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The middle of February saw the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks release their coaching staff for 2019 and today they announced the team’s first group of player commitments. The first player introductions (listed below) include a pitcher, an outfielder, and a shortstop/2nd basemen. Robbie Merced, a short stop/2nd baseman from Fort Scott Community College and a… February 22, 2019

The Manitoba Room will be transformed into The Patch at this year's Brier being held inside Brandon's Keystone Centre from March 2-10. The Patch is "curling’s legendary party place" featuring a nightly lineup of live entertainment, food & beverages, activities, and more. A series of musical acts have already been confirmed including: The Incredibly Hip, The… February 21, 2019

Bradley Schoonbaert and James Shearer were named to the 2018-19 Canada West All-Rookie Team earlier today. Both Schoonbaert and Shearer are members of the University of Calgary Dinos men's hockey team. Shearer spent three seasons patrolling the blue line with the Brandon Wheat Kings prior to joining the Dinos. The hard hitting defensemen picked up 12 points in… February 20, 2019

Jill Officer has been named the Greatest Canadian Female Second of all-time in poll conducted by TSN. Officer received 24 of 31 first place votes. The panel was composed of 31 curling personalities including broadcasters, reporters and elite-level curlers. She received a total score of 208 while Mary-Anne Arsenault finished second with 91 points. Votes… February 19, 2019

CWE wrestling returns to Brandon, MB on Wednesday, April 24th featuring WCW/ECW/WWE Lucha Libre Legend Psicosis, ROH Legend & IMPACT! Wrestling Star "The Zombie Princess" Jimmy Jacobs, ROH Star Cheeseburger, & a women's wrestling match.  "Wildhorse" TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia have also been announced for the card to be held at The Great Western Roadhouse.  Bell time… February 19, 2019