Ruzicka signs pro deal, Shingoose off to Canada’s U17 development camp

Brandon Wheat Kings netminder Filip Ruzicka recently signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound goalie was selected by the Wild with the 137th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, N.Y.

The Wheat Kings also announced that Finnish defenseman Ilari Kapanen has signed with the club.

Athens Shingoose, from Waywayseecappo, was invited to attend Canada’s U17 development camp taking place this weekend in Oakville, Ontario. Shingoose was drafted by the Prince Albert Raiders in 2025 and played his rookie season with RHA Winnipeg U18 Prep in 2025-26. Brandon’s Reid Nicol was also invited to the camp.

CWE will hold a wrestling show, featuring WWE/NXT Star Trevor Lee, this Sunday the 19th at Houston’s in Brandon. Time: VIP/Meet & Greet 5pm, Doors Open 5:30pm, Bell time 6pm.