The Brandon Wheat Kings are excited to announce that the team has hired Del Pedrick as Assistant Coach. Pedrick will be tasked with assisting the coaching staff with day-to-day operations. “I think he’s a great addition to our team” said Head Coach Don MacGillivray. “Del brings a lot of different characteristics that we were looking for, he’s got a lot of experience and coached at a high level across different age groups and has had a lot of success“ Pedrick, from Melita Manitoba, has spent the last two seasons as Head Coach of the Notre Dame Hounds U18AAA team, although local fans may remember his coaching time in Manitoba. Pedrick was the Head Coach of the MJHL’s Waywayseecappo Wolverines from 2000-2002 before moving on to the Swan Valley Stampeders from 2002-2006. Before his MJHL days, Del was the Head Coach of the Southwest Cougars U-18 AAA from 1995-2000. “I’m really excited to be a part of a storied organization like the Brandon Wheat Kings“ said Pedrick. “Growing up in the area and following them my whole life, I appreciate what’s been extended towards me from Jared, Don and the coaching staff.” Del’s return to Westman creates an emotional spark. “Means the world to come home, I’ve taught for almost 10 years in the Brandon School Division and my hometown is an hour and half southwest; we are looking forward to it.” Over his career, Pedrick was a MJHL coach of the year finalist 3 times, coached in the Under-16 Challenge Cup in 2012 and 2013 and coached in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in 2004 and 2006. More recently, Del led his Notre Dame Hounds team in 2021-22 to a SMAAAHL U-18 league championship. “I’ve known him for a long time, he’s excited about the opportunity, and we are excited to have him.” Said MacGillivray Pedrick is equally as excited about the roster he gets to work with. “I respect the job the scouting staff has done; it’s been built by quality people who work hard and that’s what excites me. It’s a deep lineup and I’m excited to help them reach their goals.” The addition of Pedrick continues to help round out the Wheat Kings hockey operations staff for the 2022-2023 season. Meanwhile in other hockey operations news, former BWK Assistant Coach Dan Johnston recently accepted a job with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. Owner/Governor – Jared Jacobson Director of Hockey Operations – Chris Moulton Head Coach – Don MacGillivray Assistant Coach – Mark Derlago Assistant Coach – Del Pedrick Goaltending Coach – Tyler Plante Athletic Therapist – Zack Hartwick Equipment Manager – Scott Hlady Assistant Equipment Manager – Jody Norminton Dressing Room Assistants – Rob Pope, Aiden Pope, Jason Norminton, Sawyer Wallin The Wheat Kings will officially open training camp on Wednesday, August 31st. Full training camp details, including schedule, rosters and fan participation will be released later this week. (Wheat Kings Release)

Brandon's Coltyn Bates was recently named an Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach with the MJHL's Winkler Flyers. Bates spent 3 seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA club, prior to joining the Flyers as a player for 3 seasons. At the conclusion of his junior career Bates played college hockey at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Superior. Brandon's Ryan White is also an Assistant Coach with the Flyers while former Wheat King Eric Fehr is the team's Director of Player Development.

Brandon Wheat King goaltender Carson Bjarnason has had both a busy and rewarding off-season so far this summer; first winning a gold medal with his Team Canada teammates at the recent 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and then backstopping 2112 Hockey Agency to a WSHL Division 1 title earlier this week. The Carberry native appeared in 23 games for the Wheat Kings last year and is listed as one of the "other notable prospects" for the 2023 NHL entry draft by Elite Prospects. What professional athlete would you choose to be your college roommate? Kobe Bryant Your favourite YouTube Channel ? VKGoalie30 If you could play another sport professionally what would it be? Baseball  You get locked in Wal-Mart for 24 hours, how would you pass the time? Find all the best snacks I could and binge watch a show If you could give someone only one recommendation where to go for pizza in Brandon, where are you telling them to go? Boston Pizza Any game day rituals/superstitions? Not anything too special. Tape sticks, eye/hand coordination, and lots of stretching.  What song intro will make you immediately turn up the volume? Jimmy Cooks - Drake Would you rather go hang gliding or whitewater rafting? Hang gliding for the views French fries or onion rings? French fries Who inspired you as a young athlete? Carey Price When you’re not practising or competing, how do you spend your free time? I love to listen to music, play guitar, and sketch in my book Which one of your current teammates will one day make a great coach? Landon Roberts Favourite all-time sports movie? I really like “42”, “Miracle”, and “The Blindside”   What two athletes (1 male-1 female) would you like to see team-up on The Amazing Race: Michael Jordan and Serena Williams. Both highly competitive  The NHL decides to host an exhibition game at the Keystone Centre, what two teams would you like to see take part? MTL vs. Calgary Your fast-food guilty pleasure? Pita Pit club A movie you would watch again tonight? Top Gun Roller coasters or water slides? Water slides Three most commonly used apps on your phone? Messages, Garageband, and Snapchat Favourite restaurant to dine at when on the road with the Wheat Kings? The Red Barn, Moosomin SK

Former WHL players Ty Lewis and Justin Nachbauer had big evenings to lead the 2112 Hockey Agency to a convincing 7-3 victory over the Mainline Motors Scramblers in the WSHL's Division 1 final Tuesday night at the J&G Homes Arena. Lewis picked up 4 points on the strength of 3 goals and 1 assist while Nachbauer chipped in with a goal and 2 assists. Carson Bjarnson, who recently won a gold medal with Team Canada at the recent 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, made 25 saves in picking up the win. Matt Calvert, Jeremy Johnson and Brad McConnel scored for Mainline. The Montana's Flying Elbows received 4 points (2g2a) from Trent Turner en route to an 8-4 victory over the Vionell Property Barons in the Division 2 finals. Sloan Stanick, Ben Sanderson, Briley Wood, Brayden Mickalchuk, Parker Korman and Cody Gudnason also scored for Montanas. Ethan Guthrie, Jordy Stallard, Mason Kaspick and Brad McConnell replied for the Barons. In a close encounter at the J&G Homes Arena, Glen Lea Golf Course slipped by Eagles Nest 5-4 to claim the Division 3 title. Connor Slip picked up the win in net while Josh McMillan lead the way offensively with 2 points (1g 1a). Jackson Gudz registered 3 assists for Eagles Nest in the loss.

Wheat Kings Release Brandon Wheat Kings Director of Hockey Operations Chris Moulton has announced that the team has acquired 20 year old Forward Calder Anderson from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a conditional pick. From Brandon, Anderson was selected by the Warriors in the 7th round, 134th overall, in the 2017 WHL Prospects Draft.  In 15 games last season, Anderson had four goals, two assists, for six points.  He played 98 games with the Warriors from 2019 to 2022, and had 11 goals, 15 assists, and 26 points. 2022 – 2023 Brandon Wheat Kings season tickets are available now; information is available HERE.  The Wheat Kings open their regular season in Brandon on Saturday, September 24th against the Winnipeg Ice.