Local hockey product Zach Whitecloud was named to the 24-man lineup for the upcoming World Hockey Championship in Finland. This past season he registered a career high 19 points (8g,11a) for the Vegas Golden Knights. The  6-2, 209 lb defensemen signed with Vegas in March of 2018, after finishing his collegiate career. He made his NHL debut later that year (April 5, 2018) against the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. Zach skated with the Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings in the 2013-14 season, and followed that up by playing two seasons with the MJHL’s Virden Oil Capitals. Former Brandon Wheat King goaltender Logan Thompson was also named to the team. Thompson started 19 games in net for the Vegas Golden Knights this past season. The 25-year netminder had an impressive .914 save % in his stint with the Knights and picked up 1 shutout along the way. Also named to the team were Strathclair's Morgan Geekie and Travis Sanheim of Elkhorn. Canada opens the 2022 IIHF World Championship against Germany on May 13.

Week 2 of the Source for Sports AAA Summer Hockey Challenge concluded today with both championship tilts being played at the J&G Homes Arena. Fifty-five teams hit the ice over the two weekends. Preparations for the 2013 tournament are already underway. The MB Hurricanes received goals from 6 different players en route to a 7-2 victory over the Southwest Storm to claim the U12 female title. Reese Kartusch (2), Katie Harvey, Dayle Bettens, Jakiah Curle, Kennedy Carriere, and Addy Whitely were the Hurricane's goal scorers while Sydney Boughton picked up 2 assists. Brynn Rice scored both goals for the Storm in the loss. In front of a large and boisterous crowd, The Prairie Mountain Thunder upended the Regina Cougars 6-3 to claim the boy's 2009 age category. Grady McNish led the way offensively potting three goals for the Storm. Taylor Lockhart (2) and Tryp Klassen (1) also managed to find the back of the net. Carson Park (2) and Cole Laidlaw replied for the Cougars.

The Brandon Wheat Kings Hockey Club announced today that General Manager, Doug Gasper has resigned from the hockey club for personal reasons. Gasper will transition out of his current position over the coming weeks and will assist in hiring his replacement. “This was a difficult decision for me and my family,” said Gasper. “The Wheat Kings are a storied organization with a great history and a great fan base. I’m proud of the work we’ve done during my time here, and I believe my successor is in very good hands with a strong returning roster, and a deep prospect pool going forward.” The 58-year-old native of Rosetown, Saskatchewan joined the Wheat Kings on August 15th, 2019 as Assistant General Manager before being promoted as the teams General Manager on April 16th, 2021. Gasper recently completed his first full season at the helm with a regular season record of 35-28-3-2 before falling to the Red Deer Rebels in the first round in six games. “Doug has set this team up for success for years to come,” said Wheat Kings owner Jared Jacobson. “We wish Doug all the best in the future and thank him for all that he has done for the Brandon Wheat Kings organization.” The process to hire the 18th General Manager in team history will begin immediately. (Wheat Kings Release)

City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is excited to announce that Fresh Air Fitness will be back by popular demand! This initiative was launched in 2021 and encourages all residents of Brandon to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, while reaching some of their fitness goals! During the months of May and June, Fresh Air Fitness sessions will be provided at various City of Brandon parks.  Sessions are offered Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Additional sessions will be offered in the fall starting in September. Participants are encouraged to wear athletic clothing, proper footwear, and bring their own water bottle. All equipment and instruction will be provided. Outdoor activities include: Basketball Volleyball Pickleball Yoga Quidditch Disc Golf Aquafit Each session has limited spots available. No registration required. First come, first served. All ages are invited. Participants 11 years of age and under require adult supervision. The schedule of activities can be found at brandon.ca/fresh-air-fitness. City of Brandon PSA

The  Andrew Agencies Ltd Senior AA Baseball League will expand by one team, as the Dakotas will take to the field for the 2022 season. The Dakotas will become the 6th team participating in the league, joining the Young Guns, Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, & U18 Marlins. Randell Wasicuna and Tommy Rosmus organized Sioux Valley's return to the league. Currently the roster sits at around 17 committed players, with only 4-5 of those players having previous hardball experience at that level. Wasicuna said that he and Rosmus decided to start a team after moving around from team to team the past several seasons and they also wanted to create an opportunity for the younger up and coming ball players to have a place to play. With the addition of the Dakotas, the member teams will play a 13 game schedule. Each team will play everyone three times as well as a single game against the AAA Midget Marlins that counts in the standings. Best regular season winner goes to AA provincials The league also recently created new Facebook and Twitter pages that you can follow along all summer for scores, news, and updates.