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Braden Schneider was recently named captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings for the 2020-21 season. The 1st Round (19th overall) draft pick of the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL entry draft becomes the 64th captain in franchise history. The Moose Jaw Warriors named 18-year-old Daemon Hunt as their captain for the 2020 – 2021… February 19, 2021

Wawanesa's Lindsey Gullett spent three full seasons playing hockey in the MJHL, including time with both the Neepawa Natives and the Dauphin Kings. Upon completion of his junior career he then attended Castleton University where he played hockey and continued his studies (Communication and Business Administration). From August 2013-July 2015, Lindsey returned to Manitoba where… February 17, 2021

According to multiple reports, Brandon's Calen Addison is expected to make his NHL debut tomorrow night against the Kings in Los Angeles. The 20-year-old defensemen has skated in three games this season with the AHL's Iowa Wild, picking up three points along the way. The highly skilled defensemen played minor hockey in Brandon with the U15… February 15, 2021

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today it has been granted approval by public health officials from the Government of Saskatchewan to play in a Hub Center located in Regina, which will allow the WHL’s Saskatchewan and Manitoba based teams in the East Division to open their season on Friday, March 12. “The WHL… February 12, 2021

Brandon resident Patrick Leask recently unveiled his new initiate called Oji-Cree Softball - a Softball Development Program for Aboriginal/Metis Youth. In conversation with bdnmb.ca earlier today Patrick said would like to see boys softball make a comeback in Manitoba. When he attends ball tournaments with his current team (Layne's Stars) he sees a lot of… February 10, 2021