
WHL Season Preview - Red Deer Rebels
September 27, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Red Deer Rebels News Release
A new head coach, new veterans sprinkled up and down the lineup, there's a sense of renewal in Red Deer after a frustrating 2020-21 campaign. Bench boss Steve Konowalchuk brings WHL Championship experience, while New York Rangers prospect Jayden Grubbe captains a Rebels squad eyeing major improvements during the 2021-22 campaign.
REBELS BY THE NUMBERS (2020-21):
Team Record: 4-15-4-0 (12 points)
Division Ranking: 5th, Central
Goals For: 59 (17th)
Goals Against: 106 (20th)
PP (Overall): 17.3% (18th)
PK (Overall): 62.2% (22nd)
Leading Scorers: King (12-16-28), Bains (8-13-21), Douglas (7-6-13)
Leading Rookie: Weir (2-7-9)
Western Hockey League Stories from September 27, 2021
- O'Brien Returns to Portland from Colorado - Portland Winterhawks
- Blades Announce New Radio Agreement with 600 CJWW - Saskatoon Blades
- COVID-19 Protocols in Place for Home Opener on Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Winterhawks Assign Four to Respective Canadian Clubs - Portland Winterhawks
- Tim Horton's Timbits Return to the ICE Cave - Winnipeg Ice
- Raiders Announce Further Details on Game Day Verification Program - Prince Albert Raiders
- Americans Acquire Chudley from Spokane - Tri-City Americans
- Defenseman Jordan Chudley Traded to Tri-City for Draft Pick - Spokane Chiefs
- 2021-2022 TELUS Home Opener Saturday - Prince George Cougars
- ICE Acquire 9th Round Pick from Prince Albert for Hayden Pakkala - Winnipeg Ice
- Raiders Acquire Hayden Pakkala from Winnipeg - Prince Albert Raiders
- WHL Season Preview - Red Deer Rebels - Red Deer Rebels
- Golden Knights Reassign Goaltender Jesper Vikman to Vancouver Giants - Vancouver Giants
- McClennon Returns to ICE from Philadelphia - Winnipeg Ice
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