Brandon Wheat Kings Info For The Week Of Oct. 14 — Oct. 20
The Brandon Wheat Kings will be hoping to get back on track Wednesday night when they travel to Moose Jaw to meet the Warriors.
The Brandon Wheat Kings begin the week having lost three of their last four and with their annual west coast road trip set to get underway next week, they will be hoping to rediscover the winning touch against a club that they have defeated three times this season.
In addition to sweeping their season opening home and home series, the Wheat Kings came from behind Friday night – in a game televised across western Canada on Shaw – to beat the visiting Warriors 3-2 in an Overtime Shootout.
While that was a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, the Brandon Wheat Kings failed to keep the momentum going after that dramatic win by losing 5-3 to Saskatoon on Saturday to close out their 5-game homestand and then a 5-1 setback in Regina on Monday afternoon.
Brandon enters the week with a record of 5-5-0.
Following Wednesday’s game in Moose Jaw, the Brandon Wheat Kings will return home to host Hunter Shinkaruk and the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday night, before hitting the road for six straight games beginning Friday, October 25th in Spokane against the Chiefs.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, October 16th @ Moose Jaw
Saturday, October 19th vs. Medicine Hat @ 7:30pm
THIS WEEK’S PRACTICE TIMES (Tentative):
Tuesday, October 15th @ 1:45pm
Thursday, October 17th @ 1:45pm
Friday, October 18th @ 1:45pm
PINK THE RINK IS COMING – HELP SUPPORT THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY:
The Wheat Kings, in conjunction with 94.7 Star FM and 880 CKLQ, have introduced the hockey club’s efforts for a league wide “Pink the Rink” initiative on Saturday, October 19th at Westman Place.
That night, all Wheat King players will wear special-edition “Pink the Rink” game jerseys. Western Manitoba hockey fans as well as the local business community will have the opportunity to bid on several of the jerseys, while others will have a chance purchase raffle tickets for two others to be drawn for at the game.
In addition to those jerseys, two others – including the one to be worn by captain Ryan Pulock – will be available on auction on radio during the days leading up to the game. While fans will be able to call in to bid for Chad Robinson’s jersey during 880 CKLQ’s play by play broadcast with Bruce Luebke from Moose Jaw on Wednesday, October 16th, 94.7 Star FM listeners will have a chance to bid for Pulock’s number 2 jersey during the Friday, October 18th morning show with Tyler Glen and Amber Vandale.
All proceeds from both the raffle and jersey auction will benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.
Fans and businesses interested in placing a “reserve” bid before the October 19th game can do so by calling the Canadian Cancer Society (Brandon office) at (204) 571-2800 or Toll Free 1-888-857-6658.
SPECIAL THEME JERSEYS TO BE UNVEILED:
The Special “Pink the Rink” Theme jerseys will be unveiled to the media at 4:30pm Tuesday, October 15th at the Keystone Centre.
ALSO ON TAP THIS WEEK:
Thursday, October 17th – Canadian Tire Wheat Kings’ Minor Hockey Caravan visit to Wawanesa (presented by the Construction Association of Rural Manitoba).
CIBC READ TO SUCCEED PROGRAM RETURNS:
The hockey club, in association with CIBC has announced the return of the popular “Read to Succeed” program. Among the veterans participating in this year’s program are goalkeeper Curtis Honey, defencemen Nick Walters and forward Jens Meilleur.
Schools interested in scheduling a visit are encouraged to call Drew Clayton at (204) 726-3535 or by email at [email protected]
A LOOK AHEAD TO NOVEMBER HOME SCHEDULE:
1. Thursday, November 7th vs. Saskatoon Blades @ 7pm
2. Friday, November 8th vs. Swift Current Broncos @ 7:30pm
(Ryan Pulock Bobblehead Night presented by Giant Tiger)
3. Monday, November 11th vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes @ 2:30pm
(Koch Fertilizer Minor Hockey Day)
4. Friday, November 15th vs. Saskatoon Blades @ 7:30pm
(Team Poster Day presented by Rocky Mountain Equipment)
5. Saturday, November 30th vs. Prince Albert @ 7:30pm
(Operation Red Nose Campaign Kick off Night)
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ALL 2013-14 GAMES:
Visit the Keystone Centre box office
Call (204) 726-3555
Online at www.wheatkings.com
BRANDON BITS:
Monday’s game marked the 200th in the career of Brandon Wheat Kings captain Pulock. Pulock has 43 goals, 154 points and a +24 rating in his WHL career and is the first of three Wheat Kings who’ll be hitting the 200 game plateau in the next week. Eric Roy played his 199th on Monday while Robinson suited up for his 198th…John Quenneville had a career high 5-game point scoring streak snapped in Monday’s loss in Regina…Of the 12 goals surrendered this past weekend, six came on the powerplay.
courtesy of BrandonWheatKings.com
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