Category Archives: Local Sports
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph named WHL Rookie of the Week
Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Daxon Rudolph has been named the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Rookie of the Week.This marks the second time the 17-year-old from Lacombe has earned WHL Rookie of the ...
Apr 15, 2025
Four Rebels make NHL Central Scouting's final rankings
Four Red Deer Rebels have made Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft.Among North American skaters, forward Matthew Gard is ranked the highest at 37th, while Rebels teammates Lu...
Apr 15, 2025
Nicholas Bennett finishes strong with twin gold medals at Speedo Canadian Open
Representing the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club, Nicholas Bennett won two gold medals as the Speedo Canadian Open finished off last weekend.Held at the Kinsmen Sport Centre, the competition wrapped up on...
Apr 15, 2025
St. Joseph High School robotics team wins prestigious award at international competition
The St. Joseph High School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, the Gyron Falcons, have returned from an international competition in the U.S. and did not come empty handed.After competing in the to...
Apr 15, 2025
Bentley's Declan Peterson picked third overall in CEBL Draft
Bentley local Declan Peterson will play for the Saskatchewan Rattlers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) after he was picked by the franchise last Thursday. On April 10, the 2025 CEBL draf...
Apr 15, 2025
Thurber MegaBowl raises $7,000 for CAWES
The Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) will receive $7,000 thanks to the recent MegaBowl event put on by students and staff at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.The third annual...
Apr 15, 2025
Rebels athletic therapist Terence Robertson named to Team Canada for U18 Men's World Championship
For the second time, Red Deer Rebels athletic therapist Terence Robertson will represent Team Canada on the international stage.On Saturday, Hockey Canada announced Robertson will be a part of the Can...
Apr 12, 2025
Rebels to select seventh overall in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
It's official.The Red Deer Rebels will select seventh overall in the first round of the upcoming 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.Their spot was solidified during the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on Wedne...
Apr 11, 2025
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph and Rebels Luke Vlooswyk named finalists for WHL's Scholastic Player of the Year
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk and Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Daxon Rudolph have been named finalists for the WHL's 2024-25 Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy.The award is presented...
Apr 10, 2025
Players, coaches, staff, and teams recognized at RDMH year-end awards night
Red Deer Minor Hockey held their annual year-end awards at the Pidherney Centre on Wednesday evening in front of their biggest crowd they've ever had for the event.With 1,300 people in attendance, pla...
Apr 09, 2025