It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Kootenay Ice got it done at home on Friday, overcoming the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 to snap a four-game losing streak. Ryan Pouliot scored the game-winner with a snap shot on a two-man advantage, while Colton Veloso, Brett Davis and Keenan Taphorn also […]
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Strand leading the way offensively for the Thunderbirds
Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Austin Strand has had an interesting career in the WHL. He has played in the Memorial Cup twice to go along with a total of 37 WHL playoff games. After winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup last year with the Thunderbirds, Strand is part of a veteran group […]
WHL recap: Cougars edge Blazers; Hart shuts down Raiders; Giants put away Rebels
Vancouver 4 Red Deer 2 The break in losing on their B.C. Division trip, was a short one for the Red Deer Rebels. After beating Victoria 5-3 on Tuesday, snapping a six-game skid, they fell to the Vancouver Giants 4-2. The Rebels are now 1-5 on their seven-game trip, with […]
At the quarter pole: Central Division
As each Western Hockey League team hits the 18-game mark, they pass the quarter pole of the season. DUBnetwork took a look at the Central Division with a 25 per cent of the season in the books. The Central Division was expected to be wide open this year with the […]
Rockets rough up reeling Rebels
The Kelowna Rockets power play was effective early and often on Saturday, enabling the team to forge ahead of the visiting Red Deer Rebels, establishing a lead it would not relinquish in a 5-2 win at Prospera Place. The Rockets improved to 10-6-2-1 on the season, good for second place […]
WHL recap: Halbgewachs’s late goal leads Warriors over Pats; Americans, Cougars, Blazers and Hitmen also post wins
Medicine Hat 4 @Calgary 2 The Calgary Hitmen (6-11-1-0) continue to drop close games. In their last five losses now, they have been tied or trailing by one in the third period. That was the case again Friday night at home as the Medicine Hat Tigers (11-6) scored twice in […]
Not so special-teams Rebels demise in 4-3 defeat.
The beginning of a long road trip for the Rebels started in Regina as the team was set to face the Pats in the first of a seven game road trip. They would welcome Lukus MacKenzie, freshly brought over from the Saskatoon Blades, to the team. Ethan Anders would make […]
“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 […]
Ice overcome Rebels 5-4 in OT
The Kootenay Ice avoided a scare on Sunday against the Red Deer Rebels, forcing overtime with a late goal and tallying the game winner on a powerplay halfway through extra time. Ice defenceman Cale Fleury scored the game winner with a slap shot that redirected past Rebels’ netminder Byron Fancy […]
Extra-time, come from behind wins in Rebels’ wheelhouse
The Red Deer Rebels are making a habit of coming from behind to win hockey games. “We need to come a little more prepared to the rink.” said Lane Zablocki after the overtime come from behind victory. This time, they victimized the Regina Pats who were the visitors on this […]