It's early, but it appears the hard work the Rebels have put in throughout training camp paid off in the team's preseason finale.On Friday night, Red Deer defeated their Central Division rival Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 to gain their second exhibition victory at the Centrium.Rebels rookie Paxson Madill led the way offensiv...

The Red Deer Rebels earned their first victory of the preseason, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night.Led offensively by Cameron Kuzma and Poul Andersen, the Rebels lit up the score sheet.Rebels forward Nolan Schmidt opened the scoring with under seven minutes to go in the first period.Nearly two a...

The Red Deer Rebels announced they've reassigned six players from the preseason roster.This includes defenceman Owen Archer to the Drumheller Dragons (AJHL), defenceman Keyn Lindberg to the Edge School U18 Prep team (CSSHL), goaltender Chase Nielson to the SAHA U18 Prep team, forward Miller Robson to the Nipawin Hawks ...

The Red Deer Rebels came back to tie it in the third period but fell 3-2 to the Calgary Hitmen in overtime on Saturday night in preseason action at the Centrium.The Rebels were on the penalty kill to start the extra frame after forward Cameron Kuzma was shown the door by the officials for a five-minute major penalty fo...

The Red Deer Rebels dropped their preseason opener to the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night.Tied 2-2 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in the third period, Hitmen forward Julien Maze scored with 1:15 remaining in the game to give his team the lead and eventually the 3-2 win.Maze also scored the opening goal just 22 seconds i...

The Red Deer Rebels have announced their preseason roster, with action getting started Friday night in Calgary.The first home exhibition game is Saturday at 6 p.m. against Calgary.The pre-season roster is 32-players deep, with 18 forwards, 10 d-men and four goalies.ScheduleFORWARDS Poul Andersen ('08) Cash Arcand-Vanda...

The Red Deer Rebels gave those in attendance a little bit of everything on Tuesday night during the annual black-and-white game.A few memorable goals, three-on-three overtime, and plenty of on-ice intensity capped off six days of training camp and a 3-2 win for Team White at the Centrium.Forward Cash Arcand-Vandale sco...

Defenceman Graeme Pickering has returned for his third Red Deer Rebels' training camp on a mission.After falling short of securing a roster spot on the team last season, the 17-year-old has showed up bigger, faster, and stronger in hopes of playing with the major junior club.Pickering said on Friday that he's hungrier ...

The construction of a new tier of culture within the Red Deer Rebels organization starts this week, as another WHL training camp gets underway at the Marchant Crane Centrium.New head coach Brent Kisio, who was hired earlier this summer following the departure of Marc Habscheid, spoke to the media Tuesday ahead of playe...

The Red Deer Rebels will begin training camp on Aug. 26 ahead of what is hopefully an exciting season for the club. On-ice testing will happen Thursday morning, with practice and scrimmage sessions at the Centrium on Friday. Rookie scrimmages begin Saturday. All practices and scrimmages through Monday, Aug. 31 are open...

The Red Deer Rebels have partnered with a local business to host a school supply drive.From Aug. 10-31, those hoping to donate can drop off school supplies at participating CARSTAR locations at 4517 54 Avenue and 498 McCoy Drive #1.Some of the most needed items include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, crayons, m...

The Red Deer Rebels announced they've signed Swedish defenceman Zeb Lindgren to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.In June, they drafted the 19-year-old 24th overall in the first round of the 2026 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.In addition, he was selected by the New York Rangers in round five of the 2025...

The Red Deer Rebels announced they've signed Danny Ramazanov to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 15-year-old forward was selected by the Rebels in the first round, 17th overall, at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.The Saskatoon product, who stands five feet nine inches tall and weighs 155 pounds, led the Nor...

There are multiple reasons as to why Brent Kisio wanted to return to Red Deer, but none were as vital as his desire to be closer to family.The new Rebels head coach has spent his entire coaching career outside the place he grew up, but when the opportunity presented itself, it was hard to pass up.It was simple.Red Deer...

Four Red Deer Rebels prospects have been invited to Canada's national U17 development camp.Goaltender Chase Nielson, defenceman Owen Archer, defenceman Nolan Wolitski, and forward Chace Turchak were four of 80 players invited to the camp set for July 17-21 in Oakville, Ont.All of the 80 players invited have been drafte...

The Red Deer Rebels completed a trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday.Red Deer acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2029 WHL Prospects Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2030 WHL Prospects Draft.In exchange, the Thunderbirds received the WHL playing rights to forward Cooper Soller, who was selected b...

The Red Deer Rebels have hired Brent Kisio as their new head coach.He joins the Rebels after serving three seasons as an assistant coach with the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League."I'm very excited to be coming back home and joining a great organization in the Red Deer Rebels," Kisio said...

The Nashville Predators have hired former Red Deer Rebels forward Vukie Mpofu as their new assistant general manager.According to a media release, he will work alongside Predators general manager Chris MacFarland in the hockey operations department.This will include player acquisition strategy, professional and amateur...

The head of the Western Hockey League has come out with his annual report on the 2025-26 season of play.Commissioner Dan Near outlined some of the accomplishments and proposed changes, based on feedback, that will take place for the upcoming season."More than 3.2 million fans attended regular season WHL games this...

The Red Deer Rebels unveiled their full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 WHL season.This season marks the 35th season in franchise history, which begins on Friday, September 18, when they face the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome.The home opener will then take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, when they host the...

The Red Deer Rebels believe they've drafted a difference maker that will solidify their defensive core.On Tuesday, they drafted Swedish defenceman Zeb Lindgren 24th overall in the 2026 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.The product of Umeå, Sweden, played for Skellefteå AIK in the country's top U20 league ...

Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton is headed to the Colorado Avalanche.On Saturday morning, Hamilton was taken in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.The 18-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., had a team-leading 62 points in 67 regular-season games, including 24 goals and 38 assists. In the playoffs,...

The Red Deer Rebels announced their schedule for the 2026 WHL preseason.They will play four exhibition games beginning on Friday, Sept. 4, against the Calgary Hitmen on the road at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Centrium at 6 p.m.The Rebels will then head to Le...

The Red Deer Rebels announced they'll host the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2026-27 home opener.They'll welcome their Central Division rivals to town on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Centrium."This marks the 11th time the Rebels are playing the Oil Kings for the home opener, with Red Deer going 5-4-1 in the pre...

One of the Red Deer Rebels' 2025 U.S. Priority Draft selections has signed a deal with the WHL club.The announced Tuesday that forward Paxson Madill, who was picked 42nd in last year's draft, has inked a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement."We are very excited to get Paxson signed. His high hockey IQ and com...

The Red Deer Rebels have completed a trade with the Regina Pats in a deal that involves draft picks.The Rebels announced they've swapped first-round picks with the Pats at the upcoming Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.The Rebels also received a third-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft via the Everett Silvert...

The search for a new head coach is officially underway for the Red Deer Rebels, and owner Brent Sutter said he's already begun fielding calls.This comes after former head coach Marc Habscheid resigned from the position after just one season at the helm.Sutter said Habscheid called him on Monday and informed him that he...

The Red Deer Rebels have signed goaltender Nathan Salisbury to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 17-year-old from Edmonton, who will celebrate his birthday on June 18, suited up for the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League this past season, where in 34 games, he posted a 3.21 goals agai...