Raiders edge Wheat Kings 4-3

Sloan Stanick scored twice as the visiting Prince Albert Raiders dealt a potential death blow to the playoff ambitions of the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday when they beat the hosts 4-3 in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Friday.

Wheat Kings enter must-win territory

The Brandon Wheat Kings enter the second last weekend of the Western Hockey League season with their playoff hopes in critical condition.

Slow start sinks Wheat Kings, hurts playoff chances

REGINA – The Brandon Wheat Kings (26-30-8-0) quest for a spot in the 2023 Western Hockey League playoffs took a hit on Wednesday night. 

The Regina Pats (32-27-3-1) raced out to a three-goal lead in the first period and withstood a late comeback bid by the Wheat Kings on their way to a 6-3 win over their East Division rivals at the Brandt Centre. 

In addition to suffering their second straight loss, the Wheat Kings are now two points out of the eighth and final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference after the Calgary Hitmen cruised to a 7-1 triumph over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. 

Brandon remains tied for ninth with the Swift Current Broncos, who dropped a 3-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blades on Wednesday. 

Hammett, club disappointed with season

Logen Hammett is about to have a new experience, and the Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman isn’t especially excited about it.

WHL NOTEBOOK: Hoffrogge seizes new opportunity

It’s been a wild eight-month stretch for Jacob Hoffrogge, but the defenceman is finally getting a massive opportunity in the Western Hockey League.

Newest Wheat Kings settling in nicely

The Brandon Wheat Kings are making a final desperate push to earn a Western Hockey League playoff berth with three newcomers helping lead the charge.

Wilsons meet as foes for first time

On Oct. 11, brothers Wyatt and Tony Wilson suited up for the Victoria Royals against the visiting Kelowna Rockets. The teenagers from Swift Current couldn’t have imagined what the next few months would bring.

Wheat Kings stymie Tigers

Nick Jones’ first career Western Hockey League shutout came at a great time for the Brandon Wheat Kings.

Wheat Kings hold off Raiders

A four-goal second period proved important for the Brandon Wheat Kings (24-28-8-0) on Tuesday as they came away with a 4-3 win over the Prince Albert Raiders (25-32-3-0) in front of a crowd of 2,009 at the Art Hauser Centre.

Eskit enjoys his WHL debut

Ethan Eskit’s internship with the Brandon Wheat Kings has quickly turned into a lifelong memory.

WHL NOTEBOOK: Ginnell rolls with punches in wild year

Riley Ginnell has skated with three different Western Hockey League teams this year, and when the smoke cleared, found himself part of the hottest show in junior hockey.

Rebels double up Wheat Kings

Ben King scored twice as the Red Deer Rebels blew open the game in the second period in a 6-3 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings in Western Hockey League action at Westoba Place on Friday.

Wheat Kings face division leaders

The path to the Western Hockey League playoffs isn’t about to get easier for the Brandon Wheat Kings this weekend, with the Eastern Conference’s two division leaders visiting.

Wheat Kings run over Warriors

The Brandon Wheat Kings snapped a three-game losing streak in impressive fashion on Wednesday.

Mantei builds on unusual rookie season

Not many players have been called on for so much with as little experience as Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Quinn Mantei had a year ago.