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Broncos netminder Joel Hofer watches as the puck from Josh Tarzwell flies by into the net. The Rebels beat the Swift Current Broncos, 6-2, Saturday night at the Centrium. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels victorious over Swift Current Broncos

New Forwards Brett Davis and Cameron Hausinger showing lots of confidence on the ice

Broncos netminder Joel Hofer watches as the puck from Josh Tarzwell flies by into the net. The Rebels beat the Swift Current Broncos, 6-2, Saturday night at the Centrium. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Canadian luger Alex Gough, of Calgary celebrates winning a bronze medal in women’s luge at the Olympic Siding Centre at he Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea on February 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Canadian luger Alex Gough, of Calgary celebrates winning a bronze medal in women’s luge at the Olympic Siding Centre at he Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea on February 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Fighters not swayed by risk of head trauma in combat sports like boxing and MMA

Fighters not swayed by risk of head trauma in combat sports like boxing and MMA

Adonis Stevenson underwent surgery to reduce bleeding in the brain and his prognosis remains uncertain

Fighters not swayed by risk of head trauma in combat sports like boxing and MMA
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Team Alberta U16 Male roster announced for 2019 Canada Winter Games

The entire Team Alberta U16 Male roster will meet for Christmas Camp in Red Deer on Dec. 19th-21st

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In 2018, Canada won gold at the World Hockey Junior Championships in Buffalo, N.Y. (Twitter/@HC_WJC)

Red Deer to co-host World Junior Ice Hockey Championship with Edmonton in 2021

Red Deer and Edmonton are helping to write Canadian hockey history, says Mayor Tara Veer

In 2018, Canada won gold at the World Hockey Junior Championships in Buffalo, N.Y. (Twitter/@HC_WJC)
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Team Alberta U18 female roster announced for 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

“Our staff is really excited about this team,” said Head Coach Carla MacLeod

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USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kerry Perry, middle, watches the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Abuse settlements force USA Gymnastics to file for bankruptcy

The organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces.

USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kerry Perry, middle, watches the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Ring doctor Marc Gagne, left, checks on Adonis Stevenson, of Montreal, after he was knocked out by Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine in their Light Heavyweight WBC championship fight, Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Canadian boxer stable but critical after traumatic brain injury: Doctor

Stevenson suffered from head trauma when he was knocked out by Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine in the Light Heavyweight WBC championship fight Saturday Dec. 1.

Ring doctor Marc Gagne, left, checks on Adonis Stevenson, of Montreal, after he was knocked out by Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine in their Light Heavyweight WBC championship fight, Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Claire Booth, 15, practiced on the ice last Wednesday during the Junior Curling Academy session at the Red Deer Curling Centre. She is skip for Team Booth. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

New junior curling academy helps young curlers improve their game

League works to improve technical skills and prepare curlers for competition

Claire Booth, 15, practiced on the ice last Wednesday during the Junior Curling Academy session at the Red Deer Curling Centre. She is skip for Team Booth. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Seattle to officially get NHL team

Seattle to officially get NHL team

West coast city will become 32nd team

Seattle to officially get NHL team
Olympique Lyonnais’ Ada Hegerberg celebrates with the Women’s Ballon d’Or award during the Golden Ball award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Awarded every year by France Football magazine since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956, the Ballon d’Or, Golden Ball for the best player of the year will be given to both a woman and a man. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

DJ sorry after asking first woman to win prestigious Ballon D’Or to twerk

French DJ Martin Solveig had posed the question to Norwegian soccer player Ada Hegerberg

Olympique Lyonnais’ Ada Hegerberg celebrates with the Women’s Ballon d’Or award during the Golden Ball award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Awarded every year by France Football magazine since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956, the Ballon d’Or, Golden Ball for the best player of the year will be given to both a woman and a man. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Promoter says Adonis Stevenson in critical condition after knockout

Promoter says Adonis Stevenson in critical condition after knockout

The 41-year-old Stevenson was put on a stretcher after the bout and left Videotron Centre in an ambulance

Promoter says Adonis Stevenson in critical condition after knockout
Seattle Hockey Partners David Bonderman, left, and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan talk to the media as they leave a meeting at National Hockey League headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in New York. Members of Seattle’s potential ownership group and Mayor Durkan presented their case to the Board of Governors’ executive committee at the league office. If the executive committee moves the process forward, the board could vote as soon as December to award the NHL’s 32nd franchise to Seattle. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

NHL expansion to Seattle appears to be a slam dunk, but other questions remain

When Seattle will actually hit the ice and how the NHL will realign two of its four divisions remain unanswered

Seattle Hockey Partners David Bonderman, left, and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan talk to the media as they leave a meeting at National Hockey League headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in New York. Members of Seattle’s potential ownership group and Mayor Durkan presented their case to the Board of Governors’ executive committee at the league office. If the executive committee moves the process forward, the board could vote as soon as December to award the NHL’s 32nd franchise to Seattle. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Rebels lack momentum and lose to Moose Jaw Warriors

Rebels lack momentum and lose to Moose Jaw Warriors

Head Coach Brent Sutter says Rebels had ‘no play’ in game against Warriors

Rebels lack momentum and lose to Moose Jaw Warriors
To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion

To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion

Considering the success of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle has seemed a no-brainer from the beginning

To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion
Kadin Chung is part of the first batch of players in Canadian Premier League history. (Canadian Premier League)

Canadian Premier League signs first 10 players

Players include B.C. player Kadin Chung, going to Vancouver Island

Kadin Chung is part of the first batch of players in Canadian Premier League history. (Canadian Premier League)
Elias Pettersson has drawn awe from around the NHL with his stunning goals and mind-bending moves over the past two months, but those who’ve played alongside him say there’s likely more to come. Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal with teammate Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) against the Minnesota Wild during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson will only get ‘better and better’: former teammate

The Vancouver rookie has already notched 13 goals and eight assists in 20 games

Elias Pettersson has drawn awe from around the NHL with his stunning goals and mind-bending moves over the past two months, but those who’ve played alongside him say there’s likely more to come. Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal with teammate Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) against the Minnesota Wild during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Ciante Evans (0) and Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton (49) try and stop Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Brad Sinopoli (88) during the second half of the 106th Grey Cup in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Icy Grey Cup leads to possible field improvements by CFL

The field conditions emerged as one of the main talking points in Calgary’s 27-16 victory over Ottawa

Calgary Stampeders defensive back Ciante Evans (0) and Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton (49) try and stop Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Brad Sinopoli (88) during the second half of the 106th Grey Cup in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Philadelphia Flyers left wing Daniel Carcillo is restrained by referee Ian Walsh (29) in the first period against the Minnesota Wild during a preseason NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., on September 25, 2010. Daniel Carcillo spoke out on Saturday night about his experience with hazing while a member of the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, detailing how he feels Canada’s hockey culture needs to change. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Andy King

NHL player Carcillo speaks out on alleged hazing experience

Daniel Carcillo took to Twitter to talk about his time on the Sarnia Sting

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Daniel Carcillo is restrained by referee Ian Walsh (29) in the first period against the Minnesota Wild during a preseason NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., on September 25, 2010. Daniel Carcillo spoke out on Saturday night about his experience with hazing while a member of the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, detailing how he feels Canada’s hockey culture needs to change. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Andy King
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Jamar Wall (29), defensive back Patrick Levels (3) and linebacker Eric Mezzalira (33) celebrate an interception against the Ottawa Redblacks during the second half of the 106th Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Sunday, November 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Mitchell named MVP as Stampeders dump Redblacks 27-16 to win Grey Cup

Calgary captures CFL crown after dropping previous two title games

Calgary Stampeders defensive back Jamar Wall (29), defensive back Patrick Levels (3) and linebacker Eric Mezzalira (33) celebrate an interception against the Ottawa Redblacks during the second half of the 106th Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Sunday, November 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette