Rebels this Week
Published on October 13, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release
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(Red Deer Rebels)
PLENTY TO BE THANKFUL FOR!
Your Red Deer Rebels start the new week in first place in the WHL Central Division and second overall in the Eastern Conference after two more home triumphs during Thanksgiving Long Weekend to run their win streak to four games!
Friday, October 9 - Seven different goal scorers powered the Rebels to an exciting 8-5 win over the visiting Calgary Hitmen at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Red Deer fell behind 2-0 in the first period before scoring eight of the game's next 11 goals. Defenceman Jiri Kamas had a goal and three assists for his first career four-point game. Jiri Kamas and Poul Andersen each had a goal and two assists. Patrick Sopiarz scored twice while Beckett Hamilton had two assists.
Monday, October 12 - Matthew Kondro made 34 saves as the Rebels blanked the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings 4-0 in the Thanksgiving Matinee game at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Cameron Kuzma scored the game winner just 92 seconds into the first period. Poul Andersen scored his league leading ninth goal of the season. Captain Beckett Hamilton had a goal and an assist. Kalder Varga scored in his return to the lineup. It's the first time the Rebels have defeated the Oil Kings since February 14, 2025 snapping an 11-game winless drought versus their northern rivals.
NEXT UP
There are two games on the docket for the Rebels this weekend, including a Friday night home game...
Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. vs. Victoria Royals - It's the lone matchup of the season versus the Victoria Royals, the #3 ranked team in the Canadian Hockey League. Fans are encouraged to bring Red Deer Food Bank Donations to the Marchant Crane Centrium on behalf of Central Alberta Co-op.
Saturday, October 17, 1 p.m. at Calgary Hitmen - It's a quick turnaround for the Rebels as they visit the Hitmen for a Saturday matinee. Red Deer is 1-0-0-1 versus Calgary this season.
WHL Standings (Overall)
Rank Team GP W L OTL SL GF GA PTS
1 Brandon Wheat Kings 9 7 2 0 0 31 22 14
2 Red Deer Rebels 9 6 2 0 1 32 23 13
3 Spokane Chiefs 7 6 1 0 0 23 13 12
4 Victoria Royals 6 5 1 0 0 26 16 10
5 Swift Current Broncos 9 5 4 0 0 29 34 10
6 Vancouver Giants 8 4 2 1 1 22 22 10
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!
JAKE THE SNAKE
On Friday, the Rebels announced the signing of forward Jake Banicevic to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 18-year-old from Port Moody, BC joins the Rebels from the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL where he posted seven points in six games (three goals, four assists) to start the 2026-27 season. Banicevic played for the Vancouver North East Chiefs U18 AAA (BCEHL) in 2025-26 and had 50 points (20 goals, 30 assists) in 34 games. In 2024-2025, he was named to the BCEHL U17 All-Star Team after posting 57 points in 35 games.
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