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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League suspends play in Quebec because of COVID-19

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19.The league will continue play with five of six teams in the Ma...

Oct 14, 2020

Western Hockey League announces Jan. 8 start date for 2020-21 regular season

The Western Hockey League has announced that its 2020-21 Regular Season is now scheduled to open on Friday, January 8, 2021.In a release, the league said it continues to work with each of the governme...

Oct 14, 2020

Three Rebels on the board for the 2020 NHL Draft

The Red Deer Rebels are hoping to begin a new streak this week after an impressive one came to an end last year. The Rebels did not have a player selected at the 2019 NHL Draft - a first in the 27-yea...

Oct 05, 2020

With protocols in place, QMJHL set to begin season amid COVID-19 second wave

MONTREAL - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League could not save its season when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but seven months later and on the eve of the start of the 2020-21 season, their efforts have ...

Oct 01, 2020

Lethbridge Hurricanes prospect Dylan Ashe passes away

MELFORT, SK - The hockey community is mourning the loss of Dylan Ashe.The 18-year-old Melfort Mustangs defenceman passed away this weekend following a single-vehicle collision Saturday night, near Whi...

Sep 21, 2020

Red Deer forced to wait another year for economic boost from World Juniors

Local businesses are lamenting the fact they won't see a much needed boost this winter from the World Junior Hockey Championship. On Thursday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced ...

Sep 18, 2020

2021 World Juniors to be held in Edmonton bubble, Red Deer to co-host in 2022

Red Deer and area hockey fans will have to wait another year to see live World Juniors action again. The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Thursday morning it has approved a proposal from ...

Sep 17, 2020

IIHF decision looming on world junior men's hockey championship in Canada

EDMONTON - A decision has yet to be made on whether the 2021 world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., will be played with or without fans. The International Ice Hockey F...

Sep 01, 2020

WHL pushes start of 2020-21 season to December

The Western Hockey League says it now hopes to open its 2020-21 regular season on Friday, December 4. The league had previously set October 2 as its start date. The WHL is still planning to play a ful...

Aug 06, 2020

Rebels lend a hand to Vancouver Canucks for Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Red Deer Rebels are doing the Vancouver Canucks a real solid during the NHL's post-season in Edmonton.With access to workout equipment somewhat limited inside the "bubble," Canucks forward Brandon...

Aug 06, 2020