Category Archives: Local Sports
Friends on Ice tourney showcasing what ringette has to offer for 35 years
A long-running tournament hosted by the Red Deer Ringette Association is celebrating 35 years this weekend. The Friends on Ice competition features 70 teams and more than 1000 athletes and coaches thi...
Jan 06, 2019
Local Junior 'B' players compete in HJHL All-Star game
The Heritage Junior ‘B’ Hockey League held its All-Star Game on Sunday in Airdrie. Several players from local teams took part playing for Team North. Brody Kalinowski, Mack Differenz and J...
Jan 06, 2019
Optimist Chiefs blanked by Lethbridge in Mac's Tournament quarterfinals
CALGARY- The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs were shutout 3-0 by the Lethbridge Midget AAA Hurricanes in quarterfinals action Monday morning at the Mac’s Tournament in Calgary. Lethbridge led 1-0 throu...
Dec 31, 2018
Optimist Chiefs win pool at Mac's Tournament, will meet Lethbridge in quarterfinals
The Red Deer Optimist Rebels have won their pool and are heading back to the playoffs at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary. Red Deer held on to defeat the Notre Dame Hounds 2-1 on Sunday to finish round...
Dec 30, 2018
Meerman, Mason lead Optimist Chiefs to third win at Mac's Tournament
Brett Meerman and Cade Mason each had four points as the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs won a wild one at the Mac's Tournament Saturday afternoon 7-6 over the Calgary Northstars. Red Deer held a 3-2 lead af...
Dec 29, 2018
Optimist Chiefs 2-0 at Mac's Tournament after comeback win
The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs are 2-0 at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary after a thrilling 5-4 win Friday afternoon over the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds, top top-ranked team in the BC Minor Midget Leagu...
Dec 28, 2018
Vandervlis gives solid Vipers lineup a valuable boost
After a slow start, the Red Deer Vipers are putting together another solid Heritage Junior Hockey League campaign. And they’re adding a big piece ahead of the stretch run. The Snakes are 19-6-1 ...
Dec 28, 2018
Optimist Chiefs win opener at Mac's Tournament
The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs earned a 5-2 win over the Beardy's Blackhawks in their opening game at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary on Wednesday. Red Deer jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period ...
Dec 27, 2018
Competitive Highland dancers named ASDC-Central Athletes of the Month
A pair of competitive Highland dancers from Red Deer have been named Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central, Athletes of the Month for December. Brianna and Gwendolyn Kehler are 14-year-old twin s...
Dec 21, 2018
Knelsen to play for Canada at Spengler Cup
Red Deer Minor Hockey grad Dion Knelsen will play for Canada at the upcoming Spengler Cup. Hockey Canada announced its roster for the annual club tournament on Thursday. Knelsen, a native of Three Hil...
Dec 20, 2018