WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

GAME HUB: Wheat Kings & Warriors Clash on New Years Eve

Published on December 31, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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The Wheat Kings finish off a busy week when they host the Moose Jaw Warriors on New Years Eve.

Catch the action beginning at 5:00pm from Westoba Place. Stick around for our Bump City Social at the Victoria Inn Banquet Hall featuring the Great Canadian Dueling Pianos. Ticket Packages available on the Wheat Kings website.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 14-16-4-0 Home: 5-8-2-0 Road: 9-8-2-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 6-1-2-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 6-1-2-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (18) - Brett Hyland Assists (25) - Nate Danielson

Points (42) - Nate Danielson PIMS (79) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (7) - Brett Hyland Shots (116) - Nate Danielson

Wins (12) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (2) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.913) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.85) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings are coming off their best game of the year defeating the Moose Jaw Warriors 11-2 Friday night. The game featured 11 different goal scorers with all 4 lines capitalizing on at least one goal. Best performance came from the 3rd line of Zakhar Polshakov, Roger McQueen and Tony Wilson who combined for 8 points. Polshakov and McQueen each had career nights. Nick Jones also picked up his second career WHL win after stopping 23 of 21 shots he faced.

Dec 31st VS Moose Jaw Warriors: Tonight the Wheat Kings have a rematch with the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Wheat Kings will have a quick turnaround with limited rest heading into this game. This will be the first time this season they have to travel home the night before and then host a team the next night. In the two games the Wheat Kings have played the Warriors, the Wheat Kings are 2-0, have outscored the Warriors 14-3 and have only taken 5 penalties total.

150th Game: Nolan Ritchie played in his 150th career WHL Game Wednesday night picking up an assist. Mason Ward played in his 150th Game Friday night in Moose Jaw scoring his 4th of the year.

Prospect Watch: There are 5 Wheat Kings prospects participating in the Circle K Classic in Calgary this week. Yale Goaltender Ethan Eskit is 1-0-1 with two starts between the pipes with a 0.932 save percentage. Edge Forward Carter Klippenstein has 1G-1A in 3 games played.Edmonton Jr Oilers D Carter Rimstad has 2A in 3 games played. NAX forward Drew Williamson has 1G in 3 games played. Saskatoon Blazers D Emerson Clark has 1A in 3 games played. Quarterfinals begin today in Calgary.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland is currently on a 9 game goal scoring streak. Hyland currently has 11 goals scored in his last 9 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 27 points in his last 17 games. Nolan Ritchie has 19 points in his last 13 games. Calder Anderson has 13 points in his last 7 games and is on a 6 game point streak.

WHEAT KINGS VS WARRIORS SCHEDULE

Oct. 1 Moose Jaw 1 at Brandon 4 Final

Dec. 30 Brandon 11 at Moose Jaw 2 Final

Dec. 31 Moose Jaw at Brandon 5:00 pm CST

Jan. 14 Moose Jaw at Brandon 7:00 pm CST

Jan. 27 Brandon at Moose Jaw 7:00 pm CST

Mar. 1 Brandon at Moose Jaw 7:00 pm CDT

NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATS

Nate Danielson: Tied for 3rd in the League Lead with (3) Shorthanded Goals

Carson Bjarnason: 4th the WHL with total saves (722)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 79 PIMS

STEALS OF THE NIGHT

Just a reminder that there is two great promotions to get in on Wheat Kings Games. First is our Family Pack which includes 2 adult & 2 kids tickets for only $50. Then, we have our Home for the Holidays promotion where you spend $100 or more at the Wheat Kings Team Store you receive 2 Tickets to any December Wheat Kings game absolutely FREE.

Check out the Brandon Wheat Kings Statistics

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