WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Wheat Kings Host Winterhawks for First Time in 4 Years

Published on January 6, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


The Wheat Kings host the Portland Winterhawks for the first time in 4 years.

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

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 15-17-4-0 Home: 6-9-2-0 Road: 9-8-2-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 7-2-2-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 7-2-2-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (19) - Brett Hyland Assists (26) - Nate Danielson

Points (44) - Nate Danielson PIMS (84) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (8) - Brett Hyland Shots (125) - Nate Danielson

Wins (13) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (2) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.909) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.95) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings picked up a big 6-2 win at home over the Regina Pats. The line of Brett Hyland, Nolan Ritchie & Calder Anderson combined for 9 points. The Wheat Kings also had success on the powerplay going 3 for 4. In their last two games the Wheat Kings out-scored the Regina Pats 10-2.

Jan 6th VS Portland: For the first time in 4 years the Brandon Wheat Kings welcome the Portland Winterhawks to Westoba Place. Last time these two clubs met was South of the border when the Winterhawks defeated the Wheat Kings 4-1 on October 14th, 2019. Only players currently playing for the Wheat Kings who played in that game were Nolan Ritchie & Jake Chiasson. Last time the Winterhawks were in Brandon was January 8th 2019. Only player from both teams that is still around today is Robbie Fromm-Delorme who leads the Winterhawks in scoring in 2022-23. The Wheat Kings have lost their last 5 games versus the Winterhawks with their last victory October 2014 when Jayce Hawryluk scored 4 goals in a 10-3 win inside Westoba Place.

Apprentice VS The Master: Wheat Kings GM/Head Coach Marty Murray & Winterhawks GM/Head Coach Mike Johnston go way back. Johnston coached Murray in two World Junior Championships back in 1994 and 1995 and even coached Murray in the NHL during his short stint with the Los Angeles Kings. Marty Murray's playing career ended in 2010, since then, he's Coached for 11 seasons in the NAHL, USHL & most recently the WHL. Mike Johnston is in his 40th year of coaching hockey. It started at the Collegiate Level before working with Team Canada from 1993 to 1999. After 2000, Johnston worked with the Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins. This is Johnston's 2nd stint with the Portland Winterhawks.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 13 goals scored in his last 11 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 29 points in his last 19 games. Nolan Ritchie has 22 points in his last 15 games. Calder Anderson has 16 points in his last 9 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 (759)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 84 PIMS

STEALS OF THE NIGHT

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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