Former Wheat Kings goalie Jiri Patera was able to get his NHL debut tonight with the Vegas Golden Knights. Due to some injuries the Golden Knights made the call to their AHL club the Henderson Silver Knights to bring Jiri on their road trip. Patera was not available for comment.

The Victoria Inn played host to a sports card and collectibles show today with 12-15 vendors from Manitoba and Saskatchewan taking part. BDNMB.CA was onhand to capture the following images.

The Westman Volleyball Club is holding a 50/50 to raise funds towards travel costs to Calgary.  The 16u Wave team coached by Dean Oakden and Allison Jones will be attending The Best of West 16th Annual tournament during spring break.  The Westman Wave 17u team will also be traveling coached by Jeff Werbowski and Jason Claeys.  The event will feature the top teams from  Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC. https://www.fundingchange.ca/westman/Y9bdnX5Atyuo3t1b?ref=YhphVwksTkgaDwtU  

After a 13 year hiatus the Western Open returns to Brandon in July. Now known as the Wendy's Western Open this tournament will be operated by Jordan Trotter and Ryan Adams. Trotter told BDNMB.CA "we want to make this more fun with music on the course and a 2 man scramble format".  Also Trotter said the tee times would be in the afternoon with a shotgun start. "Golf has seen some huge changes over the past few years and we want to make this an annual fun event that the local golfers look forward to." Jordan Trotter 44 teams of 2 will participate on July 28th and 29th More information click on their new website: http://westernopen.ca/

Looking to buy-trade-sell some sports cards or memorabilia? CK Sports Cards will be holding a 1-day show at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (3550 Victoria Avenue) on Saturday March 11, 2023 from 10am-4pm. This will be their 3rd show in Brandon. Come check out vendors that will be showcasing cards and memorabilia from all you favorite sports.  Raw grading submissions will also be available. Their first two shows in Brandon had 12-15 vendors at each event including a couple from Saskatchewan and Ontario. Admission tickets are available at the door for $2 or online on their website for $1. Vendors interested in setting up a table can contact the host.