Red Deer Rebels netminder Nathan Salisbury secured his first Western Hockey League shutout on Saturday night in a 2-0 win over the Prince Albert Raiders.He stopped all 36 shots, including some high-quality chances late in the game and even a penalty shot."It felt really good; it was nice to get the win," Sali...

The Red Deer Rebels scored late in the third period to send it to overtime, but the Lethbridge Hurricanes came out on top 5-4 in the shootout.On Friday night in Lethbridge, both teams were held scoreless in the extra frame until round seven of the shootout, when Red Deer product Easton Daneault scored to lift the Hurri...

On the NINETIETH episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW reporter Ian Gustafson speaks with the legendary Cam Moon, Rebels-turned-Oilers radio play-by-play voice. But not just for ish and giggles, no, they get into the growing legend that is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.This week, the NUGE, a former Red Deer Rebel...

Former Red Deer Rebels play-by-play broadcaster Cam Moon can remember it like it was yesterday.A 15-year-old Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who was only allowed to play five games that season in the WHL because of his age, was called up to face the Calgary Hitmen at the Centrium.Nugent-Hopkins went on to score a goal that evenin...

Old-school Red Deer Rebels hockey has returned.Not only have the Rebels defeated teams with plenty of depth scoring, but they're also not afraid of the physical side of the game, laying punishing hits and dropping the gloves on a regular basis.It's an organization that has always prided itself on being hard to play aga...

Tickets are now on sale for Rock League in Red Deer, which is the world's first professional mixed-gender curling league.The competition will hit the ice at Servus Arena April 8-11, 2027, featuring top curlers from around the globe, including Red Deer's Jocelyn Peterman and her mixed doubles partner, Brett Gallant.Rock...

The Red Deer Rebels won their fourth straight game on Tuesday night.In what could be the Rebels' toughest test so far this season, they proved they are for real, defeating the Kamloops Blazers 5-3 at the Centrium.Tied in the dying minutes, Rebels forward Kalder Varga scored to put the team ahead, and Patrick Sopiarz ad...

Former Red Deer Rebel Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will become the all-time games played leader in Edmonton Oilers history Tuesday night, when his team plays in New Jersey.The game will be the Burnaby, B.C. native's 1,038th game, surpassing fellow franchise legend Kevin Lowe.In third is Ryan Smith with 971 games. Current forwar...

TOP OF THE TABLE!The Red Deer Rebels are tied atop the Western Hockey League overall standings thanks to a perfect 3-0 record this past week!Sunday, November 1 - Beckett Hamilton scored his second goal of the game in overtime lifting the Rebels to a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place. Poul Andersen als...

Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will be released every Sunday (except for the Labour Day kickoff) through November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-side t...

The Edmonton Oil Kings goalie nearly stole the show, but the Red Deer Rebels defeated their Central Division rivals 3-2 in overtime.On Sunday afternoon in Edmonton, Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton scored two goals, including the overtime winner, despite a 40-save effort by Oil Kings goalie Ethan Simcoe.Meanwhile, Rebel...

The Red Deer Rebels defended home ice once again with a 5-2 win over the Central Division rival Calgary Hitmen.In front of 3,319 fans, captain Beckett Hamilton led the way offensively with a goal and three assists, followed by defenceman Matus Lisy, who had three assists.Meanwhile, goaltender Matthew Kondro was named t...

Hockey Alberta is bringing a healthy batch of off-the-ice fun to this December and January's IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Red Deer.On Dec. 20, Hockey Alberta will host the Road to the World Juniors -- Community Day Celebration at the Gary W. Harris Canada Winter Games Centre.The event is intended to bring f...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Friday morning that Russia has won an appeal to be allowed back into events run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). That includes the upcoming World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer this December, though there's no immediate word on how Russia will or ma...

In the campaign's 20th year, the Red Deer Rebels will be part of a new initiative that the WHL and OHL are launching with Movember.The Moustache Cup, as it's known, will be competed for throughout November and will go to whichever team raises the most money, with one title for each league."The WHL is excited to be...

Two outstanding athletes from Red Deer are receiving $10,000 each through the Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE) Program, offered by Petro-Canada.The two local recipients are golfer Eileen Park and gymnast Cody Cyman.The funding will support key expenses such as training, equipment, education and travel as...

The Red Deer Rebels returned to the win column on Tuesday night.In front of 2,584 fans at the Centrium, the Rebels defeated the Saskatoon Blades 6-4 to snap a three-game losing skid.Rebels rookie Paxson Madill led the way with three points, including his first Western Hockey League goal.Forward Poul Andersen was right ...

A handful of locals are among the 54 WHL and 176 CHL players named to NHL Central Scouting's preliminary Players to Watch list. These are players projected to be selected in the 2027 NHL Draft next June. Per the WHL: NHL Central Scouting identifies players with a rating system that includes five categories. The 'A' cat...

A promising young Red Deer golfer is one of the recipients of this year's prestigious Tom Longboat Awards, which were handed out this weekend at the National Indigenous Sports Gala in Ottawa. Bennett Love is just 16, and by most accounts, his game looks to be dialled in. In addition, he's a dedicated volunteer, teachin...

WEEKEND SPLITThe Red Deer Rebels have hit their first rough patch of the season, having dropped their last three games, including two at home over the weekend. Friday, October 23 - The visiting Penticton Vees built up a 3-0 lead on their way to a 4-2 win over the Rebels at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Poul Andersen sco...

Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will come out every Sunday (except for Labour Day kickoff) from now up until November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-sid...

The Red Deer Rebels lost their third straight contest on Saturday night.Despite carrying a lead into the third period, the Rebels fell 4-3 in overtime to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in front of 3,513 fans at the Centrium.Head coach Brent Kisio said his team did not play a very good game."Lethbridge controlled a lot ...

The Red Deer Rebels battled back but fell just short in a 4-2 loss to the Penticton Vees on Friday night.Down 3-0 in the second period, the Rebels scored two goals before the end of the frame but were unable to find the equalizer in the third.Red Deer Rebels head coach Brent Kisio said despite a slow start, the players...

From the promoter to the competitors, and to the very sport itself, competitive powwow dancing is on the verge of taking a big step towards the mainstream.Don't let your misconceptions get in the way, however, because Sylvan Lake's Patrick Mitsuing, who has been operating Powwow Times for nearly a decade, says what he'...

Hockey Canada has announced the pre-tournament schedule for the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.From Dec. 17 - 23, six Alberta communities, including Cold Lake, Lloydminster, Camrose, Blackfalds, Edmonton, and Red Deer, will host 12 pre-tournament games before preliminary action commences on Dec. 26...

Red Deer Rebels forward Grayden Peterson has been on quite a tear as of late.The 17-year-old from West Fargo, North Dakota, has scored four goals in his last four games, including his first Western Hockey League goal against the Calgary Hitmen on Oct. 19.He said it felt great to finally get on the scoresheet, especiall...

The Team Jigger Para Hockey Tournament and 'Try-It' sessions are back this weekend, Oct 24-25 at Red Deer's Dawe Centre.Team Jigger is an organization founded several years ago to help those experiencing life-changing physical disabilities regain independence, confidence, and a continued quality of life.This weekend, T...

It probably doesn't run on diesel, but Lacombe's new Olympia ice resurfacer has a name that's all about family.Meet Frost & Furious, which is a name chosen following a city-wide naming contest.The contest garnered 374 submissions, with a public vote on the finalists getting 147 ballots cast. The eventual winner ear...