We recently posted an article about Draft Eligible players to watch in the 2019-2020 season, now it’s time to look for other players to watch. Not all of these players are stars, but they might become stars this season! Brandon Wheat Kings – Cole Reinhardt Left Wing 2000 6-foot-1 203 […]
Author: Paul Figler
Catching up with Kole Lind
Three full Western Hockey League seasons prepared Kole Lind for the experience of a lifetime, earning an opportunity to turn professional following his time with the Kelowna Rockets. Lind will celebrate his 21st birthday on October 16 and would like nothing more than to be in the line up for […]
2019-20 Draft Eligible players to watch
Brandon Wheat Kings: Ridly Greig Forward 5-foot-11, 159 pounds Greig has already had a four-point game against the Moose Jaw Warriors in the preseason. This past summer, he played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and next summer, he’s projected as the 58th pick in the NHL Entry […]
2019-2020 WHL Season Previews: Red Deer Rebels
Last Season: 33-29-4-2 72 points, Eastern Conference wild card seed #2 The Rebels knew heading into the 2018-19 season that scoring goals would be difficult. Their defense was solid all season as was goaltender Ethan Anders. The team had to take the back door into the playoffs, losing their last […]
Tigers forecheck too much for Rebels in final home preseason game
All night long, the Medicine Hat Tigers forced the Red Deer Rebels to move the puck in their own zone. It was advantageous as the Tigers scored a 5-3 victory over the Rebels by using their forecheck. “We want to be relentless, four lines wave after wave. We want to […]
Rockets need to ride out Memorial Cup season
Advancing to the Memorial Cup comes with plenty of responsibility. The same certainly applies for the host team. “I think even to this day, that’s one of the biggest tournaments I’ve ever played in,” said former Kelowna Rockets forward Dillon Dube following the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers rookie showcase […]
WHL alumni connect on overtime game winner in Flames and Oilers rookie showcase game
(Red Deer, AB) Former division rivals Dillon Dube and Matthew Phillips connected for the only goal of the “Battle of Alberta” rookie showcase. The two-on-one was masterfully completed when Phillips swatted home a pass from over the Calgary defender and beyond the goal line. “It was awesome. We had a […]
Two for Tarzwell lifts Rebels over Hurricanes
For the first time in his WHL career, Josh Tarzwell scored twice in one game. His two goals and an assist were all the offense Red Deer needed as they took a 3-2 victory in their first preseason action on home ice. “It’s nice to get (two goals) and hopefully […]
Black and White game gives hopefuls a chance to shine before the preseason
The final test before the preseason begins for the Rebels came this morning with the Black and White intrasquad game at the Westerner Park Centrium. 23 forwards, 13 defenseman and four goalies suited up in the contest, with only 23 rosters spots available. There were six players from the 2004 […]
Rebels’ defense should be their strong suit
Heading into the second day of main training camp, there were 12 defensemen listed on the two teams’ rosters as divided by team staff. Each team was given three returnees and three rookies. Last season, the Rebels carried eight players from the blue line on the roster, and it would […]