Rebels drop close one in Prince Albert

Three minutes later, Rebels captain Reese Johnson scored his fifth to even the score. Josh Tarzwell got the assist.

After getting blown up by Zach Hayes earlier in the shift, Reece Johnson heads to the front of the net and ties the game up for Red Deer. Of course, it was Johnson that scored the highlight reel GWG vs Raiders last week. 1-1 with now 5 minutes gone pic.twitter.com/7Buohd0mAd

— Jeff D’Andrea (@Jeff_paNOW) October 14, 2018

The score was remained 1-1 until five minutes into the third when Brett Leason scored the game winner.

Both teams were 0/2 on the power play. Red Deer outshot Prince Albert 29-27, including 12-5 in the final frame.

Rebels goalie Ethan Anders made 25 saves.

Next up for the Rebels is a chance at redemption against the Oil Kings on Friday night at Rogers Place. Red Deer lost its first two games of the season to Edmonton. The broadcast can be heard on 106.7 The Drive starting at 6:50 p.m.

The Rebels return home Saturday night for the first of four straight at the Enmax Centrium versus Kootenay.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Rebels drop close one in Prince Albert

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