Rebels earn impressive split in first 2 games of western swing

News Release from the Red Deer Rebels

REBELS THIS WEEK

WEEKEND RECAP

SAT. NOV. 4 – In a complete effort from start to finish, the Rebels earned their first win of their B.C. road trip by grounding the high flying Kelowna Rockets 3-1. Frantisek Formanek scored even strength while Kai Uchacz and Carson Latimer each scored power play goals. Rhett Stoesser made 26 saves for the win. Red Deer was 2-for-5 on the power play and held Kelowna to 0-for-3.

FRI. NOV. 3 – It was a back-and-forth game at the Sandman Centre before the Kamloops Blazers scored in the ninth round of the shootout for a 4-3 win over the Rebels. Kai Uchacz scored twice for the second straight game, including one shorthanded, while Samuel Drancak scored once. Chase Wutzke made 32 saves through regulation and overtime, and six more in the shootout.

UPCOMING GAMES

The Rebels continue their “left coast” trip in Victoria where they’ll take on the Royals on Tuesday. After a Wednesday night tilt in Langley versus the Vancouver Giants, the road trip wraps up Friday, November 10 versus the Prince George Royals. Each game on the trip starts at 8 p.m. MT and will be carried exclusively on 106.7 REWIND Radio and CHL TV.

Next home game

The next Rebels home at the Peavey Mart Centrium goes Saturday, November 18 versus the Calgary Hitmen. It will be the second “Beer Night” of the season as fans can enjoy two cans of domestic beer for just $10. The inaugural “Running of the Pooches” also takes place during the first intermission. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased now through Tickets Alberta.

T-1000

Congratulations to Rebels Athletic Therapist Terence Robertson, who worked his 1000^th game with the club when the Rebels visited the Calgary Hitmen on October 28.

UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE

The all-new Rebels alternate jersey is now available through the Rebels Team Store. Get yours by stopping by during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or head to our online store (link at reddeerrebels.com) to get yours. Also, watch soon for new Rebels merchandise coming ahead of the holiday season!

MCSWEENEY’S MINOR HOCKEY TRAINING DAY CONTEST

The Western Hockey League and McSweeney’s Premium Jerky and Meat Snacks announced today the launch of the WHL McSweeney’s Minor Hockey Training Day Contest. From November 1 through December 15, 2023, minor hockey teams can enter to win a unique training experience with their local WHL team, including an on-ice session, off-ice training, team meet and greet, McSweeney’s gifting, and more. Minor hockey teams are eligible to enter the contest online by visiting mcsweeneys.ca/hockeytrainingday. Only one entry per team is permitted.

WHL CELEBRATES RETURN OF RE/MAX PRESENTS: NICKELODEON NIGHTS FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK

The Western Hockey League announced today the return of RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Nights for Children’s Miracle Network. The 2022-23 edition of RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Nights for Children’s Miracle Network saw nearly $160,000 raised in support of Children’s Hospital Foundations across Western Canada. In all 16 of the WHL’s Canadian markets, WHL Clubs will celebrate a Nickelodeon theme night, complete with special theme jerseys, branded creative, giveaway items, and in-game activations. Funds raised through RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Night for Children’s Miracle Network will go towards supporting local children’s hospitals in Western Canada, including the BC Children’s Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg. The Rebels will be taking part on February 9.

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Stoesser Stopper: Rebels on a roll as season long six game homestand begins

Published on November 20, 2023

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From the Red Deer Rebels

REBELS THIS WEEK

REBELS RECAP

SAT. NOV. 18 – Rookie Matthew Gard scored his first two WHL goals, including the game winner, as the Rebels edged the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 at the Peavey Mart Centrium to sweep the weekend home-and home series between the two clubs. Kai Uchacz scored his team leading 12th goal of the season while Rhett Stoesser made 26 saves. Red Deer had a season high 46 shots on goal.

Both teams came up empty on the power play with the Rebels going 0-for-5 and Calgary 0-for-3.

FRI. NOV. 17 – Rhett Stoesser turned aside 40 shots as the Rebels blanked the Calgary Hitmen 3-0 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Carson Latimer scored twice, once on the power play and once shorthanded. Talon Brigley scored an empty netter with 11 seconds left to play.

Calgary outshot Red Deer 40-30 and was 0-for-3 on the power play while the Rebels were 1-for-2.

UPCOMING GAMES

The Rebels continue their season-long six-game homestand with two more games at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The Brandon Wheat Kings come to town Friday followed by the Regina Pats on Saturday (Nov. 24 and 25).

Both games go at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through ticketsalberta.com.

All Rebels games home and away are broadcast exclusively on 106.7 Rewind Radio and CHL TV
(watch.chl.ca).

STONEWALL STOESSER

The Western Hockey League announced Monday that Rebels netminder Rhett Stoesser is the WHL Goaltender of the Week. The 18-year-old Carstairs puck stopper earned his second shutout of the season and rode a 1.00 goals-against average and .971 save percentage to snatch back-to-back wins over the Calgary Hitmen this past week.

Stoesser stopped all 40 shots he faced in a 3-0 win at the Scotiabank Saddledome on November 17, locking up first-star honours. He continued the dominant performance the next night at Peavey Mart Centrium, where he turned aside 26 of 28 shots to deny Calgary’s comeback attempt and be named second star of the game.

Stoesser (4-4-0-1) sits fifth in the WHL with a tidy .912 save percentage and sixth with a paltry 2.37 goals-against average and is heating up with points in four of his last five starts.

MATS THE BEST

Defenceman Mats Lindgren has won the Rebels Mitchell and Jewel Player of the Month Award for October. The Buffalo Sabres prospect recorded 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) in 10 games last month. Lindgren has 15 points in 18 games so far this season and is tied for 16th in scoring amongst all WHL defencemen.

SMITH IS SMART

Rookie forward Evan Smith is the team’s TELUS Scholastic Player of the Month Award for October. The Kamloops, BC native is carrying an outstanding 96% grade average so far this season. On the ice, Smith scored his first WHL goal Nov. 10 at Prince George.

ON GARD FOR THEE

With his two-goal performance Saturday, rookie Matthew Gard became the first Rebels player to score his first two WHL goals in the same game since D-Jay Jerome on September 24, 2016 (2 goals, 1 assist vs. Edmonton).

TOQUE AND TEDDY BEAR TOSS

It’s one of the most highly anticipated games of the year as the Red Deer Rebels are holding their annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss in support of the Red Deer Christmas Bureau on Saturday, December 2 at the Peavey Mart Centrium when they host the Everett Silvertips at 7 p.m. When the Rebels score their first goal, fans are invited to toss their winter items onto the ice!

There will be items available for Epurchase at the game for $5. The Christmas Bureau is looking for new toques, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks to keep Red Deerians warm this winter!

Red Deer Rebels

Beer Night at the Centrium on Saturday as Rebels host Hitmen

Published on November 13, 2023

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REBELS THIS WEEK

REBELS RECAP

The Rebels are back in Red Deer after wrapping up their week-long five-game trip west of the Rockies to battle the B.C. Division. It was an agonizingly tough trip for the Rebels as each of their four losses on the trip came by just one goal, including two via shootout.

4-3 L @ Prince George (Nov 10) SO 4-3 L @ Vancouver (Nov 8)

3-2 L @ Victoria (Nov 7)

3-1 W @ Kelowna (Nov 4) 4-3 L @ Kamloops (Nov 3) SO

A couple of highlights last Friday night in Prince George came when rookie forward Evan Smith (Kamloops, BC) scored his first WHL goal for the Rebels against reigning WHL Goaltender of the Week Joshua Ravensbergen, and when defenceman Hunter Mayo, in his return to the lineup after missing 10 games due to injury, scored late in the third period to send the game to overtime.

Also on the road trip, defenceman and Buffalo Sabres prospect Mats Lindgren played his 170^th career WHL game and recorded his 100^th career point with an assist Nov. 4 at Kelowna.

UPCOMING GAMES

This week sees the Rebels take on the Calgary Hitmen in a home-and-home series, Friday (Nov. 17) at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, and Saturday (Nov. 18) at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Game time both nights is at 7 p.m.

Saturday will be the first Rebels home game in three weeks following the Canadian Finals Rodeo and AgriTrade. It’ll also be the second “Beer Night” of the season (two domestic cans for $10) and the first-ever “Rebels Running of the Pooches” during the first intermissions. Fans are encouraged to stay in their seats following the opening 20 minutes to catch all the four-legged race excitement on the ice at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Tickets are available through ticketsalberta.com.

All Rebels games home and away are broadcast exclusively on 106.7 Rewind Radio and CHL TV (watch.chl.ca).

ON THE RADAR

Two Red Deer Rebels are included in the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2024 NHL Draft. Centre Ollie Josephson (Victoria, BC) has a ‘B’ rating as a potential a 2^nd/3^rd round draft pick. Forward Samuel Drancak (Strakonice, Czechia) has a ‘C’ rating as a potential 4^th/5^th round candidate.

UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE

Toque toss!

The Rebels are holding their annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss in support of the Red Deer Christmas Bureau on Saturday, December 2 at the Peavey Mart Centrium when they host the Everett Silvertips. When the Rebels score their first goal, fans are asked to toss their items (toques, mitts, scarves, and socks) onto the ice! There will be items available for purchase at the game for $5. Look for the Christmas Bureau volunteers in the red plaid aprons. The Christmas Bureau is looking for new toques, mittens, gloves, scarves and socks to keep Red Deerians warm this winter!