Wheat Kings Head to Winnipeg to Defrost ICE

March 12, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release

The Wheat Kings look to win their 4th straight when they head off to Winnipeg to take on the ICE.

Catch the action beginning at 5:05pm from Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 26-28-8-0 Home: 12-15-5-0 Road: 14-13-3-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 18-13-6-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 18-13-6-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (31) - Nate Danielson Assists (44) - Nate Danielson

Points (75) - Nate Danielson PIMS (131) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (15) - Kayden Sadhra-Kang Shots (242) - Nolan Ritchie

Wins (21) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (3) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.904) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (3.00) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings flexed their offensive muscle Saturday defeating the Edmonton Oil Kings 10-2. It was a career night for multiple Wheat Kings. Dawson Pasternak had his first 3 point game with 2G-1A. Kayden Sadhra-Kang picked up his first multi point night with 2 assists. Then, top prospect Joby Baumuller scored his 1st career WHL goal. The win put the Wheat Kings in a 3 way tie for 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings along with the Calgary Hitmen and Swift Current Broncos.

March 12th VS Winnipeg ICE : The Wheat Kings and Winnipeg ICE meet for the 8th time this season. Last time these two clubs met was a forgettable one for the Wheat Kings who lost 8-3 in Westoba Place. It was another 2nd period collapse with the ICE scoring 5 second period goals. Conor Geekie and Connor McClennon led the way, each scoring 3 points that evening. Both the ICE and the Wheat Kings have won 3 games in a row with the ICE leading the Eastern Conference with 103 points, 10 more than the Saskatoon Blades.

Nationally Recognized: Goaltender Nick Jones was named CHL's 3rd Star of the Night last Wednesday after recording the 1st shutout of his Western League career stopping all 26 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Called Up: Wheat Kings Top Prospect Joby Baumuller has been called up and will remain with the Wheat Kings for the rest of the season. The former 12th overall pick, Baumuller finished tied for 4th overall in goal scoring as a 15-year-old in the Saskatchewan U18 AAA Hockey League this year.

Canada West Champs: Wheat Kings Alumni Zach Wytinck, Connor Gutenberg & Jaeger White will play in the Canadian University Cup after University of Calgary defeated University of Alberta 2-1 Sunday. Former Prince George Cougars captain Josh Maser broke a 1-1 tie with 3:16 remaining in the third period, while former Lethbridge Hurricanes and Moose Jaw Warriors netminder Carl Tetachuk made 18 saves as the University of Calgary claimed its first Canada West Men's Hockey title in 27 years Sunday. Both the University of Calgary and University of Alberta advance to the 2023 University Cup, slated for March 16-19 in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 19 goals scored in his last 21 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 17 points in his last 13 games. Nolan Ritchie has 51 points in his last 41 games.

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. 17 Brandon 3 at Winnipeg 4 Final OT

Feb. 3 Winnipeg 7 at Brandon 6 Final OT

Mar. 4 Winnipeg 8 at Brandon 3 Final

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

Carson Bjarnason: 2nd in the WHL in shutouts (3)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 131 PIMS

Check out the Brandon Wheat Kings Statistics

Western Hockey League Stories from March 12, 2023

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Berezowski Nets Shootout Winner, Tips Outlast Chiefs 5-4 - Everett Silvertips
Warriors Roll Sunday in Sweep of Broncos - Moose Jaw Warriors
Slow Start Impairs Chiefs as Comeback Comes up Short in a Shootout - Spokane Chiefs
ICE Down Brandon Sunday Night - Winnipeg Ice
Broncos Fall 7-3 in Moose Jaw - Swift Current Broncos
Giants Take Clash with PG in OT - Vancouver Giants
ICE Snap Wheat Kings' Winning Streak - Brandon Wheat Kings
Raiders End Season Series against Blades with Dominant 8-1 Win - Prince Albert Raiders
Pats to Wear Orange Jerseys for Indigenous Celebration Night; Jersey Auction Now Live - Regina Pats
Americans Host Rockets for Sunday Matchup - Tri-City Americans
Preview: Chiefs Cap Three-In-Three on the Road against Silvertips - Spokane Chiefs
Cougars Secure Third Consecutive Victory with 6-3 Victory in Victoria - Prince George Cougars
Gameday: Blades vs Raiders at 4:00pm CST - Saskatoon Blades
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ICE vs Brandon Wheat Kings, 5:00 at the ICE Cave Inside Wayne Fleming Arena - Winnipeg Ice
Rockets Earn Playoff Spot with Overtime Victory - Kelowna Rockets
Wild Goal Fest Ends in OT as Spokane Officially Falls Out of Playoff Contention - Spokane Chiefs

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