Merv Tweed, MP

Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, CPC) - May 10, 2010: Mr. Speaker, Brandon was recently named the 7^th best Canadian City to live in, and during the 13 days of the Memorial Cup, Brandon will be the #1 place in Canada for hockey fans.

May 14-23 Brandon will host the Canadian Hockey Leagues’ Memorial Cup. In remembrance of the young Canadian men and women who died in service for their country during the First World War - the Memorial Cup will be officially rededicated to all fallen soldiers at CFB Shilo as part of the 2010 Memorial Cup in Brandon.

The Wheat Kings are led into battle by recently named Western Hockey League Executive of the year Kelly McCrimmon. A former Wheat King player, he is now the coach, gm, and owner. Kelly built the Wheat kings into a perennial powerhouse and was instrumental in bringing the memorial cup to Brandon.

The city of Brandon and surrounding area have embraced this event and the volunteer commitment has been overwhelming. This event is a great reward for a City that has supported its “Wheat Kings” faithfully for so many years.

Congratulations Brandon and GO WHEAT KINGS!