Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers open inaugural season on the road

From the Red Deer Rustlers

RED DEER SENIOR AA RUSTLERS OPEN INAUGURAL SEASON IN DEVON

: Kyle Pess “A” Forward

: Eric Frere Defence

: Dustin Moore “A” Forward

: Derek Ryckman Defence

: Ryckman heading into defensive zone

: Historic Logo

: Rustlers Senior AA North Central Hockey League Schedule

: Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers 2018-2019 Roster

Photos courtesy of Dennis Berg.

The Red Deer Senior Rustlers set to kick off inaugural North Central Hockey League season against the Devon Oil Barons

After months of preparation and training, the Red Deer Senior Rustlers are primed to make their North Central Hockey League debut Saturday night against the Oil Barons in Devon. Following a 6-2 pre-season win against the Eckville Eagles on Sunday, the Rustlers are set to embark on their inaugural regular season just five months after being accepted into the NCHL.

“It’s hard to believe our season opener is already here,” said Vice President and Assistant Captain Kyle Pess. “It seems like just yesterday we were sitting around just throwing out the idea of starting a Senior AA team, and now we’re days away from kicking our season off in Devon.”

The Rustlers’ first home game will go the following Saturday in Penhold, and Pess said there’s already plenty of buzz surrounding the team’s home opener.

“The support we’ve seen from the community has been incredible,” he said. “There’s been no shortage of support from both sponsors and fans, and we can’t wait to hit the ice in Penhold on October 13 in front of our home crowd.”

A familiar face in the Red Deer hockey community will be behind the bench for the Rustlers on Saturday night, as Scott Odegard has signed on to coach, ending the team’s search for a bench boss.

Following Saturday’s road game in Devon, the Rustlers will play four straight home games on October 13, 20, 27 and November 3.

For more information on the Red Deer Senior Rustlers, contact [email protected], or follow the team on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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