Rebels down Rockets 4-1, tie Kootenay for final playoff spot
The Red Deer Rebels have pulled even with the Kootenay Ice for the final playoff spot in the WHL Central Division.
Despite being outshot 37-18 Wednesday night in Kelowna, the Rebels pulled out a 3-1 victory over the Rockets and are tied with Kootenay with 51 points on the season.
The Ice fell 3-2 Wednesday night to the Saskatoon Blades. Kootenay has 24 wins this season compared to Red Deer’s 19. Kootenay and Red Deer each have 14 games remaining.
Goaltender Riley Lamb was undoubtedly the star of the show Wednesday. He came into the game fresh off of posting his first shutout of the season Monday in Prince George, and carried that hot play into Kelowna. The Rockets dominated the first two periods, outshooting the Rebels 26-8 through 40 minutes, but the game remained scoreless.