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Rebels clean out lockers after season of ups and downs

Rebels went from last in WHL to a playoff series against Lethbridge

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END OF YEAR - The Red Deer Rebels cleaned out their lockers after a year that saw them rise from the bottom of the WHL to a playoff spot. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Rebels clean out lockers after season of ups and down

Rebels went from last in WHL to a playoff series against Lethbridge

END OF YEAR - The Red Deer Rebels cleaned out their lockers after a year that saw them rise from the bottom of the WHL to a playoff spot. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
STAYIN’ ALIVE - Reese Johnson would score the first goal in a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes to keep their seven-game series alive. The Rebels, down 3-1, will play Game 5 on Saturday in Lethbridge. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Rebels extend their series after 5-2 win over ‘Canes

Red Deer, down 3-1, will play Game 5 Saturday in Lethbridge

STAYIN’ ALIVE - Reese Johnson would score the first goal in a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes to keep their seven-game series alive. The Rebels, down 3-1, will play Game 5 on Saturday in Lethbridge. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Mayor Sean McIntyre, along with Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer and Penhold Mayor Michael Yargeau proudly show off the jersey with their hometown name printed on the back during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup announcement March 27. Photo from Mayor MacIntyre’s Twitter

UPDATE: Sylvan Lake to host international hockey game

The NexSource Centre will host the USA vs Slovakia game of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Mayor Sean McIntyre, along with Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer and Penhold Mayor Michael Yargeau proudly show off the jersey with their hometown name printed on the back during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup announcement March 27. Photo from Mayor MacIntyre’s Twitter
OVERTIME LOSS - The Red Deer Rebels played a much better game Tuesday but were unable to grab a win, losing 5-4 to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Rebels lose 5-4 in overtime to go down 3-0 in series

Lethbridge will look to close out series Wednesday night in Red Deer

OVERTIME LOSS - The Red Deer Rebels played a much better game Tuesday but were unable to grab a win, losing 5-4 to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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2018 Western Canada Sledge Hockey Tournament

Tournament will take place in Red Deer this weekend

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JUNIOR COMPETITION - Level Three Roller Derby skaters get physical as they race around the track. Full contact adult rules are permetted at this level. About 80 roller-skaters in the under 18 division came from across the province this weekend to compete in the Red Deer Nuclear Free Roller Derby League’s third annual Jr. Invitational.

WATCH: Red Deer Roller Derby Jr. Invitational is a big smash

Nuclear Free League hosts third competition for skaters around Alberta

JUNIOR COMPETITION - Level Three Roller Derby skaters get physical as they race around the track. Full contact adult rules are permetted at this level. About 80 roller-skaters in the under 18 division came from across the province this weekend to compete in the Red Deer Nuclear Free Roller Derby League’s third annual Jr. Invitational.
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Red Deerian Owen Pimm has big skiing dreams for the future

Local athlete followed in his father’s footsteps

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Rebels, Hurricanes kick off their WHL playoff series

Game 1 starts the series Friday night in Lethbridge

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ALBERTA CHAMPS - The Lacombe Generals will be hopping onto a bus headed to Rosetown after they won the Alberta Senior ‘AAA’ Championship and wrote their ticket to the Allan Cup Finals. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Lacombe Generals punch their ticket to Allan Cup

6-1 win over Stony Plain finishes off series in 5 games

ALBERTA CHAMPS - The Lacombe Generals will be hopping onto a bus headed to Rosetown after they won the Alberta Senior ‘AAA’ Championship and wrote their ticket to the Allan Cup Finals. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Lacombe Generals take commanding lead over Stony Plain with 7-3 win

Lacombe Generals take commanding lead over Stony Plain with 7-3 win

Generals will look to eliminate the Eagles Wednesday night at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex

Lacombe Generals take commanding lead over Stony Plain with 7-3 win
GENERALS WIN - Lacombe General Nolan Huysmans scored the first goal of the game on a rebound en route to a 7-2 General victory in Game 3 of Senior AAA Provincial Finals. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Generals power through Game 3, winning 7-2

Seven-game series continues Saturday in Stony Plain

GENERALS WIN - Lacombe General Nolan Huysmans scored the first goal of the game on a rebound en route to a 7-2 General victory in Game 3 of Senior AAA Provincial Finals. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
REBELS WIN - The Red Deer Rebels won 5-2 over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday, keeping their home-ice playoff dream alive. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Rebels keep home-ice dream alive with 5-2 over ‘Canes

Red Deer look to steal both games against Kootenay this weekend

REBELS WIN - The Red Deer Rebels won 5-2 over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday, keeping their home-ice playoff dream alive. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
UPDATE: Optimist Chiefs release statement on passing of Ryan McBeath

UPDATE: Optimist Chiefs release statement on passing of Ryan McBeath

Optimist Chiefs announced on Twitter the passing of one of their captains, 17-year-old Ryan McBeath.

UPDATE: Optimist Chiefs release statement on passing of Ryan McBeath
Generals look to go up 2-1 in AAA Senior Provincials

Generals look to go up 2-1 in AAA Senior Provincials

Lacombe splits first two games with Stony Plain

Generals look to go up 2-1 in AAA Senior Provincials
PLAYOFF PUSH - Brandon Hagel finished the night with a hat trick for the Rebels on a night that the Rebels clinched a WHL playoff berth. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Rebels score a playoff spot after 5-2 win over Tigers

Huge effort by veterans puts Red Deer into contention

PLAYOFF PUSH - Brandon Hagel finished the night with a hat trick for the Rebels on a night that the Rebels clinched a WHL playoff berth. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
QUEENS HOCKEY - The MacEwan University would clinch the ACAC Championship in four games, winning over the Red Deer College Queens. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Queens lose in ACAC Championships

MacEwan Griffins take 5-game series 3-1

QUEENS HOCKEY - The MacEwan University would clinch the ACAC Championship in four games, winning over the Red Deer College Queens. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Canada forward Tyler Steenbergen (17) celebrates his game winning goal against Sweden during third period gold medal final IIHF World Junior Championships hockey action in Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, January 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Steenbergen signs with Coyotes

Tyler Steenbergen has signed a three-year entry level contract

Canada forward Tyler Steenbergen (17) celebrates his game winning goal against Sweden during third period gold medal final IIHF World Junior Championships hockey action in Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, January 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Bronco Tyler Steenbergen signs NHL contract

Former Red Deer minor hockey player currently has 98 points for Swift Current.

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CHIEFS WIN - Red Deer AAA Optimist Chief Brett Meerman raced in against Calgary Royals’ netmider Noah Decottignies in their Game 3 matchup. The Chiefs would go on to win 2-1. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Chiefs stay alive after 2-1 victory

Red Deer heads to Calgary for Game 4 in 5-game series

CHIEFS WIN - Red Deer AAA Optimist Chief Brett Meerman raced in against Calgary Royals’ netmider Noah Decottignies in their Game 3 matchup. The Chiefs would go on to win 2-1. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express