It took both teams a while to get the game going, following the longer-than-usual home opening game ceremonies. While both teams were looking to find their legs early, the action was certainly leaning towards the home side as the team fed off the early buzz in the rink. It was […]
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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 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Giants acquire Budy from Rebels for Sexsmith, Broncos, Chiefs, Royals sign prospects and more
The Vancouver Giants have acquired forward Brendan Budy from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for 17-year-old defenseman Joel Sexsmith.
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 […]
Looking for leaders
With training camp opening later today, the work begins on a brand new season for the Red Deer Rebels. It will be a season of change, with three-quarters of the leadership group from last season having moved on. Captain Reese Johnson, along with assistants Brandon Hagel and Alexander Alexeyev, have […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Americans claim Sass, Chiefs release pair of overagers, Hlinka Gretzky updates and more
The Red Deer Rebels say overage defenseman Carson Sass was claimed off overage waivers by the Tri-City Americans last week.
Barteaux making a case for Stars contract
If you can believe it, the tiny southwestern town of Foxwarren, Manitoba, has already had three of its citizens play in the National Hockey League. The most recognizable name might be Pat Falloon. The Red Deer Rebels’ Dawson Barteaux hopes to join them on his quest to become the fourth […]
Off-season outlook: Red Deer Rebels
This is an ongoing series as we start the long road to the 2019-20 WHL season. We will be going in the order that teams were eliminated from contention. Keep in mind that the roster guesses vary because of information made available to us. We did our very best to […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Warriors take the 12th playoff spot; Savoie denied exceptional status; Three set new franchise records
Warriors clinch ? up! The @MJWARRIORS are the 12th team to earn a berth in the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs! DETAILS ? | https://t.co/xeQ81XE19Y pic.twitter.com/SimbP8BnS2 — The WHL (@TheWHL) March 9, 2019 The Moose Jaw Warriors (36-19-6-2) are heading back to the WHL Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season with a 3-1 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Chiefs clinch a playoff spot, sign prospect; newly signed Raiders prospect debuts
Chiefs clinch It's go time! 2019 #WHLPlayoffs ticket packages go on sale Thursday morning. ? | https://t.co/xf6NPrYswg#GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/4W51aQst9V — Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) February 28, 2019 The Spokane Chiefs became the sixth team in the WHL and third in the U.S. Division to clinch a playoff spot after a 7-1 win […]
