Busy Weekend in Store for Wheat Kings
September 11, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Brandon, MB. - This weekend's pre-season home and home series with the Regina Pats may be dominating the Brandon Wheat Kings' thoughts this weekend but come Sunday, a number of them will be assisting the Brandon Humane Society with their 14th Annual Wag-a-Tail Walkathon at KIN Park, located on the corner of 1st Street and Aberdeen Avenue.
Four members of the hockey club including local products Tyler Coulter, Tanner Kaspick and Duncan Campbell will be attending the event, which kicks with registration at 9 a.m. The actual Walk will be held from 9-11 a.m. with a barbecue to be held from 10:30 to noon with the players.
Joining the former AAA Midget Wheat Kings will be Nolan Patrick, Kale Clague, Quintin Lisoway, Braylon Shmyr and Mark Matsuba.
(Some Rules to Remember)
- All dogs must be leashed and have complete up to date vaccinations and shots
- Please do not bring female dogs in season or animals needing muzzles
- Participants are expected to practice responsible pet ownership
- No bicycles, skateboard, rollerblades or scooters allowed
All proceeds from this year's Wag-a-Tail Walkathon benefit the Brandon Humane Society, who provide shelter to over 400 lost, unwanted, abused or abandoned animals each year.
The Brandon Humane Society is a non-profit charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. All operating costs are completely covered by donations and special events such as this.
On the ice, the Wheat Kings kick off their 4-game pre-season schedule Friday night at home, before travelling to Regina for a Saturday night return match. Friday's game will feature Russian blueliner Ivan Provorov, who returned to Brandon earlier this week. The WHL's Eastern Conference Defenceman of the Year in 2014-15, will be leaving for Philadelphia's National Hockey League Training Camp next week.
Provorov was the Flyers' first round selection (7th overall) in June's NHL Draft in Florida.
Meanwhile Single Game Tickets for this year's Home Opener - Friday, September 25th vs.Swift Current - are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
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