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Losing streak at 6 games
Red Deer Rebels look to return to form this weekend
The Red Deer Rebels are in a deep hole following their road trip through the U.S. Division and are hoping to lift themselves out.The Rebels are currently in a six-game slide losing every game south of the border, picking up two points in a pair of overtime losses.Captain Ollie Josephson said Wednesday he's going to hel...
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Moving on
Rebels trade Roberts to Wenatchee Wild
The Red Deer Rebels announced Wednesday they've traded Jeramiah Roberts to the Wenatchee Wild.In return, they'll receive a conditional seventh round selection in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.The 17-year-old from Colorado Springs had four points in 17 games this year and in 2023, posted 12 points in 32 games during his ...
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NOV. 18-24
Rebels this week: Home from the U.S.
Home from the U.S.A. It certainly was not the road trip the Red Deer Rebels wanted to have as the club went winless (0-4-0-2) in six games through the U.S. Division. The good news for the Rebels is they remain in a playoff spot in the WHL Eastern Conference as of November 18 and have a full week of preparation availabl...
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Returning home
Rebels held winless in six-game U.S. road trip after shutout loss in Spokane
It's been tough sledding for the Red Deer Rebels.On Saturday night they fell 3-0 to the Spokane Chiefs to lose their sixth-consecutive contest in front of 10,372 fans at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.The setback also means Red Deer was unable to pickup a victory on the six-game road trip through the U.S. Division...
Nov 17, 2024
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tough loss
Rebels lose fifth straight in shootout in Portland
The Red Deer Rebels lost their fifth-straight contest 3-2 on Friday night in a shootout against the Portland Winterhawks.With the loss, Red Deer has yet to win a game on the U.S. road trip that began on Nov. 8. Since then, they've lost to Wenatchee, Tri-City, Everett, Seattle, and Portland, with the sixth and final gam...
Nov 16, 2024
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first point of road trip
Rebels squander 2-0 lead in shootout loss to Thunderbirds
In the only meeting of the 2024-25 WHL regular season, it was the Seattle Thunderbirds (5-11-2-1) overcoming the Red Deer Rebels (9-8-1-0), and getting off a massive schneid in the process. Red Deer came in losers of three straight, all contests on a road swing through the U.S. Division; the Thunderbirds, meanwhile, ca...
Nov 13, 2024
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U.S. DIVISION TOUR
Red Deer Rebels swept by Silvertips in third straight loss
The Everett Silvertips swept the Red Deer Rebels 6-1 on Monday night at the Angel of the Winds Arena, the Rebels' third game and third loss in their U.S. tour. The Silvertips took advantage of every power play they could, starting with a goal by Carter Bear at 8:29, assisted by Julius Miettinen and Dominik Rymon, follo...
Nov 12, 2024
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U.S. road trip
Red Deer Rebels blown out 7-2 by Americans
The Red Deer Rebels went down early and weren't able to fully recover in a 7-2 loss to the Tri-City- Americans.This is now their second-straight loss to begin their six-game road trip through the U.S. Division.Jordan Gavin, Jake Sloan, Carter Savage, Brandon Whynott, and Carter MacAdams all had multi-point performances...
Nov 10, 2024
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Lose 5-2
Red Deer Rebels fall in Wenatchee to kick off U.S. road trip
The Red Deer Rebels road trip through the U.S. Division got off to a rough start on Friday night.In Wenatchee against the Wild, the Rebels lost 5-2 in their first-ever game played in the Town Toyota Center.The Rebels outshot the Wild in two of the three periods, but ultimately, the Wild had a slight edge 39-35.Kenta Is...
Nov 09, 2024
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comeback kids
Rebels overcome deficit in third period to beat Hitmen
The Red Deer Rebels scored two goal's in the third period to beat the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Monday night.Rookie forward Jaxon Fuder scored the game winner at the Scotiabank Saddledome with under four minutes to go and netminder Chase Wutzke posted 38 saves on 40 shots.The Rebels got on the board first, two minutes and ...
Nov 05, 2024
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Sweet revenge
Rebels back in the win column with rebound victory over Hurricanes
A big second period by the Red Deer Rebels propelled them to a 5-4 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday night.In front of 4,119 fans at the Peavey Mart Centrium, all four lines scored for the Rebels, led offensively by forward Talon Brigley, who had two points.Goaltender Chase Wutzke made 17 saves on 21 s...
Nov 03, 2024
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two-way player
Consistent Carson: Birnie leading the way for the Rebels
Red Deer Rebels forward Carson Birnie will be the first to tell you he's not one of the most skilled players in the Western Hockey League but he's been consistent. In the early stages of the regular season the 19-year-old from Arcola, Sask. has been one of the most effective on the offensive and defensive end. Through ...
Oct 29, 2024
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OCT. 28-NOV. 4
Rebels this week: Win one, lose one
Win one, lose oneMixed results again for the Rebels over the weekend with a home-ice win followed by a road loss.Oct 25 - The Rebels downed the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2 at the Peavey Mart Centrium for their fourth win in five tries versus their southern rivals this season. Carson Birnie scored the eventual game winner a...
Oct 28, 2024
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Late collapse
Hurricanes come from behind in third period to beat Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels carried a one-goal lead into the third period but they gave up three unanswered goals in the final five minutes to fall 5-3 on the road.Rebels captain Ollie Josephson scored nearly a minute and a half into the game on the powerplay but the Hurricanes found the equalizer just over three minutes later...
Oct 27, 2024
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First place
Rebels dominate all facets of the game to beat Tigers
For the fourth time this season, the Red Deer Rebels defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2 on Friday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium.Rebels goaltender Chase Wutzke stood on his head and made 40 saves and Carson Birnie notched two points to lead all Rebels players with 10 points in 12 games this year.Meanwhile, Tigers ...
Oct 26, 2024
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Draft year
Red Deer Rebels named to NHL Central Scouting's preliminary list
On Wednesday the Western Hockey League announced that 55 players were named to the National Hockey League (NHL) Central Scouting's Preliminary Players to Watch List ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.Among the players named were Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk and forward Matthew Gard.Vlooswyk, 17, was given a ...
Oct 23, 2024
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october 21-27
Rebels This Week: Looking to hit their stride
Two out of three ain't badThis past week was much better than the one previous for the Rebels as the club earned four of a possible six points.Oct 16 - Hunter Mayo scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Rebels a thrilling 5-4 win over the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Mayo also scored...
Oct 22, 2024
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Home loss
Rebels two-game win streak comes to an end against Oil Kings
With a chance to become the sole leader of the Central Division, the Rebels were blown out 5-1 by the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday afternoon at the Peavey Mart Centrium.Oil Kings forward Gracyn Sawchyn finished with two goals and an assist and their goaltender Alex Worthington stood on his head and made 41 saves on 42 ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Rebels victory
Rebels knock off league-best Saskatoon Blades
For the the first time since the 2024 WHL Playoffs, the Saskatoon Blades were in town to take on the Rebels. Despite a nail-biting finish, the Rebels came out on top with a 2-1 victory at the Peavey Mart Centrium to knock off the number one team in the Western Hockey League. The Blades outshot the Rebels in the opening...
Oct 20, 2024
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5-4 OVERTIME WIN
Rebels break losing streak on Calgary Hitmen ice
The Red Deer Rebels broke their three-game losing streak after a5-4 overtime win against the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome Oct. 16.The Rebels came out of the gate strong, with Cohen Poulin scoring his fourth goal of the season at just 5:15 into the first period, with assistance from Trae Wilke and Jake Mi...
Oct 17, 2024
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october 15-20
Rebels This Week: 'Moving On' from tough week
Moving OnIt was a far less than ideal week for the Rebels as they dropped all three games they played.Oct 8 - The Rebels suffered their first regulation loss of the season 5-2 to the Vancouver Giants at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The Giants scored three power play goals in the first period to build a lead they wouldn't ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Oil Kings trip up Rebels 5-1 in Edmonton
It was another tough outing for the Red Deer Rebels (now 4-3-1-0) in a Saturday matinee against the Edmonton Oil Kings (2-3-0-1).The Rebels gave up three first period goals en route to a 5-1 defeat, the club's third straight after rattling off four consecutive wins.The result was also an indicator that Red Deer has som...
Oct 13, 2024
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looking for a spark
Rebels fall 3-0 to Tigers in teams' fourth meeting already
The Red Deer Rebels' season is only seven-games-old, yet they've already played Central Division rival, the Medicine Hat Tigers, four times.That included Wednesday night at the Hat's Co-op Place where the Rebels finally lost one to the Tigers, this time by a final score of 3-0.In the span of eight days, from Sept. 27 t...
Oct 10, 2024
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power play too powerful
Rebels' win streak comes to a screeching halt against Vancouver
The Red Deer Rebels were dealt their first regulation loss of the season by the Vancouver Giants on Tuesday, and had their four-game win streak snapped in the process.Red Deer was riding high after three wins over Medicine Hat and a fourth against Calgary, but Vancouver provided too stiff a test on this night as the te...
Oct 09, 2024
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Rebels sign 18-year-old from BCHL's Powell River
The Red Deer Rebels have inked forward Jaxon Fuder (FEW-dur) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.Fuder, 18, comes to the Rebels from Powell River of the BCHL where he had six points (2G, 4A) in four games this season. The Cold Lake, AB native, who won't turn 19 until April, recorded 37 points over 76 career ...
Oct 08, 2024
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top of the conference
Rebels crush Hitmen, running win streak to four games
The Red Deer Rebels are hot right now, having won four straight games -- the latest being a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Hitmen.After opening the season with an OT loss to Lethbridge, the Rebels have knocked off Medicine Hat in three consecutive matchups before taking down Calgary Saturday at the Peavey Mart Centrium.T...
Oct 06, 2024
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owning the tigers
Rebels notch third straight win against Tigers
The third matchup of the young season between the Red Deer Rebels and the Medicine Hat Tigers saw the Rebels coming out on top yet again, winning 6-3. "I think that's just a statement to how we bought in and how much we want to play as a team, and play connected to shut those guys down and win hockey games," ...
Oct 05, 2024
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IN RED DEER, OCT. 23-27
Schedule announced for 2024 WHL Cup
The Western Hockey League (WHL), in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, and Hockey Manitoba, announced today the schedule of games for the 2024 WHL Cup in Red Deer. The competition is slated for October 23-27 and will be played exclusively at the Peavey Mart Centrium, home of the Red Deer R...
Oct 03, 2024
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