Rebels Get Past Tigers 2-1

April 2, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release

After the Tigers pulled out a pair of one goal wins at home, the scene shifted to the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer for game three of this WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series.

FIRST PERIOD

After killing off an early penalty the Rebels opened the scoring in this one. Scott Feser collected the rebound from a Kayle Doetzel point shot and beat Marek Langhamer for his first goal of the series. Connor Gay also assisted on the 1-0 goal 12:10 into the game.

SECOND PERIOD

The Tigers had three powerplays in the middle frame, including a brief 5-on-3, but the Rebels penalty killers came through to preserve their 1-0 lead.

THIRD PERIOD

Red Deer pulled ahead 2-0 8:34 into the third period when Grayson Pawlenchuk led a 2-on-0 and set up Wyatt Johnson for his first goal of the series. Presten Kopeck picked up the second assist on the goal.

Medicine Hat pulled back within a goal at 11:53 when Cole Sanford beat Rylan Toth for his second goal of the series, 2-1 Rebels.

The Tigers pressed but were unable to break through for the game tying goal. The Rebels held on for a 2-1 win to cut the Tigers lead in the series to 2-1.

MOLSON CUP THREE STARS

1. Rylan Toth RD

2. Wyatt Johnson RD

3. Marek Langhamer MH

HARDEST WORKING REBEL - Grayson Pawlenchuk

NOTES - Rebels scratches for the game were Adam Musil (lower), Austin Strand, Trevor Martin, Reece Johnson, Austin Adamson and Ryan Pouliot... attendance for the game was 5371

NEXT GAME - The Rebels host the Tigers for game four of the series Thursday night at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. 106.7 The Drive has the radio broadcast starting at 6:30.

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