Brooks, AB — August 12, 2026 — The Brooks Bandits are pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Wilkinson to the organization as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming season. A St. Albert, Alberta native, Wilkinson brings a strong combination of playing experience, coaching experience and player-development expertise to the Bandits coaching staff. Wilkinson played five seasons in the Alberta […]

Brooks, Alberta – The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Wayne Labrie will assume the position of General Manager. This change more accurately reflects the integral role Wayne successfully undertook throughout last season. His responsibilities extended well beyond the traditional boundaries of his previous position, and his leadership and contribution were instrumental in […]

Brooks, Alberta – The Brooks Bandits would like to congratulate local product Shane Smith and his family on his signing with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL. The Cessford, Alberta product played 263 WHL games across six seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Hurricanes, and Kelowna Rockets. He participated in the Memorial Cup last […]

Brooks, Alberta – The Brooks Bandits would like to congratulate Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development Cole McCaig on accepting the Head Coach/GM position with the Flin Flon Bombers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). McCaig was an integral part of the Bandits organization last season, playing a key role in the development of our players while […]