Killam Wheat Kings

Killam Wheat Kings
CityKillam, Alberta, Canada
LeagueNEAJBHL
Home arenaKillam Agriplex
ColoursGreen, gold    
General managerCanada Murray Gaume[when?][citation needed]
Head coachCanada Bob Charchun[when?][citation needed]
Franchise history
1981–presentKillam Wheat Kings

The Killam Wheat Kings are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Killam, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League (NEAJBHL). They play their home games at Killam Agriplex.

History

In 2012, the Killam Wheat Kings were selected to be the host of the Russ Barnes Trophy Championships. As host they were guaranteed a spot in the Provincial Championships and an opportunity to earn their way to the Keystone Cup to battle for the Western Canada Junior B Championships.

Season-by-season record

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
2010–11 31 18 11 2 38 220 130 853 5th, NEAJBHL Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–3 (Bisons)
2011–12 32 18 14 0 36 195 138 5th, NEAJBHL Lost in Finals, 0–4 (Ice)
advance to Provincials
2012–13 34 19 13 2 40 162 128 3rd, NEAJBHL Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Bisons)
2013–14 34 14 15 5 33 124 134 4th, NEAJBHL Lost in Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Warriors)
2014–15 36 22 6 8 51 166 132 1189 3rd, NEAJBHL Won Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Rangers)
Lost Semifinals, 0–4 (Ice)
2015–16 17 14 2 1 29 103 50 1479 2nd of 10
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 4–0 (T-Birds)
Won Semifinals, 4–0 (Canadiens)
Lost League Finals, 1–4 (Bisons)
2016–17 36 21 14 1 181 140 43 1479 4th of 10
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Ice)
Lost Semifinals, 2–4 (Bisons)
2017–18 36 25 10 1 51 198 118 1170 2nd of 10
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Bandits)
Lost Semifinals, 2-4 (T-Birds)
2018–19 32 21 7 4 52 167 134 1110 3rd of 9
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Bandits)
Lost Semifinals, 1-4 (Clippers)
2019–20 32 14 13 5 33 144 147 746 4th of 8
NEAJBHL
Lost Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Ice)
2020–21 2 2 0 0 4 12 5 94 Remaining Season Cancelled - covid-19
2021–22 34 22 11 4 45 145 96 914 3rd of 7
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 4-0 (Bandits)
Lost Semifinals 2-4 (Canadiens)
2022–23 31 23 8 0 46 149 68 898 3rd of 8
NEAJBHL
Won Quarterfinals, 3-0 (Ice)
Lost Semifinals, 2-4 (Bisons)
2023–24 31 13 17 1 27 118 137 x 5th of 8
NEAJBHL
Lost Quarterfinals, 0-4 (Tigers)

Russ Barnes Trophy

Alberta Jr. B Provincial Championships

Year Round Robin Record Standing SemiFinal Bronze Medal Game Gold Medal Game
2012 L, Spruce Grove Regals, 2–9
L, Whitecourt Wolervines, 2–3
L, Okotoks Bisons, 0–6
0–3–0 4th of 4, Pool B
2016* T, North Edmonton Red Wings 4–4
T, North Peace Navigators, 4–4
L, Red Deer Vipers, 2–3
0–1–2 4th of 4, Pool

* — Heritage League had two representatives with Red Deer being host, NEAJBL given second team.

NHL alumni

Awards and trophies

Top Scorer

  • Shayne Andres: 2010–11

See also