WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Wheat Kings Head to Winnipeg After Postponed Game

Published on December 16, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


After a Postponed game due to weather conditions. The Wheat Kings will only play one game this weekend, this time they will try and travel East to Winnipeg before they break for the Holidays.

Puck drop at 7pm from Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 12-16-3-0 Home: 5-8-2-0 Road: 7-8-1-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 4-1-1-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 4-1-1-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (15) - Nate Danielson Assists (22) - Danielson

Points (36) - Nate Danielson PIMS (75) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (3) - Mason Ward Shots (107) - Nate Danielson

Wins (11) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (1) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.911) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.98) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: After grinding out a 2-1 victory on Saturdays Teddy Bear Toss Night the Wheat Kings had a quick turnaround Sunday afternoon versus the Calgary Hitmen. In a game that started out so well for the Wheat Kings, the Hitmen would quickly turn the tide and win 5-2. Hitmen forward Zac Funk led the way scoring a point off every Hitmen goal finishing the evening with 2 goals and 3 assists earning first start honours. For Wheat Kings forward Nate Danielson, his scoring streak ended at 13 games.

Dec 17th VS Winnipeg Ice: Tonight its the 5th meeting between the Wheat Kings and the Winnipeg Ice. Last time these clubs met was an 8-3 win for the Ice who took full advantage of an ill and beat up the Wheat Kings squad. This will be a motivated Ice team heading into tonight's game with the Ice having their Captain Carson Lambos return from Team Canada camp after being told he will not be playing in the Tournament even though he was a returning player to the roster. The Wheat Kings have had their close games against the number 1 team the country only losing by 1 goal on Sept 24th and Oct 29th. The other two games got away from the Wheat Kings with the Ice winning by margins 3 goals or more.

Heading to Vancouver: Nate Danielson & Carson Bjarnason were named to the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game earlier this week.Bjarnason, 17, was only one of two goaltenders who received an "A" rating by NHL Central Scouting earlier this year. Bjarnason is third in the WHL with total saves and is currently running a 2.98 goals against average with a 0.911 save percentage. Bjarnason also has 1 shutout this season. Danielson, 18, also received an "A" rating by NHL Central Scouting. Danielson leads the Wheat Kings in scoring with 15 goals and 22 assists and just had his 13 game point streak snapped in the loss over the Calgary Hitmen Sunday afternoon. Danielson currently has 22 points in his last 14 games.

Who's Hot: Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 22 points in his last 14 games. Nolan Ritchie has 12 points in his last 9 games. Calder Anderson has 12 points in his last 10 games. Brett Hyland is on a 6 game goal scoring streak.

WHEAT KINGS VS ICE SCHEDULE

Sep. 24 Winnipeg 4 at Brandon 3 Final OT

Oct. 28 Winnipeg 4 at Brandon 1 Final

Oct. 29 Brandon 3 at Winnipeg 4 Final

Nov. 12 Brandon 3 at Winnipeg 8 Final

Dec. 16 Winnipeg at Brandon 7:00 pm CST POSTPONED

Dec. 17 Brandon at Winnipeg 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 3 Winnipeg at Brandon 7:00 pm CST

Mar. 12 Brandon at Winnipeg 5:05 pm CDT

Mar. 24 Winnipeg at Brandon 7:00 pm CDT

Mar. 25 Brandon at Winnipeg 7:05 pm CDT

NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATS

Nate Danielson: Tied for 2nd in the League Lead with (3) Shorthanded Goals

Carson Bjarnason: 3rd the WHL with total saves (703)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 75 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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