Category Archives: Local Sports
Podcast: Retirement calls for NLL reffing G.O.A.T. and longtime Red Deerian Todd Labranche
Listen to the full conversation with NLL legend Todd Labranche on the April 26, 2026 bonus episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast!--Todd Labranche has had a pretty stellar career.Growing up in B.C...
7h ago Todd Labranche of Red Deer when he officiated his 400th NLL game on April 16, 2022 in Vancouver. (Image Credit: Jaclyn McKee/@jaclynmckeephoto on Instagram)
Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs win Esso Cup
In their first trip to the Esso Cup final since hosting it in 2015, the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs beat Ontario's Stoney Creek Sabres to claim a national championship on Saturday in Dieppe, New Bruns...
19h ago (Image Credit: Hockey Canada)
Sutter Fund Chiefs erase deficit to advance to gold medal game at Esso Cup
The U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have advanced to the gold medal game at the 2026 Esso Cup.On Friday, they erased a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Northern Selects 7-4 in the semifinals at the U18 W...
Apr 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)
Sutter Fund Chiefs finish 5-0 in preliminary play at Esso Cup
The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have locked up first place in the standings at the 2026 Esso Cup. On Thursday, they defeated the Stoney Creek Sabres from Ontario 3-1 to finish preliminary action with ...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)
CEBL's Calgary Surge to host games in Red Deer, Lethbridge in May and June
The Calgary Surge, a professional team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, announced they'll play two out-of-market games this regular season in Red Deer and Lethbridge.The announcement was made ...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
Sutter Fund Chiefs score in OT to stay perfect at Esso Cup
The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs won their fourth straight game with a 3-2 overtime victory on Wednesday. They defeated the Northern Selects to remain undefeated at the 2026 Esso Cup in Dieppe, New Bru...
Apr 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)
Sutter Fund Chiefs remain undefeated at Esso Cup
The U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs remain undefeated following the third day of the 2026 Esso Cup.The Chiefs recorded their second straight shutout with a 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Ice on Tue...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)
Red Deer filmmaker shooting for sequel to adaptive sports flick
A Red Deer-born and raised filmmaker is hoping to shoot a sequel to his award-winning movie about adaptive sports.Niek Theelen's Telus Storyhive-funded documentary, 'Love of the Game,' won the fan cho...
Apr 21, 2026
Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs earn second victory at Esso Cup
The U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs improved to 2-0 at the Esso Cup following a shutout victory on Monday.The Chiefs defeated the Moncton Rockets 2-0 with goals from Reece Lacina and Rylee Cruse i...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)
Sutter Fund Chiefs begin Esso Cup with win over Quebec
The U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs' push for a national title got off to a hot start on Sunday.Yesterday, the Chiefs defeated As de Quebec 6-2 to win their first game at the 2026 Esso Cup in Diep...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Hockey Canada/Facebook)