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Regina Pats forward Ruslan Karimov (25) appears to score on Brandon Wheat Kings goalie Filip Ruzicka (30) as Nigel Boehm (12), Cameron Allard (6) and Luke Mistelbacher (26) look on during Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Friday. It was quickly ruled to be no goal — no doubt because the forward beat the puck into the crease — and didn’t go to a video review. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Ruzicka, Wheat Kings beat Pats 4-1

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Rookie defenceman Cameron Allard had a goal and an assist as the Brandon Wheat Kings rebounded from a subpar outing on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over the Regina Pats in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Friday.

Brandon (35-23-1-0) received its goals from Cameron Allard, Jordan Gavin, Jimmy Egan and Luke Mistelbacher, with Ruslan Karimov replying for Regina (22-28-6-1) in front of a crowd of 3,098.

Brandon fell 4-2 to the Prince George Cougars on Tuesday but have won seven of their last eight outings.

“It was huge,” Allard said of the rebound from the loss. “Prince George didn’t go how we wanted, but we regrouped. It’s a 68-game season and there are a lot of games to play and I think did that well and played a good one tonight.”

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WHL NOTEBOOK: Fisher’s wild ride lands in B.C.

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WHL NOTEBOOK: Fisher’s wild ride lands in B.C.

By Perry Bergson 13 minute read Yesterday at 11:27 PM CST

Kaeson Fisher has ridden a rollercoaster the last 14 months that would be too dangerous for a Six Flags park.

The 18-year-old defenceman earned a spot with the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips last season, began to establish himself before suffering a terrible injury, was returned to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Winkler Flyers this season and then traded to the WHL’s Prince George Cougars and joined them.

It’s certainly been a ride with its fair share of ups and downs.

“I’m just super thankful for the opportunity they’ve given me to prove myself in the league again,” Fisher said. “In my phone call with (Cougars head coach and general manager) Mark (Lamb), he felt like I hadn’t really been able to showcase what I have yet, and saw a video of me in Winkler and what I can do when given the opportunity, so I’m really thankful for Mark and everyone who has given me a second chance here.”

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Prince George Cougars defenceman Kaeson Fisher (38) of Brandon makes his second Western Hockey League visit to his hometown for a game against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Feb. 24. (Photos by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Wheaties prepare for surging Pats

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Wheaties prepare for surging Pats

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

If the Brandon Wheat Kings have a realistic shot at catching the Calgary Hitmen for fourth place in the Eastern Conference, they’ll need two points tonight at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

All that stands in their way is one of the hotter teams in the Western Hockey League, the surging seventh-place Regina Pats (22-27-6-1).

Brandon head coach and general manager Marty Murray certainly hasn’t missed how good the Pats have been.

“Regina is playing really well,” Murray said. “I think they’re 6-3-1 in their last 10. They’re a good team. They’ve played us hard every game this year. They’re deep, they roll one line after another, and their D are strong too and move the puck well.

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Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Defenceman Nigel Boehm (12) defends against forward Brady Turko (7) in front of practice goalie Sawyer Wallin as the Brandon Wheat Kings prepare for the Regina Pats during practice at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Thursday. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun) Feb. 26, 2026

Carels, Cougars end Wheat Kings streak

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Carels, Cougars end Wheat Kings streak

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Carson Carels of Cypress River had a goal and an assist as the Prince George Cougars snapped the Brandon Wheat Kings’ six-game winning streak, handing the hosts a 4-2 defeat in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Tuesday.

Prince George (35-20-2-0) received two goals from Terik Parascak and a penalty-shot goal from Dawson Seitz, with Luke Mistelbacher and Nick Johnson replying for Brandon (34-23-1-0) in front of a crowd of 3,279.

“Overall, I think it doesn’t matter how short-staffed we are, we have to take care of business every single night, especially this time around. We’re reaching for that fourth spot to get home-ice advantage and we can’t have games like that.”

The Calgary Hitmen beat the Moose Jaw Warriors earlier in the day, which means fifth-place Brandon is now five points back of the Hitmen and they have two games in hand.

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Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Chase Surkan (11) of the Brandon Wheat Kings tries to get a shot past goalie Joshua Ravensbergen (31) of the Prince George Cougars during WHL action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Tuesday evening.
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon chases historic accomplishment

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

If the battered Brandon Wheat Kings can pull one more rabbit out of the hat, they could make a little bit of team history tonight.

The Prince George Cougars are the sixth and final B.C. Division squad to visit Assiniboine Credit Union Place this year, and the Wheat Kings have a 5-0-0-0 record so far.

They’ve only been perfect against a Western Conference division one other time, when they posted a 5-0-0-0 record against the U.S. Division in 2002-03.

Rookie defenceman Cameron Allard of Yorkton, Sask., who has three goals in his last seven games and is now sitting at 13 points in 51 games, said it would be a nice achievement to sweep the B.C. Division at home.

Wheat Kings, Cougars have had their battles

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Wheat Kings, Cougars have had their battles

By Perry Bergson 2 minute read Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Here is a capsule look at the last three times the Prince George Cougars visited the Brandon Wheat Kings.

2023-24

Prince George 3, Brandon 2 (OT)

• Date: Nov. 1, 2023.

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Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Prince George Cougars forward Koehn Ziemmer (13) tries to break between Brandon Wheat Kings forwards Caleb Hadland (10) and Rylen Roersma (18) during Western Hockey League action in Brandon on Nov. 1, 2023. The Brandon duo were able to knock the puck away. Prince George won the game 3-2 in overtime. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

TALE OF THE TAPE: Prince George at Brandon

2 minute read Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Prince George Cougars

7 p.m. at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

6:30 p.m. (91.5 FM): 7 p.m. (Victory!)

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Ruzicka blanks Vees with 47 saves

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Ruzicka blanks Vees with 47 saves

Perry Bergson 7 minute read Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Filip Ruzicka made 47 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings won their first-ever matchup with the expansion Penticton Vees following a 4-0 victory in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Friday.

Brandon (33-22-1-0) received its goals from Grayson Burzynski, Nick Johnson, Luke Mistelbacher, and Jimmy Egan. Penticton fell to 35-12-4-4 in front of a crowd of 2,688.

The game was a special one for Ruzicka, who had his parents, brothers and grandparents in the stands visiting from Czechia.

“It’s awesome,” Ruzicka said. “I love it. It’s incredible.”

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Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Ryan Boyce (91) and Carson Park (3) of Brandon watch as goalie Ethan McCallum (30) of the Penticton Vees deflects a shot on net during WHL action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Chipperfield honoured by Hall induction

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Chipperfield honoured by Hall induction

Perry Bergson 8 minute read Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Ron Chipperfield nearly didn’t become a Brandon Wheat King 55 years ago. As it turned out, the 71-year-old Vancouver resident from Minnedosa did pick the team he grew up idolizing, set records in the process and was named to the team’s Hall of Fame on Thursday.

“Deep down, that’s where I was going to be,” Chipperfield said on Friday afternoon. “It was closest to home and when I was a kid, I was on that radio listening to Henry Stothard. The Wheat Kings were my team.”

“I got to go to Brandon occasionally to see a game. I was in love with the Wheat Kings. Billy Fairbairn and Juha (Widing) and Ray Brownlee and Jack Borotsik were my guys. I never missed a 12:20 sporting show with Henry Stothard because I wanted to know if there was a game that night and would have my radio on and listening at my bedside.”

As a youngster, he also attended hockey schools held by former Wheat Kings defenceman and future coach Dunc McCallum, who Chipperfield calls a mentor.

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Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Former Brandon Wheat Kings forward Ron Chipperfield signs his picture on the team’s Wall of Honour prior to the team’s game against the Penticton Vees on Friday. Chipperfield was inducted into the Brandon Wheat Kings Hall of Fame on Thursday. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Wheat Kings prepare for new challenge

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Wheat Kings prepare for new challenge

Perry Bergson 5 minute read Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

The Penticton Vees may be an expansion club on their first road swing to the other side of the Western Hockey League, but the Brandon Wheat Kings underestimate them at their peril.

The B.C. Division leaders (35-11-4-4), who are fourth overall in the league, have been one of the good news stories in the WHL this season after moving over from the BCHL. Brandon assistant coach Del Pedrick certainly knows his club (32-22-1-0) will have to be at its best.

“They’re an old team,” Pedrick said. “They have four 20-year-olds and something like six 19s. They play hard and heavy, so that’s what we tried to focus on (Thursday at practice) was good habits, because hard and heavy is not a good recipe for slow and soft.”

Penticton kicks off its East Division swing tonight, followed by visits to the Regina Pats (Saturday), Swift Current Broncos (Tuesday), Saskatoon Blades (Wednesday), Prince Albert Raiders (Friday), and Moose Jaw Warriors (Saturday).

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Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Brandon Wheat Kings forward Chase Surkan, shown after practice at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Thursday afternoon, is set to make his return to the lineup tonight against the P. He missed 15 games after suffering a lower-body injury on Jan. 13 during a game in Prince Albert. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

How the Wheat Kings have debuted against expansion teams

Perry Bergson 4 minute read Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

When you’ve been around the Western Hockey League as long as the Brandon Wheat Kings have, you’ve seen a few expansion clubs. Here’s a look at how the Wheat Kings have done in their first game against every new expansion team that’s joined the league since the dawn of the Internet era in the 1996-97 season.

EDMONTON ICE

(later the Kooteney Ice, Winnipeg Ice, Wenatchee Wild)

1996-97

TALE OF THE TAPE: Penticton at Brandon

2 minute read Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Brandon Wheat Kings vs Penticton Vees

7 p.m. at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

6:30 p.m. (91.5 FM): 7 p.m. (Victory!)

WHEAT KINGS

Wheat Kings: Penticton Primer

2 minute read Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Facts about the Western Hockey League’s newest team, the Penticton Vees, who are in their expansion season.

• ESTABLISHED — 1951 as a senior team, 1961 as a junior team.

• COLOURS — Blue, black and white.

• WHAT DOES THE NAME MEAN? — Vees refer to the varieties of peaches grown in the Okanagan Valley, the Vidette, Victory and Valiant.

Jacobson’s sharp passing dulls Blades

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Jacobson’s sharp passing dulls Blades

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Jaxon Jacobson set up all three goals as the Brandon Wheat Kings pulled five points ahead of the Saskatoon Blades with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Monday afternoon.

Fifth-place Brandon (32-22-1-0) received its goals from Luke Mistelbacher, Prabh Bhathal and Jordan Gavin, with Zach Olsen and David Lewandoski replying for sixth-place Saskatoon (27-23-4-2) in front of a crowd of 3,001.

Brandon has 13 games remaining, while Saskatoon has 12. Both teams are chasing the fourth-place Calgary Hitmen (31-15-6-1) for an extra home date in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

“It’s definitely a battle,” Gavin said. “Us, Saskatoon and Calgary are really battling for the four-five-six (placing) so every game from here on out is huge.”

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Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Saskatoon Blades forward Triston Mitchell-McElhone (25) tries to get a stick on a rebound as Brandon Wheat Kings goalie Jayden Kraus (33) watches and defenceman Cameron Allard (6) tries to tie him up during Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Monday afternoon. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

Mistelbacher’s shootout goal stands as winner

By Perry Bergson 6 minute read Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

The Brandon Wheat Kings earned their third 4-3 consecutive victory on Saturday, rallying from a 3-1 deficit to beat the rebuilding Swift Current Broncos in a shootout in Western Hockey League action at InnovationPlex.

Brandon (31-22-1-0) received its goals from Grayson Burzynski, Jaxon Jacobson and Cameron Allard, with Trae Johnson, Trae Wilke and Carter Moen replying for Swift Current (13-35-3-2) in front of a crowd of 2,311.

Earlier in the day, the team released a statement that forward Joby Baumuller, who was stretchered off the ice and taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday during a 4-3 victory over the visiting Prince Albert Raiders, was resting at his billet house after undergoing comprehensive testing.

Brandon head coach and general manager Marty Murray said his injury-riddled club, which made the six-hour trip to Swift Current earlier in the day, earned a gutsy two points after falling behind 3-1. They dressed six defencemen and 11 forwards as 16-year-old callup Carson Park made his WHL debut.

Wheat Kings hang on to beat Raiders

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Wheat Kings hang on to beat Raiders

By Perry Bergson 7 minute read Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

It took six tries, but the Brandon Wheat Kings finally solved the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday, handing the visitors a 4-3 loss in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

Brandon (30-22-1-0) received its goals from Luke Mistelbacher, Nick Johnson, Gunnar Gleasman and Jaxon Jacobson, with Jonah Sivertson, Riley Boychuk and Linden Burrett replying for Prince Albert (40-8-5-0) in front of a crowd of 3,233.

Brandon head coach and general manager Marty Murray said it was nice to finally earn two points against Prince Albert.

“I’ve actually liked our games in Brandon when we played them,” Murray said. “There’s another level we have to get to but it’s our last game, our sixth game of the year against these guys and I thought we deserved better in our home games.

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