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April 4, 2025 - A series that was far closer than the final score in games would indicate came to a close on a sad note for the Brandon Wheat Kings in Lethbridge.
Quinn Mantei and Joby Baumuller scored, and Ethan Eskit was incredible with 48 saves. But the Hurricanes moved on to round two with a 5-2 win.
"We hung around there, obviously the difference was the 5-on-3 at the start of the third," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We take a penalty and fall on the puck off the faceoff, they've got pretty good players to gi... Full Story
April 2, 2025 - To a man, the Brandon Wheat Kings all said they weren't ready to be done. As it turned out, they don't have to be just yet.
Nicholas Johnson scored the late third-period goal, and Matteo Michels scored twice in a 6-4 Wheat Kings win. Luke Shipley, Nolan Flamand, and Quinn Mantei also scored, while Ethan Eskit made 38 saves in his first ever playoff start.
"It would have been really easy to fold over tonight," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We had three pretty good players out of the lineup but I thou... Full Story
April 1, 2025 - For the second game in a row, the effort level exceeded the result for the Brandon Wheat Kings against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. This time, it was even more pronounced.
Nolan Flamand scored, and Carson Bjarnason made 22 saves on 24 shots, but the Wheat Kings still fell 3-1 and now trail the Hurricanes 3-0 in the series. Jackson Unger was stellar in the Hurricanes' net with 37 saves.
"Probably even more (frustrating tonight)," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We got down 2-0 there but I thought the guy... Full Story
March 29, 2025 - A tighter defensive effort and statistically better game wasn't enough for the Wheat Kings in game two against the Lethbridge Hurricanes as they fell 4-3 in regulation.
Matteo Michels, Marcus Nguyen, and Nicholas Johnson scored, and Carson Bjarnason made 22 saves as the Wheat Kings fell down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.
"It was a tough one, I thought it was a pretty good effort overall," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We kept them under 30 shots. We gave up two relatively quick ones in the second... Full Story
The Brandon Wheat Kings are a junior hockey team. Based in Brandon, Manitoba, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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Wheat Kings' Season Ends in Game Five Loss in Lethbridge
April 4, 2025 - A series that was far closer than the final score in games would indicate came to a close on a sad note for the Brandon Wheat Kings in Lethbridge.
Quinn Mantei and Joby Baumuller scored, and Ethan Eskit was incredible with 48 saves. But the Hurricanes moved on to round two with a 5-2 win.
"We hung around there, obviously the difference was the 5-on-3 at the start of the third," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We take a penalty and fall on the puck off the faceoff, they've got pretty good players to gi... Full StoryMore Brandon Wheat Kings stories below
Johnson's Third Period Heroics Extend Wheat Kings' Season
April 2, 2025 - To a man, the Brandon Wheat Kings all said they weren't ready to be done. As it turned out, they don't have to be just yet.
Nicholas Johnson scored the late third-period goal, and Matteo Michels scored twice in a 6-4 Wheat Kings win. Luke Shipley, Nolan Flamand, and Quinn Mantei also scored, while Ethan Eskit made 38 saves in his first ever playoff start.
"It would have been really easy to fold over tonight," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We had three pretty good players out of the lineup but I thou... Full StoryWheat Kings Fall in Hard-Fought Game Three Heartbreaker
April 1, 2025 - For the second game in a row, the effort level exceeded the result for the Brandon Wheat Kings against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. This time, it was even more pronounced.
Nolan Flamand scored, and Carson Bjarnason made 22 saves on 24 shots, but the Wheat Kings still fell 3-1 and now trail the Hurricanes 3-0 in the series. Jackson Unger was stellar in the Hurricanes' net with 37 saves.
"Probably even more (frustrating tonight)," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We got down 2-0 there but I thought the guy... Full StoryWheat Kings Battle Hard in Close Game Two Loss
March 29, 2025 - A tighter defensive effort and statistically better game wasn't enough for the Wheat Kings in game two against the Lethbridge Hurricanes as they fell 4-3 in regulation.
Matteo Michels, Marcus Nguyen, and Nicholas Johnson scored, and Carson Bjarnason made 22 saves as the Wheat Kings fell down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.
"It was a tough one, I thought it was a pretty good effort overall," said Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray. "We kept them under 30 shots. We gave up two relatively quick ones in the second... Full StoryBrandon Wheat Kings News
- Wheat Kings' Season Ends in Game Five Loss in Lethbridge - April 4, 2025
- Johnson's Third Period Heroics Extend Wheat Kings' Season - April 2, 2025
- Wheat Kings Fall in Hard-Fought Game Three Heartbreaker - April 1, 2025
- Wheat Kings Battle Hard in Close Game Two Loss - March 29, 2025
- Wheat Kings Doubled up on in Playoff Opener in Lethbridge - March 28, 2025
- Wheat Kings Head to Virden for Playoff Hockey - March 26, 2025
- Celebrating the 2024-25 Team Award Winners - March 23, 2025
- Eskit Shuts Out Pats In Wheat Kings' Regular Season Finale - March 22, 2025
- Wheat Kings Erupt With All-Situations Offense In Win Over Pats - March 21, 2025
- Wheat Kings Fall Just Short in Playoff-Style Matchup with Blades - March 19, 2025
- Wheat Kings Eke Out Overtime Win Over Warriors - March 15, 2025
- Wheat Kings Hold off Plucky Warriors for Crucial Win - March 14, 2025
- Nguyen's Hat Trick Leads Wheat Kings Past Blades in Crucial Contest - March 12, 2025
- Tough Road Trip for Wheat Kings Ends with Loss to Hitmen - March 9, 2025
- Wheat Kings' Late Pushback Not Enough to Break Through in Lethbridge - March 7, 2025
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| Fri., Apr 4 | L | Brandon 2 at Lethbridge 5 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 2 | W | Lethbridge 4 at Brandon 6 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Tue., Apr 1 | L | Lethbridge 3 at Brandon 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 29 | L | Brandon 3 at Lethbridge 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., Mar 28 | L | Brandon 3 at Lethbridge 6 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 22 | W | Brandon 4 at Regina 0 | Final |
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