Rebels This Week: October 16-22

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UPCOMING GAMES

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New principal named at The Brick Learning Centre in Ponoka

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Contract decision

Red Deer city council to make decision on future of ambulance services on May 12

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comfort for victims and many more

Lacombe Police welcome 'Rally' the support dog

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The Rebels return to Edmonton again Tuesday night for a 7 p.m. tilt versus the Oil Kings. It’s the fourth of 10 meetings this season between the two clubs. Red Deer has won two of the first three.

Friday, the Rebels visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes (7 p.m.) seeking their second-straight win over their southern rivals.

Saturday at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels play host to the Saskatoon Blades in a rematch of last year’s second round epic playoff series. Game time is 7 p.m.

Catch all Rebels game action, home and away, exclusively on 106.7 REWIND Radio, and CHL TV.

NEW THREADS

When the Rebels take on Saskatoon this Saturday at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels will be wearing their all-new third jersey for the first time! Watch on gameday for a special video unveiling these special threads.

IN THE SHOW

A total of 11 former Red Deer Rebels players were included on NHL opening night rosters to begin the 2023-24 season. They include Matt Dumba (Arizona Coyotes – Rebels 2010-13), Jake DeBrusk (Boston Bruins, Rebels 2016), Reese Johnson (Chicago Blackhawks, Rebels 2014-19), Luke Philp (Chicago Blackhawks (injured), Rebels 2016), James Reimer (Detroit Red Wings, Rebels 2005-08), Ryan Nugent Hopkins (Edmonton Oilers, Rebels 2009-11), Josh Mahura (Florida Panthers, Rebels 2014-17), Haydn Fleury (Tampa Bay Lightning, Rebels 2012-16), Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning, Rebels 2015-19), Alexander Alexeyev (Washington Capitals, Rebels 2016-19), Darcy Kuemper (Washington Capitals, Rebels 2008-11).

As well, former Rebels captain Reese Johnson (2014-19) played in his 100^th career NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks!

WHL CUP

The 2023 WHL Cup presented by FPS Payment, goes this week, October 18-22, at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The tournament features teams from the four Western Canadian provinces competing in a round-robin tournament format followed by playoffs. The 2023 WHL Cup will showcase the top 2008-born players from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The Rebels have four prospects taking part: Nickolas Kovich (D, BC), Beckett Hamilton (F, SK), Jake Missura (D, SK), Peyton Shore (G, MB).

“RUNNING OF THE POOCHES”

The inaugural “Running of the Pooches” takes place at Peavey Mart Centrium on November 18 when the Rebels take on the Calgary Hitmen. Check out reddeerrebels.com for details and a look at how your four-legged friend can be involved.