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Home Opener Plans Continue

September 22, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, MB. - Plans continue for what should be an exciting Opening Night Friday when the Brandon Wheat Kings bring the curtain up on their 2015-16 Western Hockey League season against the visiting Swift Current Broncos.

In addition to unveiling three Championship banners before the game, the Wheat Kings plan to have two special guests in attendance to help celebrate the season opener as well as the Western Hockey League's 50th Season.

The Wheat Kings, the defending Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy winners as the 2014-15 Regular Season Champions, were 3-0-1-0 in four pre-season games and are playing without four regulars, who are currently attending National Hockey League Training Camps.

While the Minnesota Wild returned Reid Duke on Tuesday, Ivan Provorov, Jayce Hawryluk, John Quenneville and Tim McGauley continue to skate with Philadelphia, Florida, New Jersey and Washington respectively.

Brandon currently has seven rookies on its roster, including two former AAA Midget Wheat Kings - Center Connor Gutenberg and left-winger Ty Lewis.

They're joined by defenceman Dominic Thom (Calgary), goalkeeper Logan Thompson (Calgary) and forwards Linden McCorrister (Peguis), Dario Winkler (Zirl, Austria) and Stelio Mattheos (Winnipeg), who was the first overall selection in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary.

Fans are encouraged to come out to the Keystone Centre early Friday night as The Brandon Sun Hockey House will open at 5:30pm in the MNP Convention Hall. In addition to offering a full course pre-game meal, a Kids Play Area will be set up - featuring inflatables from Sporty's at Clear Lake, face painting and kids' meals.

Doors to Westman Communications Group Place will open at 6:30pm and fans should be in their seats early for the banner unveiling and special player introductions. Performing the national anthem on Friday night will be

Tickets to the Brandon Sun Home Opener, presented by 880 CKLQ, are on sale at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling (204) 726-3555 or online at keystonecentre.com.

As of Tuesday afternoon, just over 3,400 seats had been sold for Friday's season opener.

For those fans interested in 2015-16 Season Tickets, stop by the Wheat Kings' office or call (204) 726-3535.

The Wheat Kings, who sold 2,400 season tickets last season, have sold 2,629 for the upcoming campaign.

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