Brandon's First-Ever Submission Only Grappling event takes place tomorrow evening at the WMCA. The evening features some of Manitoba's most-skilled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts from 14 different gyms including  Joe "El' Dirte" Doerksen who earlier in his career had a number of fights in the UFC. A total of 18 matches are scheduled to take place followed by the  Quintet Team Competition.  This is a five man team event, with a maximum weight limit total for team. Each team sends in one member for a five minute match, if one competitor gets submitted he is eliminated, winner stays in and loosing team sends in next competitor. If there is no submission after 5 minutes both athletes are eliminated and 2 new contestants enter. This format is followed till one man standing. The event is being presented by Wamma Brandon and organized and run by top students and the administration team. Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium Doors Open 6pm | First Match 7pm Online Ticket Purchase https://wammabrandon.com/brandon-bouts

Brandon's local adult hockey league wrapped up Wednesday night at J & G Homes Arena and Westoba Place. The Wendy's Winter Hockey League has existed in Brandon for 31 years now and this past season featured teams from Neepawa - Sioux Valley - Boissevain and Brandon. Division 1 Finals - East 40 Icemen win 9 - 1 over Concept Homes Legends and sweep the series 2 - 0.  Jesse Toth had 3 goals - Riley Zimmer with 2 goals and Landon Desjardin with 2 goals for the Icemen.  Of note BDNMB.CA photographer Jeremy Champagne was left off the score sheet with no points. East 40 Icemen - Farran Munn Photo Credit Division 2 Finals - Eagle's Nest Bullies win 9 - 5 over Sioux Valley and sweep series 2 - 0. Game 2 was a much less intense affair with Jaxon Elmes scoring 3 for the Bullies and Tie Braun also scoring 3 for Sioux Valley.  The Bullies have earned a promotion to Division 1 next season as Team Manager Travis Young said in a social media posting on Thursday morning. Eagle's Nest Bullies - Farran Munn Photo Credit Division 3 Finals - Wendy's win 9 - 7 over King's Kitchen and sweep series 2 - 0. The most physical game of the night with 35 minutes in penalties.  Tyler Porter put up 4 goals for Wendys and Daylon Scinocca had 4 assists for the champs. Wendy's - Photo Farran Munn Division 4 Finals - Fowler Nissan win 9 - 3 over Sioux Valley and sweep series 2 - 0. How about the night for WWHL vet Mark Tremaine with 4 goals and 3 assists for Fowlers in the victory. Fowler Nissan - Vanessa ( photo credit )

The U15 AAA Brandon Wheat Kings captured the Manitoba Female Hockey League title Saturday in Carman, defeating the Pembina Valley Hawks 4-3 to sweep the best of 3 series. Danica Averill had a strong showing between the pipes for Brandon Saturday registering 59 saves. Katie Bell, Emily Beckwith, Avery Frattinger, and Lila Oldcorn scored for Brandon while league playoff scoring leader Sydney Sass chipped in with 2 assists. With her 2 points Saturday, Sass finished with a remarkable 17 points in only 6 playoff games. Prior to defeating Pembina Valley in the league final, the Wheat Kings also swept playoff series against Parkland and Norman. In their 6 playoff games, they outscored their opponents 29-7. The team roster can be viewed here.

The City of Brandon notified the public on March 3, 2023 that the ice arena in Brandon’s Community Sportsplex had to be temporarily closed due to deficiencies within the ice plant that pose a safety risk to the public and facility staff. Since then, an assessment of the arena has taken place. Analysis of the concerns and a plan to reopen the ice arena is underway. Once issues are resolved, a reopening date will be communicated with the public. In the meantime, Parks & Recreation Services will be opening the space up to alternate programming such as roller skating and ball hockey. More information on these temporary programs can be found on brandon.ca or on the City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Facebook and Instagram accounts. For a full schedule of spring programming available through Parks & Recreation Services, please visit brandon.ca/programs/recreation-programs. The City of Brandon thanks all patrons of the Sportsplex ice arena for their patience and understanding during this temporary closure.

For over 30 years the Wendy's Summer Hockey League has been a source for off season training for NHL - AHL - Euro - WHL - and NCAA players plus as well fun for recreational players that still want to keep in shape. WSHL or known to some as just WS will start up at J and G Homes Arena on June 15th. The league is open to top end pro players to average joes that still love the game.   Four separate divisions of talent and calibre and the youngest players accepted are 15 years old. No weekend or long weekend games as well makes this attraction for players during summer months. To Register or more info https://www.aaahockey.com/wshlregistration Darryl Wolski - 204 573 8080 or dwolski@2112hockeyagency.com