Rebels this Week
September 18, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release
BRING ON THE REGULAR SEASON!
It's finally here... time to start the 2023-24 WHL Regular Season! The Rebels look to build on their success from last year when they won the Central Division title for the first time since 2011.
PRE-SEASON done
The Rebels wrapped up their pre-season with two games this past weekend.
Friday at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels picked up a 3-2 win over the visiting Calgary Hitmen. Ollie Josephson, Quentin Bourne and Samuel Drancak scored for Red Deer. Chase Wutzke earned the win in net.
Saturday at the Enmax Centre down in Lethbridge, the Hurricanes edged the Rebels 4-3 in overtime. The Rebels got goals from Evan Smith, Elias Carmichael, and Zane Saab as they finish the pre-season with a 2-1-1-0 record.
UPCOMING GAMES
The Red Deer Advocate Home Opener versus the Edmonton Oil Kings goes this Friday, Sept. 22 at the Peavey Mart Centrium at 7 p.m.
The following night, Saturday, Sept. 23, the Rebels visit the Oil Kings at Rogers Place in Edmonton for a 7 p.m. tilt.
Once again this season, all Rebels regular season and playoff games, home and away, will be heard exclusively on 106.7 REWIND Radio, and viewed exclusively through CHL TV.
SOCKTEMBER
As part of 'Socktember,' On-side Restoration is encouraging Rebels fans to bring donations of new socks to the Red Deer Advocate Home Opener in support of The Mustard Seed, Youth HQ, and the Central Alberta Women's Shelter. Socks can be taken to the Community Corner located on the concourse at the Peavey Mart Centrium.
WHL CUP RETURNS TO RED DEER
The Western Hockey League, in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan and Hockey Manitoba, announced that Red Deer will host the 2023 WHL Cup presented by FPS Payment, October 18-22, 2023, at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The tournament will feature teams from the four Western Canadian provinces competing in a round-robin tournament format followed by playoffs. The 2023 WHL Cup will showcase the top 2008-born players from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Rosters, ticketing information, and live streaming details for the 2023 WHL Cup will be announced at a later date. The WHL Cup was last hosted in 2021 in Red Deer.
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS!
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are still available. Fans can also purchase half-season, 9-game packs, 3-game packs, and single-game tickets. Visit reddeerrebels.com or call Shaun Richer at 403-341-6000 for details.
Western Hockey League Stories from September 18, 2023
- Winterhawks Reassign Duguay, Myhre to U18 Programs - Portland Winterhawks
- Rockets Set Opening Night Roster - Kelowna Rockets
- Oil Kings Trim Roster by Three - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- September 18 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Giants Announce 2023-24 Promotional Schedule - Vancouver Giants
- 2023-24 Season Preview - Portland Winterhawks - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Coastal GasLink - Prince George Cougars
- Chiefs Reassign Allan, Gillespie, Preston Ahead of Friday's Season Opener - Spokane Chiefs
- Rockets To Honour First Responders At Home Opener This Saturday - Kelowna Rockets
- Chiefs Reassign Allan, Gillespie, Preston Ahead of Friday's Season Opener - Spokane Chiefs
- 2023-24 Player Profile: Ben Hemmerling - Everett Silvertips
- Warriors Make One Roster Move Coming out of Preseason - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Oil Kings Announce Broadcast Agreement with iHeartRadio Canada for 2023-24 Season - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Nineteen Silvertips at 2023 NHL Training Camps - Everett Silvertips
- Wheat Kings Re-Assign Two Ahead of Regular Season - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Cougars Secure Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Edmonton Oil Kings in Pre-Season Showdown - Prince George Cougars
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