Killam Wheat Kings

Ice hockey team in Alberta, Canada

Killam Wheat Kings

City	Killam, Alberta, Canada
League	NEAJBHL
Home arena	Killam Agriplex
Colours	Green, gold
General manager	Murray Gaume^[when?]^{[citation needed]}
Head coach	Bob Charchun^[when?]^{[citation needed]}
Franchise history
1981–present	Killam 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

External links

Official website of the Killam Wheat Kings

Teams and Leagues eligible for the Russ Barnes Trophy

CalJHL

CBHA Blackhawks

CBHA Rangers

CNHA Blazers

CNHA Canucks

CRAA Blue

CRAA Gold

NWCAA Bruins

NWCAA Stampeders

CapJHL

West Division: Beverly Warriors; Edmonton Mustangs; Morinville Jets; North Edmonton Red Wings; Spruce Grove Regals; St. Albert Merchants; Stony Plain Flyers
East Division: Beaumont Chiefs; Edmonton Royals; Fort Saskatchewan Hawks; Leduc Schwab Riggers; Sherwood Park Knights; Strathcona Bruins; Wetaskiwin Icemen