Local Sports News

Mark Derlago is joining the Brandon Wheat Kings organization as the team's second assistant coach. The announcement was made earlier today. Derlago spent parts of four seasons with the Wheat Kings as a player before he embarked on a pro-career (North America, Asia, Europe) which lasted 12 years. It was also announced that Don MacGillivray and goaltending… July 23, 2019

Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Players Cup Tournament Director Adam Boge is pleased to announce that Austin Dobrescu, from Brandon, Manitoba, has been given one of six sponsor's exemptions into this years 100th anniversary event. Dobrescu, who plays out of Shilo Golf and Country Club in Shilo, Manitoba, fills a spot vacated by the 2019 Golf… July 22, 2019

Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg, the Westman U12 Magic girl's softball team capped off their provincial championship title run with a thrilling 15-13 victory over the Winnipeg Lightning. The Magic went undefeated in all five of their games over the course of the tournament which spanned two weekends due to rain. Each team managed to complete the… July 21, 2019

Brandon, MB – Brandon Wheat Kings General Manager Darren Ritchie has announced the appointment of Dave Lowry as the Western Hockey League clubs new head coach. Lowry has an extensive coaching resume that includes experience at both the WHL and National Hockey League levels. An Ottawa, Ontario native, he has spent the past two seasons… July 18, 2019

Brandon's Tanner Jago has signed an AHL contract to play hockey with the Texas Stars. Jago recently completed his fourth season with the Bentley University Falcons. The 5'11" defensemen amassed 86 points while at Bentley. He is a former member of the Brandon Midget AAA Wheat Kings hockey program and spent time in the MJHL with both the… July 17, 2019