Rebels this Week
Published on October 5, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release
FIRST PLACE FEELING!
Your Red Deer Rebels start the new week in first place in the WHL Eastern Conference after a Saskatchewan trip that started with a blip before finishing with a pair of impressive wins - led by another chart-topping performance by a star Rebels forward!
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - The Rebels started well with an early goal from Cameron Kuzma but eventually fell to the Prince Albert Raiders by a score of 4-1 at the Art Hauser Centre. It marked the first time this season the Rebels were outshot by their opponent as the Raiders carried a 38-26 edge on the shot clock. Red Deer was 0-for-2 on power plays while Prince Albert was 0-for-4. Poul Andersen had an assist to run his season opening point streak to five games and now co-leads the WHL with six helpers.
Friday, October 2 - The Rebels came out guns blazing as they scored three times in just over six minutes to start the game on their way to a 4-2 road win over the Saskatoon Blades at SaskTel Centre. Beckett Hamilton opened the scoring then set up two-straight by Poul Andersen. Cameron Kuzma scored in the second period, his second goal in as many games. Matthew Kondro made 27 saves with most of them coming in the second half as the Blades tried to rally from behind. Saskatoon outshot Red Deer 29-27 and was 1-for-6 on power plays while the Rebels were 0-for-3.
Saturday, October 3 - Fans in Moose Jaw were treated to the Poul Andersen Show as the Minnesota native scored four goals and set up a fifth in Red Deer's 5-2 win over the Warriors at the Temple Gardens Centre. Beckett Hamilton and rookie Paxson Madill each had three assists in this one. Defenceman Kayden Meyer scored his first goal with the Rebels while rookie netminder Nathan Salisbury improved to 2-0 between the pipes.
The Rebels lead the way in the WHL Eastern Conference with a 4-2-0-1 record for nine points.
NEXT UP
Thanksgiving Long Weekend includes a pair of Rebels homes at the Marchant Crane Centrium...
Friday, October 9, 7 p.m. vs. Calgary Hitmen - It's the first Beer Night of the season -- Bud/Bud Light cans available 2-for-$10.
Monday, October 12, 2 p.m. vs. Edmonton Oil Kings - Bring the entire family to our Thanksgiving Monday Matinee!
Tickets for all Rebels home games are available through Tickets Alberta and reddeerrebels.com.
Every Rebels game - home and away - is broadcast exclusively 106.7 REWIND Radio and YouTube!
BETTER CALL POUL!
For the second-straight week, the Tempo WHL Player of the Week fuelled by Co-op plays for the Red Deer Rebels as Poul Andersen was given the nod on Monday. It was a slam dunk choice as the St. Louis Park, Minnesota native piled up six goals and eight points over three games. Two of Andersen's tallies were game winners. He leads all WHL players this season in both goals (7) and points (14). Andersen has 44 points (21 goals, 23 assists) in 43 games with the Rebels since joining the club midway through last season. Rebels Captain Beckett Hamilton was the WHL's Player of the Week last week.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Get your East Side Mario's Family Packs for an upcoming game! You get two adult tickets, two youth tickets, four pops and four hotdogs - plus free mozzarella sticks with the purchase of an adult entrée the next time you visit East Side Mario's in Red Deer. All for just $99!
50/50 Fun
The Rebels 50/50 is online during all Rebels home games at rebels5050.com. Online sales start at 9:00 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. each time the Rebels play at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Winning numbers are posted to rebels5050.com after 10:00 p.m. and winners have four business days to claim their prize. Proceeds support the Rebels Foundation for Education and Wellness, and the Rotary Club of Red Deer.
Western Hockey League Stories from October 5, 2026
- Rockets host Broncos in rare visit to Prospera Place - Kelowna Rockets
- Raiders Sign Malaki Martin and Eli Molde to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements - Prince Albert Raiders
- Silvertips Bested by Chiefs 3-1 - Everett Silvertips
- Winterhawks Announce Renewal of Dave's Killer Bread Partnership - Portland Winterhawks
- Oil Kings Announce Strength and Conditioning Staff Changes - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- Carter Esler Named Mary Brown's Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week - Spokane Chiefs
- Canes Chatter: October 5, 2026 - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Rebels Forward Andersen, Pats Forward Pue, & Chiefs Netminder Esler Headline WHL Weekly Awards - WHL
- Oil Kings Re-Assign Schollar to U18 AAA Club - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Silvertips Earn Point in Pink the Rink Shootout - Everett Silvertips
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