Red Deer
One more chance to catch pre season action as Red Deer Rebels race toward season opener


News release from the Red Deer Rebels
“REBELS THIS WEEK” PRESEASON EDITION
PRESEASON PLAY UNDERWAY!
The 2022 WHL Preseason is underway with the Rebels playing two games this past weekend versus the Calgary Hitmen.
On Friday (Sept 9) the Rebels travelled to the T’suut Ina Nation [soo-TIN-uh]and the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex where they fell to the Hitmen by a score of 6-3. A veteran Calgary lineup scored three times on the power play in their victory. Hunter Mayo, Jhett Larson and Kalan Lind scored for the Rebels while Kyle Kelsey and Chase Wutzke each saw time between the pipes.
Saturday at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Hitmen defeated the Rebels 4-2. Mathew Gard and Arjun Bawa scored for the Rebels while newly signed netminder Rhett Stoesser went the distance in net.
The Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes wrap up preseason play with a home and home series this coming weekend – Friday (Sept. 16) in Lethbridge and Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Both games start at 7 p.m.
PLENTY OF PLAYER SIGNINGS
The Rebels were busy last week agreeing to terms with a number of prospects. This includes highly touted first-round U.S. Priority Draft pick Jeramiah Roberts. The Colorado native is eligible to play with the Rebels starting in 2023-24. Also signing with the Rebels last week were forward Escalus Burlock and goaltender Rhett Stoesser.
GOIN’ CAMPING
Several Rebels players are away this week attending camps with NHL clubs. This includes Jayden Grubbe – New York Rangers (Drafted 2021), Ben King – Anaheim Ducks (Drafted 2022), Mats Lindgren – Buffalo Sabres (Drafted 2022), Christoffer Sedoff – Calgary Flames (Invitee), Jace Weir – Vegas Golden Knights (Invitee).
RED DEER ADVOCATE HOME OPENER
Regular Season play kicks off for the Rebels on Friday, Sept. 23 when they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings (7 p.m.). The Rebels will then host the Oil Kings for the Red Deer Advocate Home Opener at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single-game tickets for 2022 WHL Regular Season games at the Peavey Mart Centrium are now available. Corporate packages and Birthday Packs are also available. Visit reddeerrebels.com for details.
Education
Red Deer Polytechnic welcomes Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships


Red Deer Polytechnic is pleased to welcome Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships.
“This exciting new position will provide leadership toward RDP’s strategic and operational planning, communications and marketing, applied research, extended education, external relations and also guide our partnerships with industry and the community,” says Stuart Cullum, President of Red Deer Polytechnic. “Patrick’s experience and track record speaks for itself, and we look forward to his contributions to RDP and the Red Deer region.”
Patrick has spent his career as a fund development professional. He has more than twenty years leading post-secondary external relations portfolios including roles as the Vice President, Development & Strategy at Olds College; Vice President, Transformation at NorQuest College; and Associate Vice President, Advancement, Communications & Corporate Training at NAIT. During the past two decades, Mr. Machacek has led teams and implemented new business models that have produced significant impact. Through his leadership, he has increased enrolments, market and brand growth, enhanced industry and stakeholder engagement, and raised more than $450 Million in donations, research funding, corporate training, capital grants and other earned revenues.
Patrick received his undergraduate education from the University of Lethbridge (BA) and his MBA from Queen’s University.
“I am very excited to be joining Red Deer Polytechnic at this pivotal time in the institution’s trajectory,” says Patrick Machacek, Red Deer Polytechnic’s new Vice President, Development & Partnerships. “As a polytechnic, there is a tremendous opportunity for RDP to expand its impact for learners, the community
and the province. I look forward to working and collaborating with our dedicated team of faculty, staff, researchers, and external stakeholders, as we continue to evolve and build a world-class polytechnic that serves the needs of learners, employers and industry.”
Mr. Machacek will begin his new role on January 30, 2023.
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