Manitoba news: The Brandon Wheat Kings turned a tight Remembrance Day matinee into a rout, scoring three times in the third period to beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-2 at Westoba Place and keep their grip on first place in the WHL East Division.
The Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-2 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Westoba Place in Brandon. The Wheat Kings led 3-1 after two periods, then pulled away in the third to stay on top of the WHL East Division in a Remembrance Day matinee.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 12, 2026
Sources: WHL Recap, WHL Game Day Hub | Last updated: November 12, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Final score: Brandon Wheat Kings 6, Portland Winterhawks 2, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Westoba Place in Brandon.
- The game was tied 1-1 after the first period. Brandon led 3-1 after the second, then scored three more in the third.
- Kris Muissu scored the final Brandon goal at 15:48 of the third period, assisted by B. Turko and Jaxon Jacobson.
- Portland outshot Brandon 30 to 26, but went 1 for 5 on the power play. Brandon went 0 for 2.
- Brandon led the WHL East Division with 25 points going into the game.
How did the Brandon Wheat Kings pull away?
Portland struck first on the power play, with Reed Brown scoring his team leading seventh goal of the season, assisted by Stevie Grumley and Alessandro Domenichelli. Brandon answered to tie it 1-1 by the end of the first period, then took control with two more goals in the second for a 3-1 lead. The third period belonged to the Wheat Kings, who added three more while Portland managed one, closing out a 6-2 win in front of the home crowd.
The final Brandon goal came at 15:48 of the third period, with Kris Muissu finishing a play set up by B. Turko and Jaxon Jacobson. Through 19 games, Muissu led Brandon in scoring with 13 goals and 8 assists, while Jacobson had 19 points on 6 goals and 13 assists.
Westoba Place, home of the Brandon Wheat Kings in Brandon, Manitoba. Photo: Words in the Wind, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Who stood out for Brandon?
The Richardson Pioneer Stars of the Game told the story. B. Turko, wearing No. 77, took first star honours, with No. 11 Surkan second and No. 17 Baumuller third. Muissu’s goal capped a night where Brandon’s top line kept producing, and the Wheat Kings held the East Division lead despite being outshot 30 to 26.
What comes next for both teams?
This was the only meeting of the season between the two clubs. For Portland, the loss opened a two week eastern road swing, with five games in nine days in Saskatchewan up next. For Brandon, the win keeps the Wheat Kings on top of the East Division as the season builds toward the winter stretch.
Off the ice, Prairie Mountain Health collected mitts, toques and socks at the game for its Spread the Warmth campaign, turning a Remembrance Day matinee into a small act of community care as well as a win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Brandon and Portland?
Brandon won 6-2 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Westoba Place in Brandon. The game was tied 1-1 after the first period and Brandon led 3-1 after the second.
Who were the stars of the game?
The Richardson Pioneer Stars of the Game were No. 77 B. Turko with first star, No. 11 Surkan with second star and No. 17 Baumuller with third star.
Where do the Wheat Kings sit in the standings?
Brandon led the WHL East Division with 25 points going into the game against Portland.
Jordin Tootoo’s No. 22 Brandon Wheat Kings jersey. Photo: Sean Russell, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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