria Ave. East) Time: VIP/Meet & Greet 6pm, Doors Open 6:30pm, Bell time 7pm Tickets: VIP Front Row Access Meet & Greet $21, General Admission $16 in advance, $19 at the door. Advance Tickets Available At: Eye Opener Book Store (314 10th St.) Advance Tickets Available at: cwetickets.com CWE returns to Brandon, Manitoba tomorrow night with what will be CWE's first ever all ages event in the Wheat City! This event is a part of the "500 Ticket Challenge" and if 500 tickets are sold CWE will donate $1500 to the Assiniboine Community College's Athletic Team to go towards future scholarships. On deck tomorrow night, ROH World Champion "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian & ROH Star "The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. The Convent ("The Dark Prophet" Orin Veidt & Jacob Savage) 3-Way Dance 2016 ROH Top Prospect Lio Rush vs. "The Canadian Crusher" AJ Sanchez vs. Jason "The Gift" Kincaid Special Attraction No DQ Match- If RJ Loses He Leaves Wrestling CKLQ's RJ Lilley & "Misfit" Mike Mission vs. The Cannon Clan ("The Mastermind" Kevin Cannon & "The Rebel" Bobby Collins) CWE Tag Team Champion Mr. Inkredible vs. "The Hot Prospect" Travis Cole "Hotshot" Danny Duggan vs. Joe Keys Plus the voice of CWE Adrenaline "Dynamite" Dave Petro hosts and much more! For full event information visit www.cwecanada.ca

Hit The Links For Many Great Causes - Win Great Prizes - Have a Great Time!! Investors Group presents 5th Annual Golf Tournament for Brandon & District United Way Throughout our short but sweet golf season there comes many a tournament that local duffers can enter. Only one gives you a chance to help out multiple causes while strengthening your community. Year in year out The United Way supports dozens of local charitable groups and organizations. For the past five years the long standing local organization has helped so many with their efforts combined with the support of local donations and events such as this tournament. This is the second year Investor's Group has been on board as the main sponsor of the event. BDNMB.ca's Frank McGwire sat down with Brandon & District United Way's Director of Operations Janis Evens for a quick Q & A to find out all the details of this tournament which has become one of the bigger charity tournaments this area has to offer.  FM: Hi Janis! Thanks for taking the time out to do this. JE: My pleasure. Happy to help! FM: How many golfers / teams last year? JE: Last year’s tournament we had 96 golfers/24 teams FM: How much money was raised last year? JE: When the tournament was all said and done we had raised $12,548.04 FM: Thats' awesome news! Good job!! I would expect you'd like to see that number go up this year. Have you had many people sign up for year five. JE: Our numbers are just a bit off from last year so we'd really like to give it a big push in this last week before the registration deadline FM: Aside from just another round of golf, are there any specialty holes IE: Longest drive, closest to the pin etc.: JE: This year we have Four Hole-in-One Opportunities – Hole #6 will be a chance to win a 55" OLED 4K ULTRA HD Curve TV from Aurora Video/Audio, Hole #8 will be a chance to win $25,000 towards an investment from Investors Group, Hole #13 will be a chance to win a $10,000 Diamond Ring from Reesors Jewellery & Ficek Insurance and Hole #16 is a chance to win $20,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle from Murray Chevrolet. We also have Men’s & Ladies Longest Drive, Men’s & Ladies Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. FM: Wow! Those are some great prizes!! Who is catering the dinner? JE: Shilo Golf & Country Club provides a delicious meal for our golfers, volunteers & staff following the tournament every year. FM: How do people / offices register teams? JE: To register a team for our tournament, anyone interested can call our office @ 204 571 8929 and request a registration card, come into our office on 201 – 1011 Rosser Avenue or email tyler@brandonuw.ca to request a registration card and Tyler can email or mail invoices. FM: What other finishing touches make this golf tourney stand out from all the others? JE: For a 5th year in a row Brandon Bus Lines has donated a bus to take golfers to and from the tournament, we also have a driver who volunteers his time to drive the bus. We have lots of great prizes this year to be won following the tournament. Plus! Joe Beeverz has generously donated their time to come out and provide lunch on the course for golfers, we have fun “goodie bags” filled with items for every golfer at the start of the tournament, Quiznos will also be providing some food at the tournament. There will also be fun games set up along the course, Fantasy Golf and great entertainment provided by Bryan Podworny from Expressions Entertainment. FM: Sounds like a fantastic time to me! I hope this helps bring more people out Janis. JE: Thanks Frank. Make sure to come out to the Investors Group presents 5th Annual Golf Tournament for United Way for a day filled with sun, fun and golf! See you on the links! Investors Group presents 5th Annual Golf Tournament for Brandon & District United Way Shilo Golf & Country Club Friday, June 3, 2016 11:00am shotgun start $100.00 per golfer (includes golf, cart, dinner & transportation) | $30.00 Dinner only Shilo Golf & Country Club | Shotgun Start – 11:00 am Dinner & Prizes to follow! If you would like to register a team for our tournament please contact the United Way office at: 204 571 8929 or tyler@brandonuw.ca Registration Deadline: Friday May 27, 2016 2016 Registration Form United Way Brandon Change starts here. ----------------------------------------------------------- #201-1011 Rosser Ave., Brandon, MB R7A 0L5 Phone: 204-571-8929 www.brandonuw.ca