Rebels this Week
January 23, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release
RETURN OF THE KING
It was a busy three-game weekend for the Red Deer Rebels highlighted by the return of the WHL's reigning goal scoring champion!
Ben King returned to the lineup Friday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium after missing 31 games to a lower body injury. King scored in the third period of a wild 8-5 win over the visiting Prince George Cougars. Kai Uchacz had a career high five points (two goals, three assists). Jayden Grubbe tied his career high with four points (one goal, three assists). Mats Lindgren also equalled his career best with three points on the night.
Saturday night was a much different game as the Rebels had to work right to the end for a 2-1 come from behind overtime win over the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings. Grubbe tied the game with a power play goal with just over two minutes left in the third period. Kalan Lind then came through with the overtime winner.
Sunday afternoon in Calgary, the Rebels fell to the Hitmen 4-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was Red Deer's first loss in six games versus Calgary this season.
The Rebels are now 31-9-1-3 on the season for 66 points. They lead the Central Division by 13 points over the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
GAMES THIS WEEK
- Friday, Jan. 27 - The Saskatoon Blades visit the Peavey Mart Centrium for the second and final time this season
- Saturday, Jan 28 - The conference leading Winnipeg ICE visit the Peavey Mart Centrium on a night that will feature live music from See Alice, Post-game Disco Skate, and another Beer Night Special
- Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats pay their final visit of the regular season. This game is already sold-out! Stay tuned this week regarding standing-room tickets that may become available.
ON THE RADAR: The Rebels have three players included on the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft - Kalan Kind (F, '05) 23rd North American Skaters, Kai Uchacz (F, '04) 130th, Matteo Fabrizi (D, '05) 215th.
Lind will also suit up for Team White at the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, January 25 in Langley, BC. The 18-year-old from Shaunavon, SK was the Rebels' 1st round pick (6th overall) at the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. He won gold with Team Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup held at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer, July 31-August 6. Lind also played at the Capital City Challenge in Ottawa in November 2021.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 23, 2023
- Pats Raise Nearly $30,000 for Children's Miracle Network Through SpongeBob Jersey Auction - Regina Pats
- Penalties Prove Chiefs' Downfall in 6-1 Loss to Winterhawks - Spokane Chiefs
- Ridly Greig Recalled by the Ottawa Senators - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hawks Hit Three Straight Wins with 6-1 Romp - Portland Winterhawks
- Bjarnason Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Ziemmer Named WHL's Player of the Week - Prince George Cougars
- WHL Announces Weekly Award Winners - WHL
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- Game Day Hub: January 23 vs Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Play Rare Day Game on the Road against Winterhawks - Spokane Chiefs
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