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Getting back on track

Rebels This Week: October 6

Oct 6, 2025 | 1:45 PM

Weekend Setbacks

It was a tough weekend for the Rebels as the club suffered a pair of losses in Saskatchewan.

October 3 – The Rebels had several bad bounces prove fatal in a 4-2 loss to the Saskatoon Blades at SaskTel Centre. Beckett Hamilton netted his first goal of the season and added an assist. Ty Coupland scored his second goal in as many games. Peyton Shore made 27 saves.

October 4 – The Rebels were felled by a shot blocking clinic in a 4-1 road loss to the Prince Albert Raiders at the Art Hauser Centre. Matthew Gard scored his second goal of the season in the opening minute of period two. Chase Wutzke turned in 24 saves.

This Week

Last seen Nov. 28

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the situation is dire

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Lace-'Em Up!

Red Deer's outdoor rinks returning for another season

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A three-game week for the Rebels gets underway Tuesday night (Oct. 7) when they welcome the Lethbridge Hurricanes back to the Marchant Crane Centrium for a 7 p.m. tilt. Then, on Friday, October 10, the Rebels host the Moose Jaw Warriors for the first time this season, with puck drop also set for 7 p.m. The week concludes Saturday when the Rebels head to Lethbridge for a 6 p.m. game versus the Hurricanes.

Tickets for all Rebels home games can be purchased at ticketsalberta.com. Every Rebels game – home and away – is broadcast exclusively on 106.7 REWIND Radio and Victory+.

Oh Captain, My Captain

On October 2, forward Talon Brigley was named as the 29^th captain in Rebels team history. The Sylvan Lake, AB native has played his entire career with the Rebels since being drafted by the club in round two of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. Serving as alternate captains for 2025-26 are defencemen Keith McInnis and Derek Thurston, and forwards Jaxon Fuder and Matthew Gard.

Slovak Attack

Matus Lisy is just the fifth Slovakian-born player to suit up for the Red Deer Rebels. He joins Vladimir Mihalik (2005-06), Juraj Valach (2007-08), Andrej Kudrna (2009-11), Filip Vasko (2021-13), and Mario Grman (2014-15). Meantime, Samuel Drancak is the 19th Czech-born player in team history.

Little Rebel

Does your child want to be a part of the Rebels’ Pre-Game ceremonies? CEDA, TBS Source for Sports, and DQ present the “Little Rebel.” If your child is between 5 and 11 years old and plays hockey or ringette, head down to TBS Source for Sports to enter their name to become the “Little Rebel” for an upcoming game.

DQ Birthday Packages

The DQ Birthday Package is a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday with the Red Deer Rebels and Woolly Bully. Visit the Rebels’ Office or reddeerrebels.com for more information.

East Side Mario’s Family Packs

Get your East Side Marios Family Packs for an upcoming game! You get 2 adult tickets, 2 youth tickets, 4 pop, and 4 hotdogs… plus get Free Mozzarella Sticks with the purchase of an adult entrée the next time you visit East Side Marios in Red Deer. All for just $95!