The WHL saw another defenseman get selected at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft when the Washington Capitals took Red Deer Rebels blue liner Alexander Alexeyev with the 31st pick – the last in the first round. Red Deer has quite the recent history of developing defensemen into top-three round picks. […]
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Absolute stunner in Red Deer as Rebels steal two points from Broncos
As far as wins go, this one was huge. “It certainly was an exciting win.” Head Coach Brent Sutter spoke about his team’s game after this one. An absolutely stunning come-from-behind victory by the Red Deer Rebels is like an urban myth, except tonight the myth was made a reality. […]
Lamb silences Rockets in unlikely road win
Rebels ride hot goaltender to earn 4-1 decison One had to wonder what the Red Deer Rebels discussed during the second intermission at Prospera Place after the first 40 minutes of play against the Kelowna Rockets. The Rebels were effectively a “no show” to that point as the Rockets effort […]
WHL in NHL Draft Rankings
There are many, many NHL Draft Rankings that are available for hockey fans to view and it’s always interesting to see where WHL players rank. There are roughly a dozen rankings that are reliable and updated on a regular basis. Here are a few of those rankings that have been […]
Rebels Czech’d by the Raiders
It was an unexpected burst of goals from defensemen, specifically Vojtech Budik, that sealed the Rebels fate in tonight’s match-up between the Red Deer Rebels (10-23-8-3) and the visiting Prince Albert Raiders (16-20-6-2). The goals came early and often from the Prince Albert Raiders, looking to gain some ground on […]
A great time to get a win.
Red Deer has been mired in one of the franchise’s longest droughts. The team had won just once in the last 18 games and failed to win in their last 11 games. There had been signs of hope in the last few weeks and the Rebels played tough teams like […]
WHL in NHL Draft Rankings
There are many, many NHL Draft Rankings that are available for hockey fans to view and it’s always interesting to see where WHL players rank. There are roughly a dozen rankings that are reliable and updated on a regular basis. Here are a few of those rankings that have been […]
“Bad Coaching” leads to 4-2 loss for Red Deer
On the first cold and snowy night of unofficial winter in Red Deer, 3577 fans made their way to the Enmax Centrium to see the bi-annual home game against the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds of course are the Western Hockey League’s reigning champions and came to Red Deer on their […]
Comeback kids steal two points from the Chiefs in overtime
The Red Deer Rebels ensured that 4,118 hockey fans got what they paid for, and then some tonight. The game was filled with the thrilling old-time hockey many fans in the arena grew up with. It was a boisterous crowd and the Rebels gave them something to cheer about with […]
Red Deer runs their record to 3-0 with shootout win over Brandon
Another character win for the Rebels Despite leading the game 2-1 after the first period, the Rebels found themselves down 3-2 after 40 minutes. The explosive power play for the Wheat Kings was mostly kept quiet on the night, going just one for five. Red Deer’s power play also went […]