Photo: Perry Bergson (Brandon Sun) Brandon's Cole Temple didn't have to wait long to hear his name called at this year's WHL Prospect Draft. The 5'9", 150lb Temple was selected 5th overall by the Regina Pats. The centreman amassed 108 points (58g, 50a) in only 28 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings U15 AAA hockey club this past season. He then added 30 points in 11 playoff games. NEWS????️: The Pats have traded the sixth and 54th overall selections in today's draft to the @SCBroncos in exchange the fifth overall pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick! With the fifth pick, the Pats have drafted Cole Temple! Welcome to Regina, Cole! #MarchOn — Regina Pats (@WHLPats) May 19, 2022 The Brandon Wheat Kings used the 12th overall pick to select Joby Baumuller, a centre from Wilcox. SK who spent last season with the Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep team. This year's draft features players born in 2007. WHL Draft Tracker

The Brandon Barbarians Rugby Club are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this summer from August 5th to 7th at the Canada Games Rugby Park in Brandon. A number of different activities and events are planned over the three days including a welcome home meet & greet, Barbs & Alumni mixer game, dinner banquet, BBQ lunch and more. The club is also featuring a 40th anniversary line of apparel with a number of jackets, shirts, and headwear to choose from. Orders accepted until May 29th.

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)