Patrick expected back this week

Aaron Vickers2017 Draft Center, WHL

Nolan Patrick is back. Almost. Patrick, first in Future Considerations’ Winter ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, is hoping to play when the Brandon Wheat Kings host the Kootenay Ice on Friday. “That’s the plan,” Wheat King GM Grant Armstrong told Bob McKenzie of TSN. “[Monday] will be his first (cleared for) contact practice, so he’ll practice full up this … Read More

Patrick named Wheat Kings captain

Aaron Vickers2017 Draft Center, WHL

Nolan Patrick didn’t have to wait for his first honor of the season. Patrick, the top-ranked prospect in Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, was named the 59th captain in Brandon Wheat Kings history. He will replace graduated defenseman Macoy Erkamps. The 18-year-old has 73 goals and 162 points in 132 regular season games with the Wheat … Read More