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June 17, 2021 - Mike Egener continues to build his resume.
Egener was hired as a Red Deer Rebels assistant coach on Thursday, just another step in what he hopes will lead to a long and prosperous career in coaching.
After retiring as an active player in 2015, Egener was an assistant coach with Mount Royal University for one season and then served as head coach of the U15 prep team at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton for four years.
Now he's back in the same league in which he starred as a talented and rugged Calgary Hitmen ... Full Story
June 17, 2021 - RED DEER - Brent Sutter, President and General Manager of the Red Deer Rebels, announced today the hiring of Mike Egener as Assistant Coach. Mike joins the Rebels from the OHA Hockey Academy in Penticton, where he currently serves as Head Coach of the U15 AAA team.
Egener, a defensemen picked in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, played for the Calgary Hitmen from 2000-2004. After a 6 year career in the AHL and ECHL, he finished his pro career in 2015 following a 3 year stint with the Coventry... Full Story
June 10, 2021 - From part-time to full-time.
After filling in for the departed Cam Moon as the Red Deer Rebels play-by-play broadcaster during the pandemic-shortened WHL season, Troy Gillard was appointed as the team's Director of Broadcasts and Media on Thursday.
"It's still going to take awhile to sink in but as you can imagine I'm pretty excited," said Gillard, who called all 23 Rebels games during the abbreviated season.
"Hockey play-by-play is always something I've wanted to do and I've always had my eye on a sports job someth... Full Story
June 8, 2021 - Once a coach, always a coach.
Now, that may not necessarily be the case for Steve Konowalchuk, but the newly appointed Red Deer Rebels head coach realized not so long ago that he missed the challenge of guiding a major junior hockey team.
Konowalchuk's hiring was announced on Tuesday by Rebels owner, president and general manager Brent Sutter, who stepped down as head coach on April 11.
"I'm very excited. I was excited as soon as I started talking to Brent," the 48-year-old said. "I'm excited for the season to get g... Full Story
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Former Hitmen Defender Egener Moving up Coaching Ranks
June 17, 2021 - Mike Egener continues to build his resume.
Egener was hired as a Red Deer Rebels assistant coach on Thursday, just another step in what he hopes will lead to a long and prosperous career in coaching.
After retiring as an active player in 2015, Egener was an assistant coach with Mount Royal University for one season and then served as head coach of the U15 prep team at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton for four years.
Now he's back in the same league in which he starred as a talented and rugged Calgary Hitmen ... Full StoryMore Red Deer Rebels stories below
Mike Egener Named Assistant Coach
June 17, 2021 - RED DEER - Brent Sutter, President and General Manager of the Red Deer Rebels, announced today the hiring of Mike Egener as Assistant Coach. Mike joins the Rebels from the OHA Hockey Academy in Penticton, where he currently serves as Head Coach of the U15 AAA team.
Egener, a defensemen picked in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, played for the Calgary Hitmen from 2000-2004. After a 6 year career in the AHL and ECHL, he finished his pro career in 2015 following a 3 year stint with the Coventry... Full StoryTroy Gillard Joins Rebels as "Director of Broadcasts and Media"
June 10, 2021 - From part-time to full-time.
After filling in for the departed Cam Moon as the Red Deer Rebels play-by-play broadcaster during the pandemic-shortened WHL season, Troy Gillard was appointed as the team's Director of Broadcasts and Media on Thursday.
"It's still going to take awhile to sink in but as you can imagine I'm pretty excited," said Gillard, who called all 23 Rebels games during the abbreviated season.
"Hockey play-by-play is always something I've wanted to do and I've always had my eye on a sports job someth... Full StoryKonowalchuk Eager to Bring Coaching Expertise to Rebels
June 8, 2021 - Once a coach, always a coach.
Now, that may not necessarily be the case for Steve Konowalchuk, but the newly appointed Red Deer Rebels head coach realized not so long ago that he missed the challenge of guiding a major junior hockey team.
Konowalchuk's hiring was announced on Tuesday by Rebels owner, president and general manager Brent Sutter, who stepped down as head coach on April 11.
"I'm very excited. I was excited as soon as I started talking to Brent," the 48-year-old said. "I'm excited for the season to get g... Full StoryRed Deer Rebels News
- Former Hitmen Defender Egener Moving up Coaching Ranks - June 17, 2021
- Mike Egener Named Assistant Coach - June 17, 2021
- Troy Gillard Joins Rebels as "Director of Broadcasts and Media" - June 10, 2021
- Konowalchuk Eager to Bring Coaching Expertise to Rebels - June 8, 2021
- Steve Konowalchuk Named Head Coach - June 8, 2021
- Coaches Flynn and Barnstable Will Not Return for 2021-22 - May 27, 2021
- Monday Trades Bring in Players Who Can Help Rebels in Goal, up Front - May 17, 2021
- Keeler Acquired from Oil Kings - May 17, 2021
- Goaltender Ungar Acquired from Wheat Kings - May 17, 2021
- Rebels Acquire Second Round Pick from Seattle - May 13, 2021
- Hagel Invited to Join Team Canada for World Championship; Earns Praise from Former Rebels Coach Sutter - May 13, 2021
- Goals for Mental Health Raises $19,455 as WHL Players Score in Support of CMHA - May 13, 2021
- Hiring New Head Coach at Top of GM Sutter's To-Do List - May 10, 2021
- Sutter Praises Central Division Teams for Handling COVID Situation and Completing Season; Rebels Boss Saw Gradual Improvement from Team - May 10, 2021
- Douglas Grew as a Player and Person During Four Plus Years with the Rebels - May 8, 2021
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| Tue., May 4 | L | Calgary 4 at Red Deer 3 | Final (OT) |
| Sun., May 2 | W | Red Deer 5 at Calgary 4 | Final (OT) |
| Sat., May 1 | W | Edmonton 2 at Red Deer 3 | Final |
| Thu., Apr 29 | L | Calgary 4 at Red Deer 3 | Final (OT) |
| Mon., Apr 19 | L | Red Deer 2 at Medicine Hat 3 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 17 | L | Medicine Hat 5 at Red Deer 2 | Final |
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- Rebels name new assistant coach, open WHL season on Oct. 1 - WHL Red Deer Advocate (June 17)
- Former Red Deer Rebel John Persson retires from hockey - WHL Red Deer Advocate (June 17)
- Rebels name Troy Gillard new play-by-play man - WHL Red Deer Advocate (June 10)
- Rebels still looking to add assistant coach - WHL Red Deer Advocate (June 9)
- Rebels name Steve Konowalchuk new head coach - WHL Red Deer Advocate (June 8)
- Pair of former Rebels commit to UBC Thunderbirds - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 19)
- Two big trades provide stability for Red Deer Rebels - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 19)
- Red Deer Rebels acquire goaltender Connor Ungar - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 17)
- Red Deer Rebels trade last year's first overall selection in U.S. Prospects draft - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 15)
- Former Rebel Brandon Hagel invited to represent Canada at Men's World Championships - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 12)
- Changes on the horizon for Red Deer Rebels next season - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 12)
- ?EUR~It was a rollercoaster': Rebels' graduating players look back on wild season - WHL Red Deer Advocate (May 6)
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