REBELS THIS WEEK from RedDeerRebels.com

RECORD-TYING WIN STREAK!

With two more victories this past weekend, the Rebels have tied a franchise record by winning seven straight games to begin the season. That equals the mark set by the Memorial Cup winning squad from 2000-01.

Fri. Oct. 15 – Ben King had a triumphant season debut with two power play goals and an assist to lead the Rebels to a 4-2 road win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Captain Jayden Grubbe also had a big night with a goal and two assists. Kai Uchacz also scored once while Kyle Kelsey made 27 saves for his fifth win. Red Deer was 3-for-7 on the power play and held Moose Jaw to 0-for-3. The Rebels outshot the Warriors 39-29.

Sat. Oct. 16 – Kai Uchacz scored with just over two minutes left to play as the Rebels pulled out a 4-3 come from behind road win over the Swift Current Broncos. Jhett Larson and Matteo Fabrizi also scored for Red Deer while Ollie Josephson tipped home his first WHL goal in the second period. Kyle Kelsey was once again superb with 28 saves, including two more breakaway stops, and earned first star honours. Red Deer outshot Swift Current 34-30 on the night and was 0-for-5 on the power play while Swift Current was 1-for-4.

BUSY WEEK!

The Rebels play a mid-week game for the first time this season on Wednesday (Oct. 19) when they host the Calgary Hitmen at the Peavey Mart Centrium at 7 p.m. Red Deer beat Calgary 3-2 in overtime at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Sat. Oct. 8 when Jace Isley scored on an overtime penalty shot.

Then on Friday (Oct. 21) the Rebels make their first visit of the season to Medicine Hat to take on the Tigers (7 p.m.).

The Rebels return to the Peavey Mart Centrium this Saturday, Oct. 22 as they entertain the Prince Albert Raiders (7 p.m). The game marks the return of the Red Deer Advocate Postgame Skate, so bring your skates and helmet and join the Rebels on the ice once the game is over.

WHO’S HOT?

– The Rebels have tied the franchise record set in 2000-01 by winning seven games in a row to start the season

– Goaltender Kyle Kelsey co-leads the WHL in wins (6) and shutouts (1), is tied for second in save percentage (.944) and is fourth in the league with a 1.83 goals against average

– Centre Jayden Grubbe has points in five straight games (1 goal, 7 assists) since returning from New York Rangers camp

– Centre Ben King has five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in his first two games of the season

–  Defenceman Hunter Mayo is tied for third in the WHL with three power play goals

– Forwards Jhett Larson and Kai Uchacz are tied for the team lead with six goals each

WEEK-LONG 50/50

The Rebels are teaming up with Nova Chemicals for a week-long progressive 50-50 draw in support of the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. The draw will be made following our game this Sat. Oct. 22. More details at reddeerrebels.com.

SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

Season ticket packages for the 2022-23 WHL Regular Season are still available. Also available are 9-game packages, single-game tickets, Birthday Packs and Corporate Packages. Visit reddeerrebels.com for call Shaun Richer at 403-341-6000 to learn more.