Brandon, MB – The Brandon Wheat Kings have made a pair of trades ahead of the 2021 WHL Overage Deadline. Defenseman Neithan Salame has been traded to the Victoria Royals, in exchange for a 2022 5th round Bantam Draft pick and a 2023 6th round Bantam Draft pick. Salame, a former 7th round pick of the Wheat Kings in the WHL Bantam Draft has played 150 games in the black and gold, scoring seven times and adding 25 assists for 32 points. “Today is a tough day, the limit of three 20 year-olds is one of the cruelest rules in the book in my opinion,” said General Manager Doug Gasper. “We had to part with a young man who’s been a part of this program for years. Neithan has been a positive example in the community, our dressing room and he exemplified everything a Wheat King should be. We want to thank “Sal” for everything he has done for us and wish him all the best in Victoria.” The Wheat Kings have also acquired overage forward Eric Pearce from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for their 6th round Bantam Draft pick in 2023. A WHL Champion with the 2019 Raiders, Pearce comes to the Wheat Kings with 197 games of WHL experience. The Regina, SK native is coming off a career-high 16 points during the Subway Cup Hub season in spring. “Eric adds a veteran WHL forward to our lineup,” added Gasper. “He plays a hard 200 foot responsible game. We like the compete he brings to the club and feel this move helps solidify our forward group right now.” Today’s moves leaves the Wheat Kings in a unique sitation with four overage players on the roster. WHL rules allow teams to carry four, if one of those players is injured. “Marcus Kallionkieli is dealing with a nagging injury,” added Gasper. “We don’t want to rush him back and create a long term problem for him.” Once Kallionkieli returns to the lineup, the Wheat Kings will then have seven days to reduce their overage number to three. The Wheat Kings return to play on Saturday night when the Swift Current Broncos come to town for the first time this season. Join us for Willie’s 30th Birthday!! $10 children tickets, bouncy castles, mascot parade and more! Tickets are on-sale now at the Keystone Centre Box Office or online at https://keystonecentre.com/ (Wheat King Release)

Brandon's Clarke Caswell and Ethan McCallum were both recently announced to the roster for the 2021 Male U16 Program of Excellence. Caswell, a forward, is currently playing with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League.. He has compiled 9 points in 4 games to date. McCallum, a goaltender, is a member of the Notre Dame Hounds (U16 Prep) in the CSSHL. Along with their teammates, the duo will compete at the 2021 Western Hockey League (WHL) Cup from Wednesday October 20, 2021 to Sunday October 24, 2021 in Red Deer, Alberta. Josh Fluker (Boissevain) and Darren Hunt (Hartney) were also named to the team. The defensemen are also teammates this season on the Southwest Cougars (MU18 AAA).

Dave has been involved in the golf industry for 25 years and for the past 18 has been member of the PGA of Canada. He is the head golf pro at the Wheat City Golf Course and the Shilo Country Club. How much have you spent on your kids hockey? Way too much but totally worth it. Does Gord Paziuk have a better short game than you do? He is the best with a 4 wood...nobody is close. Best overall male and female golfers in Brandon? Austin Dobrescu and Shauna DanyluK With lots of help, could I be a good golfer? Beef if you quit your job and work 8 hours a day at it perhaps. What restaurant does Brandon need? Olive Garden that’s easy. Hidden talent? Changing diapers. What vehicle do you drive? 2019 Nissan Titan Worst road in Brandon? Easy McDonald Ave is so bad How difficult was it to be on the Canadian PGA Tour? It is very very challenging...in 2005 I played in a Nationwide event shot 83 and the leader shot 63 I knew it was time to start teaching. Should someone own a 985 dollar putter? It is better than owning a 985 dollar driver Number one go to pizza joint in the city? Romana’s Special Who wins in a fight you or your brother? Maybe my brother but I can out drive him Best and Worst feature of your job? Happy place to be and people are relaxed...downside is weather dependent and long hours. Are you vaccinated? 100 percent Most famous person you golfed with? Dan Halldorson Guilty TV pleasure? Watching Montreal Would you be a good City Council member? No If you were Ron Francis, of the Seattle Kracken, would you have selected Carey Price in the expansion draft? 100 percent

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Westoba Credit Union (WCU) and the Brandon Wheat Kings have once again joined forces to find their next 2021-2022 Westoba Wheat Kings Jr. Reporters. The contest starts on Tuesday, September 28th, and is open to all Manitoba hockey fans between the  ages of five to twelve. To enter, Wheat King Fans are encouraged to submit a video of their interviewing skills to show us why they are the next Westoba Wheat Kings Jr. Reporter. This contest gives young hockey lovers a chance to enter to win some great prizes, and the opportunity to meet and interview players and staff from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Interviews will be featured on Westoba Credit Union’s YouTube Channel, wheatkings.com, on the Video  Scoreboard at several Brandon home games in 2021-22 as well as all over social media! “We are proud to partner with the Brandon Wheat Kings to bring back the Westoba Wheat Kings Jr. Reporter after last season was cancelled as a result of the pandemic,” says Jim Rediger, President and Chief Executive Officer of WCU. “This is our sixth year of this contest, and it is an incredible opportunity for young hockey fans to get involved in their community, showcase their passion for the sport and meet their favourite players.” Contest deadline is Friday, October 29th, 2021. Fans are encouraged to visit westoba.com for more information on the contest and to submit their unique and creative videos. All contest participants are asked to follow all COVID-19 health regulations when conducting their interviews. The two winners will be announced on November 17, 2021, and make their 2021-2022 season debuts later in the season. “The Westoba Credit Union Jr. Reporter contest is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Branden Crowe, Wheat Kings Director of Strategic Marketing and Radio Broadcaster. “Seeing the kids interact with the players, asking fun questions and learning more about the team is a lot of fun. This is a great opportunity for the kids to get involved behind the scenes, get out of the comfort zone and build relationships with our players!”