| Killam Wheat Kings | |
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| City: | Killam, Alberta, Canada |
| League: | NEAJBHL |
| Founded: | 1981 |
| Home Arena: | Killam Agriplex |
| Colours: | Green, Gold, White |
| Head Coach: |  Bob Charchun
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| General Manager: | Murray Gaume
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| 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. The Wheat Kings also earned a spot in the 2016 championship when Red Deer was hosting the tournament and the league was given a second spot in the tournament.
Season-by-season record[]
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | OL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2010-11 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 220 | 130 | 853 | 5th | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1-3 (Bisons) |
| 2011-12 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 36 | 195 | 138 | - | 5th | Lost in Finals, 0-4 (Ice) |
| 2012-13 | 34 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 40 | 162 | 128 | - | 3rd | Lost in Semifinals, 0-4 (Bisons) |
| 2013-14 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 124 | 134 | - | 4th | Lost in Quarterfinals, 0-4 (Warriors) |
| 2014-15 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 51 | 166 | 132 | 1189 | 3rd | Won Quarterfinals, 4-0 (Rangers) Lost Semifinals, 0-4 (Ice) |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 103 | 50 | 1479 | 2nd | 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 | Won Quarterfinals, 4-0 (Ice) Lost Semifinals, 2-4 (Bisons) |
| Season | GP | W | L | OL | SL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 198 | 118 | 2nd | Won in Quarterfinals, 4-1 (Bandits) Lost in Semifinals, 2-4 (T-Birds) |
| 2018-19 | 32 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 167 | 134 | 3rd | Won in Quarterfinals, 4-1 (Bandits) Lost in Semifinals, 2-4 (Clippers) |
| 2019-20 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 144 | 147 | 4th | Lost Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Ice) |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 5 | N/A | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 119 | 85 | 3rd | Won in Quarterfinals, 4-0 (Bandits) Lost in Semifinals, 2-4 (St. Paul 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 | 118 | 137 | 27 | - | 5th | 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 |
0-0-4 | 4th of 4 Pool B | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Year | Round Robin | Record | Standing | SemiFinal | Bronze Medal Game | Gold Medal Game |
| 2016* | T, North Edmonton 4-4 L, North Peace L, Red Deer |
0-1-2 | 4th of 4 Pool B | n/a | n/a | n/a |
- - Heritage League has 2 representatives. With Red Deer being host - NEAJBL given 2nd team.
NHL alumni[]
Awards and trophies[]
Top Scorer
- Shayne Andres: 2010-11
See also[]
External links[]
- Official website of the Killam Wheat Kings
- Official website of the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League
- Official website of the Keystone Cup
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