Brandon's Braden Keeble has confirmed his commitment to join the NCAA Division I Yale University Bulldogs in New Haven, Connecticut. Prior to joining Yale, Keeble will suit up for the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) for the 2022-23 season. Depending on when his coaches feel he’s ready for the next level of play, he will then join Yale for the start of the 2023 or 2024 season. Keeble spent last season with the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA squad where he amassed an impressive 96 points in just 44 regular season games. His strong showing was enough to warrant being named the Canadian Elite Hockey Leagues (CEHL) player of the year for 2021/22. Keeble told bdnmb.ca that he selected Yale over several other schools, including Princeton, for a number of reasons. "A big consideration for both my family and myself was the educational component...as well as the hockey side of things". "Overall, I couldn't be any happier". Congratulations, @KeebleBraden ! #WingmanIsFamily @BrooksBandits @3Awheatkings @Yale pic.twitter.com/oUo6KHOc1y — Wingman Hockey Group (@wingmangrp) June 11, 2022

Pine Ridge Golf Club’s Noel Ngo will sleep on the lead before Sunday’s final round at the 60th annual Grey Owl, presented by IG Wealth Management. Ngo (pronounced nuh-GO) took advantage of pristine weather conditions on Saturday and fired a 2-under-par 70 at picturesque Clear Lake Golf Course. He has a one-shot lead over three golfers after going 3 under on the front and 1 over on the inward nine. Two of the three players one shot back have already captured the Cactus Jack Wells Memorial Trophy. Brandon’s Jared Jacobson, who snared the 2014 title, and Brandon’s Murray Lindenberg, who claimed the title all the way back in 1978, both fired 1-under-par 71s on Friday. Wheat City Golf Course’s Ross Sheard joined those two when he carded a 71 on Saturday. The Grey Owl is being played for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 261 golfers are in this year’s field. Defending champion Jay Thiesen (pronounced TEE-sun) of Russell is two shots back of the lead after carding an even-par 72 on Saturday. Marcus Friess of Estevan, Sask., also shot a 72 on Saturday. Fourteen players qualified for the championship flight by shooting 75 or better. Lindenberg has the lead in the Greyer Owl division, which is for those age 60 and over. Stephen Johnston of QX104 and 94.3 The Drive has the score to beat in the Media Flight after shooting 87 on Friday and 81 on Saturday to complete his two rounds. The tournament consists of 36 holes over three days. Sunday’s tee times and more information can be found at thegreyowl.ca. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Noel Ngo, Pine Ridge 33-37—70 Jared Jacobson, Brandon 34-37—71 Murray Lindenberg, Brandon 37-34—71 Ross Sheard, Wheat City 34-37—71 Jay Thiesen, Russell 36-36—72 Marcus Friess, Estevan, SK 36-36—72 Jordan Trotter, Brandon 36-38—74 Brett Janz, Portage 34-40—74 Trent Wood, Elmhurst 37-37—74 Steven Young, St. Charles 37-37—74 Todd Slatnik, Winnipeg 38-37—75 Garth Collings, Breezy Bend 36-39—75 Nolan Tutkaluk, Shilo 36-39—75 Doug Stinchcombe, Clear Lake 38-37—75 (submitted by Kirk Penton)

The Olde English Road Hockey League (OERHL), Brandon's premier ball hockey league, held their annual draft earlier tonight at the Westridge Community Centre. The Brookwood Bombers had the first overall selection and used the pick to take Philadelphia Flyers defensemen Travis Sanheim. Bombers owner Mason Kaspick was obviously very pleased to take Sanheim 1st overall. "Coming into the season, we are obviously the youngest team in the league and I was looking to add that veteran presence to our blueline...Sanheim fills that void" said Kaspick. "He's a big bodied defensemen who can chip in offensively when called upon" he added. Former Brandon Wheat Kings captain Connor Gutenberg was then quickly snapped up by the Grimace at #2. To close the first round, the draft saw two former Moose Jaw Warriors get picked back to back as the Moose Knuckles get Tate Popple at #3 and the reigning champion Tobacco Kings get Calder Anderson at #4. In total 20 players heard their name called this evening. Draft time: 16 minutes, 28 seconds Each OERHL team will play 6 games this season, prior to playoffs. Games are played every Tuesday night at the Westridge Community Centre. You can follow the league's Instagram account here. Prior to the OERHL Draft, teams submitted five auto-protect selections from last year's team. Auto-protected players are listed below: Brookwood Bombers Mason Kaspick (owner) Dylan Halliday Rylan Thiessen Nate Hunter Sam Huston Nolan Ritchie (g) Green Acres Grimace Brayden Bertone (owner) Mike Butler Cody Gallant Ty Moffat Reid 'Cheese' Hunter Connor Dalton (g) Linden Lanes Knuckles Cole McCaig (owner) Taylor Wells Jordon Robertson Troy Hamilton Tyler Coulter Brad Schoonbaert (g) East Side Kings Jesse Linner (owner) Josh Elmes Jaxon Elmes Tanner Kaspick Jesse Bernard Riley Feser (g)

The 2022 MJHL Draft took place earlier today and a pair of teammates on the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA squad were among the selections. Cole Slobodian, a defensemen, was selected by Virden in the 1st round, while another defensemen Owen Wallace was selected in the 3rd round by Neepawa. Slobodian registered 18 points in 43 regular season games last season and Wallace totaled 13 points in 43 contests. Several members of the Brandon Wheat Kings U17 AAA team also heard their name called today including: Casey Berry: a goalie selected in round 5 by Neepawa Declan Hoad: a forward selected in round 6 by Dauphin Ethan McMullan: a defensemen selected in round 6 by Swan Valley Earlier in the week, the Winkler Flyers and OCN Blizzard completed a trade that saw Winkler acquire the first overall pick in the 2022 MJHL Draft. Winkler used the selection to draft Marek Miller, a forward who spent last season with the Pembina Valley U18 AAA Hawks.

Are you looking for something new? Would you like to participate in a fun activity with friends, family, and co-workers? Then look no further. We have the perfect solution for you! The Wheat City Lawn Bowling Club is launching a new summer recreational lawn bowling league called Triple BBB! Where: Wheat City Lawn Bowling Club, 345 Park St When: Every Thursday evening starting July 7 to August 11, 2022 (6 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm BBQ, beer, coolers may be purchased; 7:00 pm Lawn Bowls Game: Form a Team of 3 players (may have 4 players if you want to rotate in!) Create your own Team’s name! Bowls: We have all the equipment for you to use! Just wear flat soled shoes or go barefoot. Cost: $180/team (don’t have any lawn bowling friends but would like to play, let us know and we’ll act as your social network to find you a team!) Register Now: We are only looking for 8 Teams! Register quickly! Businesses and organizations may want to sponsor a team, a perfect team building activity. It is also great for buddies who just want to spend an evening out! *Registration form can be located at: https://lawnbowlingbrandon.weebly.com