Local Sports News

Brandon, MB – The Brandon Wheat Kings, along with Equipment Manager Scott Hlady are proud to launch a new charity initiative, “Wheat Kings Fight.” The program, which will launch on December 1st will help raise money for different charities and organizations around Westman. Hlady, who started the BIRT Cup Charity Golf Tournament back in 2007 says… November 29, 2021

Brandon's Braden Keeble will join the Brooks Bandits, of the AJHL, for the 2022-23 season. Keeble is currently a member of the Brandon U18 Wheat Kings and he leads the Manitoba AAA League in scoring with 47 points (14G, 33A) in 19 games. According to today's announcement on the Bandits webpage, Keeble "couldn’t be more… November 25, 2021

CurlManitoba and Sunrise Credit Union are pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement for live streaming of three of the most prominent curling events in the province. Sunrise will be the exclusive financial services sponsor of the live streaming coverage of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Carberry, the Viterra Provincial Men's Curling Championship in Selkirk,… November 22, 2021

The City of Brandon, management and staff at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex are anticipating the reopening of the Sportsplex Pool in the coming month.   The Sportsplex Pool has been closed due to mechanical system deficiencies. Construction was expected to be completed by mid-September, however unanticipated delays have impacted the completion date. A firm reopening date… November 9, 2021

The North Central Hockey League will operate the 2021-22 season with four teams taking to the ice. Miniota-Elkhorn, Russell, Swan Valley Axemen and Waywayseecappo Warriors will each play a 12-game schedule, with a double home and home against each team. The season starts on Friday, November 12 and concludes Saturday, February 5. All four teams… November 8, 2021