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April 2, 2026 - With their season on the line, the Wheat Kings came out of the gate with their best start of the series so far. Little by little, however, the Hitmen ate away at the lead Brandon had built.
Grayson Burzynski and Chase Surkan scored, and Filip Ruzicka made 23 saves but it wasn't enough to save the Wheat Kings' season as they fell to the Calgary Hitmen 4-2.
"We came out extremely hard, that was probably some of our best hockey that we've played in the first ten minutes of the game tonight," said Wheat Kings head coach an... Full Story
March 31, 2026 - Another close game, this one in regulation, went against the Brandon Wheat Kings in Virden as they faced the Calgary Hitmen in game three of their first round series.
Luke Mistelbacher scored, and Filip Ruzicka was stellar again with 48 saves, but the Wheat Kings fell 3-1 with an empty netter. Eric Tu made 35 saves on 36 shots for Calgary.
"I thought our exits were missing execution," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "Having clean breakouts, sometimes we'd turn it over or there would be a muffed puck in... Full Story
March 30, 2026 - The Wheat Kings overcame a tough start, took a third period lead, and ultimately saw another playoff game go to overtime in Calgary. And again, it ended in a heartbreaker.
Luke Mistelbacher scored twice, and Jaxon Jacobson, Jimmy Egan, and Grayson Burzynski all scored but the Wheat Kings dropped their second consecutive overtime game. Filip Ruzicka made 38 saves in the loss.
"The first period was really rough and I can't really put my finger on it," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "It was tough coming ... Full Story
March 27, 2026 - A goaltenders' duel where both teams battled their hearts out and set the table for one heck of a series ultimately went against the Wheat Kings in Calgary for their playoff opener.
Filip Ruzicka was sensational with 64 saves, but the Hitmen took a 1-0 triple overtime victory over Brandon. Both teams went 0-for-3 on the power play.
"That's a heartbreaker, no question, to lose a game like that," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "It was a hard-fought game. Our guys left it all out there. They were gassed ... Full Story
The Brandon Wheat Kings are a junior hockey team. Based in Brandon, Manitoba, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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Hitmen End Wheat Kings' Season with Third Period Rally
April 2, 2026 - With their season on the line, the Wheat Kings came out of the gate with their best start of the series so far. Little by little, however, the Hitmen ate away at the lead Brandon had built.
Grayson Burzynski and Chase Surkan scored, and Filip Ruzicka made 23 saves but it wasn't enough to save the Wheat Kings' season as they fell to the Calgary Hitmen 4-2.
"We came out extremely hard, that was probably some of our best hockey that we've played in the first ten minutes of the game tonight," said Wheat Kings head coach an... Full StoryMore Brandon Wheat Kings stories below
Wheat Kings Pushed to Brink After Game Three Loss against Hitmen
March 31, 2026 - Another close game, this one in regulation, went against the Brandon Wheat Kings in Virden as they faced the Calgary Hitmen in game three of their first round series.
Luke Mistelbacher scored, and Filip Ruzicka was stellar again with 48 saves, but the Wheat Kings fell 3-1 with an empty netter. Eric Tu made 35 saves on 36 shots for Calgary.
"I thought our exits were missing execution," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "Having clean breakouts, sometimes we'd turn it over or there would be a muffed puck in... Full StorySecond Straight Overtime Gut-Punch for Wheat Kings in Calgary
March 30, 2026 - The Wheat Kings overcame a tough start, took a third period lead, and ultimately saw another playoff game go to overtime in Calgary. And again, it ended in a heartbreaker.
Luke Mistelbacher scored twice, and Jaxon Jacobson, Jimmy Egan, and Grayson Burzynski all scored but the Wheat Kings dropped their second consecutive overtime game. Filip Ruzicka made 38 saves in the loss.
"The first period was really rough and I can't really put my finger on it," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "It was tough coming ... Full StoryWheat Kings Fall in Triple OT Heartbreaker in Game One
March 27, 2026 - A goaltenders' duel where both teams battled their hearts out and set the table for one heck of a series ultimately went against the Wheat Kings in Calgary for their playoff opener.
Filip Ruzicka was sensational with 64 saves, but the Hitmen took a 1-0 triple overtime victory over Brandon. Both teams went 0-for-3 on the power play.
"That's a heartbreaker, no question, to lose a game like that," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "It was a hard-fought game. Our guys left it all out there. They were gassed ... Full StoryBrandon Wheat Kings News
- Hitmen End Wheat Kings' Season with Third Period Rally - April 2, 2026
- Wheat Kings Pushed to Brink After Game Three Loss against Hitmen - March 31, 2026
- Second Straight Overtime Gut-Punch for Wheat Kings in Calgary - March 30, 2026
- Wheat Kings Fall in Triple OT Heartbreaker in Game One - March 27, 2026
- Wheat Kings Hit 40-Win Mark with Season Closing Victory over Regina - March 21, 2026
- Three-Goal Third Secures Wheat Kings' Win in Regina - March 20, 2026
- Wheat Kings Fall in Season Series Finale with Saskatoon - March 19, 2026
- Wheat Kings End Alberta Trip with Loss in Edmonton - March 14, 2026
- Wheat Kings Claim One Point, Drop Second in Red Deer - March 13, 2026
- Wheat Kings Win Third Period to Take Victory over Hitmen - March 13, 2026
- Walleye Score Three Times in Third to Complete Weekend Sweep of Slough Sharks - March 8, 2026
- Walleye Take Round One of Fishing Derby Weekend in Shootout - March 6, 2026
- Second Period Slump Sinks Wheat Kings against Tigers - March 5, 2026
- Wheat Kings Bounce Back with Gritty Win over Pats - February 27, 2026
- Cougars Deny Wheat Kings B.C. Division Sweep, End Winning Streak - February 24, 2026
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| Thu., Apr 2 | L | Calgary 4 at Brandon 2 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Tue., Mar 31 | L | Calgary 3 at Brandon 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sun., Mar 29 | L | Brandon 5 at Calgary 6 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Mar 27 | L | Brandon 0 at Calgary 1 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Mar 21 | W | Regina 2 at Brandon 4 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 20 | W | Brandon 6 at Regina 3 | Final |
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- Brandon Wheat Kings handed playoff exit after sweep - WHL Winnipeg Sun (April 4)
- Goalies stand tall as illness strikes - WHL Brandon Sun (April 4)
- Boehm grows in second season - WHL Brandon Sun (April 4)
- Hitmen sweep Wheat Kings to advance to WHL second round - WHL Calgary Sun (April 3)
- Hitmen rally to sweep Wheat Kings - WHL Brandon Sun (April 3)
- Ethan Moore making things happen for Hitmen in 2026 WHL playoffs - WHL Calgary Sun (April 1)
- Sports Looking Back: April 1, 2026 - WHL Brandon Sun (April 1)
- Hitmen go up 3-0 on Wheat Kings - WHL Brandon Sun (April 1)
- Wheat Kings feel highs, lows in playoffs - WHL Brandon Sun (April 1)
- TALE OF THE TAPE: Calgary at Brandon - WHL Brandon Sun (March 31)
- Wheaties remain confident after OT losses - WHL Brandon Sun (March 31)
- WHL Calgary Hitmen stay true to hard-working identity in playoff wins - WHL Calgary Sun (March 30)
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