Former Waywayseecappo Wolverines forward Cole Hunter has made the Brandon Wheat Kings’ roster for the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season.
The 18-year-old from Oakburn, Manitoba, joined Brandon as a training-camp invite. Hunter scored against the Regina Pats during the preseason and recorded an assist in Brandon’s preseason finale against the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Hunter played two seasons with Waywayseecappo. He recorded nine goals and 19 assists in 53 games during the 2024-25 season before finishing with 14 goals and 26 assists in 58 games in 2025-26.
In 111 regular-season games with the Wolverines, Hunter recorded 23 goals and 45 assists for 68 points. He added eight points in 14 playoff games.
Hunter is also committed to Northern Michigan University for the 2027-28 season.
Brandon opens its regular season on Friday, September 18, against the Saskatoon Blades.
