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Ice rally to beat Wheat Kings 4-3 again

By Perry Bergson 5 minute read Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

The Brandon Wheat Kings blew a 3-2 lead late in the third period against the Winnipeg Ice for the third time this season as Owen Pederson scored his second goal of the game in overtime for a 4-3 victory in Western Hockey League action at Wayne Fleming Arena on Saturday.

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Pre-school decision a good one for Shipley

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Pre-school decision a good one for Shipley

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

When Luke Shipley is doling out the Christmas presents next week, he probably shouldn’t forget the person who got him into hockey.

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Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

Prince Albert Raiders Keaton Sorensen skates with the puck behind Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Carson Bjarnason's net while defenceman Luke Shipley (27) gives chase during their Western Hockey League game in Prince Albert last week. Shipley has four points in eight games since arriving in Brandon. (Nathan Reiter/Prince Albert Daily Herald)

Prince Albert Raiders Keaton Sorensen skates with the puck behind Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Carson Bjarnason's net while defenceman Luke Shipley (27) gives chase during their Western Hockey League game in Prince Albert last week. Shipley has four points in eight games since arriving in Brandon. (Nathan Reiter/Prince Albert Daily Herald)

Icy roads force WHL game’s postponement

By Perry Bergson 4 minute read Preview

Icy roads force WHL game’s postponement

By Perry Bergson 4 minute read Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

Some winter weather and bad driving conditions came between the Brandon Wheat Kings and their scheduled game with the Winnipeg Ice on Friday evening.

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Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

Brandon Wheat Kings head coach and general manager Marty Murray, shown at a recent practice, was on the phone with the Winnipeg Ice as they tried to navigate their way to Brandon. The game was ultimately postponed late in the afternoon. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon Wheat Kings head coach and general manager Marty Murray, shown at a recent practice, was on the phone with the Winnipeg Ice as they tried to navigate their way to Brandon. The game was ultimately postponed late in the afternoon. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Wheat Kings aim to pilfer points from Ice

By Perry Bergson 6 minute read Preview

Wheat Kings aim to pilfer points from Ice

By Perry Bergson 6 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

The Brandon Wheat Kings head into their final weekend before the Western Hockey League’s Christmas break hoping to leave a lump of coal in the stockings of their powerful provincial rivals.

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Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Defenceman Logen Hammett, in the centre, leads his Brandon Wheat Kings teammates in a stretch after practice at Westoba Place on Thursday. The Wheat Kings host the Winnipeg Ice tonight at 7. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Defenceman Logen Hammett, in the centre, leads his Brandon Wheat Kings teammates in a stretch after practice at Westoba Place on Thursday. The Wheat Kings host the Winnipeg Ice tonight at 7. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Winnipeg vs. Brandon

1 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Winnipeg Ice

Hitmen weather early storm, hand Wheaties 5-2 loss

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Preview

Hitmen weather early storm, hand Wheaties 5-2 loss

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

The Brandon Wheat Kings finally tasted a regulation loss in the Marty Murray era behind the bench, falling 5-2 to the Calgary Hitmen in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Sunday afternoon.

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Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

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Luke Shipley

Lucky goals lead Wheat Kings past Chiefs

By Perry Bergson 8 minute read Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

Nate Danielson scored the latest goal in a teddy bear game in Brandon Wheat Kings history as his club rallied to beat the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Saturday.

Wheat Kings eager for teddy bears to fly

By Perry Bergson 8 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

The Brandon Wheat Kings have more than two points on the line tonight when they meet the Spokane Chiefs.

TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Facts and figures

2 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Some facts about the 25 teddy-bear toss games held so far:

TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Fastest goals

2 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

FIRST PERIOD

TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Goals by year

2 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

TEDDY BEAR TOSS GOALS

Brandon Wheat Kings scorers in the annual teddy bear toss game

Dec. 11, 2021 — Brett Hyland — 0:20 1st (4-3 win over Regina, 4,774)

2020 — No game held

TALE OF THE TAPE: Spokane vs. Brandon

1 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Spokane Chiefs

Catton learning a lot in hockey travels

By Lucas Punkari 5 minute read Preview

Catton learning a lot in hockey travels

By Lucas Punkari 5 minute read Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

A major rite of passage for a Western Hockey League player is their first cross-country road swing.

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Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Berkly Catton has recorded 21 points in 28 Western Hockey League regular season games since being picked first overall by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2021 draft. (Photo courtesy Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs)

Berkly Catton has recorded 21 points in 28 Western Hockey League regular season games since being picked first overall by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2021 draft. (Photo courtesy Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs)

Wilson enjoying fresh start in Brandon

By Perry Bergson 8 minute read Preview

Wilson enjoying fresh start in Brandon

By Perry Bergson 8 minute read Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

Tony Wilson knows he owes parents Dory and Chrissy more than he can ever repay.

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Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

Tony Wilson has enjoyed every minute of his short tenure with the Brandon Wheat Kings after he was acquired from the Victoria Royals in November. He's shown listening to instructions from head coach and general manager Marty Murray during a recent practice at Westoba Place. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Tony Wilson has enjoyed every minute of his short tenure with the Brandon Wheat Kings after he was acquired from the Victoria Royals in November. He's shown listening to instructions from head coach and general manager Marty Murray during a recent practice at Westoba Place. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Chiasson’s late goal sinks Raider rally

Perry Bergson 5 minute read Preview

Chiasson’s late goal sinks Raider rally

Perry Bergson 5 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

Jake Chiasson scored with less than three minutes remaining to negate a Prince Albert Raiders comeback as the Brandon Wheat Kings emerged with a 4-3 victory in Western Hockey League action at Art Hauser Centre on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

Prince Albert Raiders Keaton Sorensen skates with the puck behind Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Carson Bjarnason's net while Luke Shipley (27) gives chase during their Western Hockey League game in Prince Albert on Wednesday. (Nathan Reiter/Prince Albert Daily Herald)

Prince Albert Raiders Keaton Sorensen skates with the puck behind Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Carson Bjarnason's net while Luke Shipley (27) gives chase during their Western Hockey League game in Prince Albert on Wednesday. (Nathan Reiter/Prince Albert Daily Herald)

Wheat Kings rally but fall to Blades in overtime

Lucas Punkari 5 minute read Preview

Wheat Kings rally but fall to Blades in overtime

Lucas Punkari 5 minute read Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

A dramatic comeback wasn’t quite in the cards for the Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday night.

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Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

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