High-flying Rebels upset by Raiders

Jan 6, 2023 | 9:03 PM

A low-scoring affair ended in a Red Deer Rebels loss Friday night in Prince Albert, where the hometown Raiders overcame the odds to beat the visitors 2-1.

Coming into the game, the now 26-7-1-3 Rebels had dominated the now 13-21-3-0 Raiders, winning 3-0 at home on Oct. 22 and 6-1, also at home, on Nov. 26.

What’s more is Red Deer was flying high, going 8-2-0-0 in its past 10, while the Raiders were 2-7-1-0

They’ll face off once more this regular season, Feb. 28 in PA.

Scoring summary

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On this night, Red Deer got on the board first, Jace Isley (20th) scoring at 16:13 of the first period.

In the second, the home team took over. First, Ryder Ritchie (10th) scored at 8:15, and then Sloan Stanick (13th) tallied the eventual game winner at 13:19.

The Rebels gave up two full power plays plus a late double minor, limiting their opportunities for a third period comeback.

Between the pipes, Rhett Stoesser (13-3-0-0) stopped 18 of 20 shots faced, while the Raiders’ Max Hildebrand (4-6-3-0) made 32 saves on 33 shots fired his way.

Shots

RD: 33

PA: 20

Power play

RD: 0/6

PA: 0/5

THREE STARS

1st: Max Hildebrand (PA)

2nd: Ryder Ritchie (PA)

3rd: Eric Johnston (PA)

The Rebels (1st in the Central) are right back at it on Saturday, Jan. 7 as they travel to Saskatoon to face the 25-6-2-0 Blades (2nd in the East).

Puck drop is at 6 p.m. Mountain Time, with the pre-game live on 106.7 REWIND Radio starting at 5:50.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

High-flying Rebels upset by Raiders

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