Rebels sign 2023 first round pick Beckett Hamilton

Forward Beckett Hamilton was drafted by the Red Deer Rebels just a week ago, and signed with the WHL club on May 19.

Hamilton, of Humboldt, SK, was taken 18th overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

“I’m very happy. It’s a great place to be and I’m excited,” Hamilton said about being selected by Red Deer. “Honestly, I was really hoping to go to Red Deer because it’s such a great place.”

Hamilton piled up 83 points in 29 regular season games in 2022-23 with the Humboldt Broncos U15 AA. He added 33 points in nine playoff games.