By rdnewsNOW staff

Rustlers losing skid reaches three

Nov 26, 2018 | 11:02 AM

After a red hot six-game win streak start to their inaugural season, the Red Deer Rustlers have stumbled into a three-game losing skid.

The Rustlers suffered a pair of losses in North Central Hockey League over the weekend to the Eckville Eagles (3-0 Friday) and the Morinville Kings (4-3 Saturday).

The shutout loss to Eckville was the second straight game in which the Rustlers were blanked.

With a shortened roster Saturday, the Rustlers rebounded with a spirited effort in Morinville, but gave up a late game-winner to the Kings.

“Obviously we were hoping for a better result this weekend, but as a new team, our focus is still process over outcome,” said Assistant Captain Kyle Pess. “You can’t win a championship in November. We let some important points slip away this weekend, but we’re determined to learn from our mistakes and grow as a team.”

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After a bit of a flat effort Friday, Pess said there was a lot to like about the Rustlers’ game on Saturday, other than the final score.

“We came out with a lot of energy and played well with a shortened bench against a very good team in Morinville,” he said. “I think if we can harness that effort and bring it every night, we’ll get back on track in no time.”

The Senior Rustlers are off again this coming weekend, but will have their shot at redemption against the Kings on December 8 in Penhold, the team’s first home game since November 3.

They’ll close out the 2018 portion of the season with another home game against the Eagles on December 15, and a road game in Sylvan Lake December 21 against the Pirates.

(With file from Rustlers media release)