Grubbe steps in top centre role, Rebels announce March schedule

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The Calgary native is quite aware of how vital a win this weekend over the Calgary Hitmen, who will be playing their first game of the season, would be for the club after going 0-1-1 versus Medicine Hat.

“We should have a bit of an edge already playing two games and Calgary coming out fresher. I think we will have to come out ready to go Friday.”

Winning key face-offs in crucial moments can go a long way towards winning games and Grubbe’s faceoff percentage improved between games one and two, going from 46 per cent to 59 per cent.

“That is something I’ve always liked doing, being the go-to guy for face-offs. That is something that kind of excites me. I look forward to it and study the other guys’ habits before the game… That is something I like to work on.”

Rebels Assistant Coach Ryan Colville was greatly impressed by Grubbe’s play in the first two games.

“I thought he was awesome. He is definitely a lot more powerful. It’s a big jump going from 16-year-old season to 17-year-old season, and he has a full year of just training,” Colville noted.

“You definitely see the strength. I thought his pace of play really improved, and his game speed has really improved.”

Grubbe is eligible for this year’s NHL Draft. He has 32 points in 59 career games played with the Rebels.

Tune in to 106.7 REWIND Radio to listen to both games this weekend between the Rebels and Hitmen – 7:30 p.m. Friday from the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre and 6:00 p.m. Saturday from the Westerner Park Centrium.

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The Rebels have announced their game schedule for the remainder of March.

After this weekend’s two games versus Calgary, the Rebels will play three-game sets versus Lethbridge and Edmonton before having a bye on the final weekend of the month.

Friday, March 12 – Lethbridge at Red Deer – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 13 – Red Deer at Lethbridge – 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 14 – Lethbridge at Red Deer – 6 p.m.

Friday, March 19 – Red Deer at Edmonton – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 20 – Edmonton at Red Deer – 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 21 – Red Deer at Edmonton – 6 p.m.

March 26-28 – BYE