Category Archives: Local Sports
Rudolph and Hamilton to suit up in upcoming WHL Prospects Game
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph and Red Deer Rebels Beckett Hamilton are set to compete in the upcoming 2026 WHL Prospects Game.Both players, along with 42 other NHL Draft-eligible prospects, were named on We...
Jan 21, 2026 Beckett Hamilton, left, and Daxon Rudolph, right, will play in the 2026 WHL Prospects Game in February. (Image Credit: Mark Peterson and Taylor Lachance/Supplied)
Rebels grab important two points in OT victory over Regina Pats
The Red Deer Rebels knew Tuesday's matchup against the Regina Pats was an important game.And they came away with a vital two points in a 2-1 victory in overtime at the Centrium.Coming into the matchup...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Taylor Lachance/Red Deer Rebels)
RDP Athletics recap: Jan. 23-25
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic basketball and volleyball teams will play the Olds College Broncos. The Queens hockey team will challenge the Medicine Hat College Rattlers, and the Kings hockey te...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: RDP Athletics/Supplied)
RDP Athletics recap: Jan. 16-18
This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic volleyball teams defeated the Briercrest College Clippers. The Queens hockey team downed the SAIT Trojans twice, and the Kings hockey team split its series wit...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: RDP Athletics/Supplied)
RDP Athletes of the Week: Jan. 16-18
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics is very proud to announce Autumn Letwin (Queens volleyball) and Evan Mah (Kings volleyball) as the Boston Pizza RDP Athletes of the Week:Autumn Letwin - Queens vol...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: RDP Athletics/Supplied)
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph named WHL Player of the Week
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph has been named the Western Hockey League Player of the Week for his exceptional play over the last seven days.The Prince Albert Raiders defenceman recorded two goals and four a...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Western Hockey League/Supplied)
'Show the world who we are': Peterman and Gallant motivated to bring home gold at Olympics
Former Red Deerian Jocelyn Peterman hopes her pursuit of a gold medal in the Winter Olympic Games will inspire the next generation.During an online availability with media members from across Canada, ...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Curling Canada/Rob Blanchard)
Rebels shut out Hurricanes to move into eighth place
The Red Deer Rebels got back in the win column on Saturday night.They took down their central division rival Lethbridge Hurricanes, with a 5-0 shutout in front of 4,509 fans at the Centrium.Veteran fo...
Jan 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Tom Grimsdale/Red Deer Rebels)
Rebels come up short against Americans in Brigley's record-setting game
The Red Deer Rebels were firing on all cylinders but came up short in a 5-3 contest against the Tri-City Americans on Friday.Down by a goal late in the game, the Rebels pulled their goalie in a last-d...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Taylor Lachance/Red Deer Rebels)
Revamped AJHL Showcase begins Monday in Red Deer
The 19th annual Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Showcase is coming to Red Deer and Edmonton.It'll take place at the Centrium in Red Deer on Jan. 19 and 20 before moving to Rogers Place in Edmonton...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta Junior Hockey League/Supplied)