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GAME HUB: Wheat Kings Look to Rebound Versus Warriors

January 13, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


It's Real Canadian Superstore #YourTeamYourTeam Jersey night when the Wheat Kings host the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Wheat Kings will be wearing special fan designed jerseys which will be auctioned off today. Visit the Wheat Kings social media for links on how to big on jerseys.

Catch the action beginning at 7:00pm from Westoba Place. Doors open at 6:00pm.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 17-19-4-0 Home: 8-10-2-0 Road: 9-9-2-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 9-4-2-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 9-4-2-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (22) - Nate Danielson Assists (30) - Nate Danielson

Points (52) - Nate Danielson PIMS (100) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (10) - Brett Hyland Shots (140) - Nate Danielson

Wins (15) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (2) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.912) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.88) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings struggles versus the Medicine Hat Tigers continue after suffering a 4-3 regulation loss Friday night., It was a game where the Wheat Kings took a 3-2 lead midway through the period, but the Tigers were able to score a pair of goals in the final 7 minutes of the game to escape with a big two points. Nolan Ritchie came out of the game with one goal and one assist and Nate Danielson's team leading 22nd of the year extended his point streak to 9 games.

Jan 14th VS Moose Jaw: The Wheat Kings homestand continues when they take on the Moose Jaw Warriors tonight. These two clubs met back to back New Years Eve weekend when the Wheat Kings defeated the Warriors 11-2 in Moose Jaw and then lost the next night in Brandon by a score of 6-2. The Warriors head into this game coming off a big 4-2 win over the Portland Winterhawks. The Warriors have won 3 of their last 6 games and are looking at getting on track to keep up with the Red Deer Rebels and Saskatoon Blades for the #2 and #3 spots in the Eastern Conference standings.

New Alternate Captains: Wheat Kings Coaching Staff announced Saturday morning that Quinn Mantei & Logen Hammett have been named Alternate Captains for the remainder of the season. This fills the vacancy left from Jake Chiasson & Mason Ward being dealt at the Trade Deadline. When the Wheat Kings wear Home White's the Captain will be Nolan Ritchie, with alternates Brett Hyland, Nate Danielson & Logen Hammett. When the Wheat Kings wear their road black jerseys the Captain will be Nate Danielson, with alternates Nolan Ritchie, Calder Anderson & Quinn Mantei.

Central Scouting: Nate Danielson & Carson Bjarnason made the NHL's Central Scouting List in the Mid Term Rankings but there's a new Wheat King emerging in the 2nd half and that's blue liner Quinn Mantei. The Weyburn, SK native has improved over the past two months and is ranked #153 among North American skaters. Danielson is ranked #13 in that same category and Carson Bjarnason is ranked #1 among North American goalies.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 14 goals scored in his last 14 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 37 points in his last 22 games and is on a 9 game point streak. Nolan Ritchie has 27 points in his last 19 games. Calder Anderson has 17 points in his last 13 games.

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 (945)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 100 PIMS

STEALS OF THE NIGHT

We want to send off the #BWK boys on their Alberta road trip next week with some big crowds this weekend! So we're offering a 2 for 1 weekend to pack the place! Receive both games this weekend for the price of one, when you purchase your tickets at the Box Office. Just a reminder that our Family Pack is still available for the remainder of the 2022/23 season, which includes 2 adult & 2 kids tickets for only $50.

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