Rebels Win 2-1 in Edmonton

February 26, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release

EDMONTON, AB - The Rebels needed a third period comeback to win 2-1 over the Oil Kings on Wednesday.

The game was scoreless after the first period.

In the second period, the Oil Kings got a power play goal from Lane Bauer at the 9:09 mark. The Oil Kings took a 1-0 lead into the dressing room after 40 minutes.

The Rebels picked up a power play goal at 5:19 of the third period to tie the game, Adam Musil tipped in a shot from Haydn Fleury, Presten Kopeck also had an assist. Just 1:22 later, Haydn Fleury scored an even strength goal to give the Rebels a 2-1 lead, Mario Grman had the lone assist.

Rylan Toth was busy in the Rebels goal making 40 saves; Tristan Jarry had 21 saves in the Oil Kings net.

The Rebels were 1 for 3 on the power play; the Oil Kings were 1 for 4.

Reese Johnson made his Rebels regular season debut. He was added to the Rebels lineup after his midget team, the Saskatoon Blazers, did not qualify for the playoffs.

The Rebels are at home on Friday when they host the Prince Albert Raiders. The game begins at 7:00PM, the broadcast on 106.7 The Drive starts at 6:30PM. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

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