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Rebels make a deal with the Pats

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The Red Deer Rebels are busy making some off-ice moves this week. They’ve acquired 18 year old Defenceman Jared Freadrich from the Regina Pats, in exchange for a 4th round selection in the 2017 WHL Bantam draft. The Camrose native is in his second WHL season and has played in 61 career games, scoring 5 goals and 16 assists for 21 points. Additionally, the Rebels have reassigned 17-year old forward Ben Hiltz to the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

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