The Rebels beat the Oil Kings in all 9 games they faced last season. Tonight however.
19 year old veteran and Lethbridge, Alberta native Marshall Finnie opened up the scoring for the Oil Kings at 6:42 of the first period. Assists on the goal to fellow Lethbridge native John Szabo and 17 year old Rhys Pederson.
Kai Uchacz scored to tie the game up at 1 apiece at 14:38 of the first period on the Power Play. Assists on the goal to California sophomore Quentin Bourne and Carson Latimer.
The Rebels outshot the Oil Kings 13-9 in the first period.
Winnipeg native Aiden Litke made it 2-1 at 4:46 from 17 year old Czech 6 foot 5 giant Adam Jecho.
The Oil Kings outshot the Rebels 12-11 in the second period.
Kian Bell made it 3-1 Oil Kings at 16:34 of the third period on the Power Play. Assists on the goal to Port Moody, BC native Parker Alcos and Former Portland Winterhawk 20 year old Aiden Litke. Kian Bell played with the Battleford North Stars of the SJHL last season where he scored 102 points as a 19 year old. He is entering the WHL as a 20 year old. However he played 2 seasons prior in the Q with Cape Breton. Profile*
Newly acquired 20 year old Carson Latimer made it 3-2 for the Rebels at 17:41 of the third period. From veterans Jace Weir and Frantisek Formanek. Latimer was himself an Oil King back in 2021. Latimer also played with the Prince Albert Raiders and Winnipeg Ice.
Overager Aiden Litke scored on the empty net with 17 seconds remaining in the game to make it a 4-2 final. Litke also played for the OCN Blizzard of the MJHL in 2020.
Rebels outshot the Oil Kings 38-33.
Abbotsford native Kolby Hay made 36 saves on 38 shots for the win. For the Rebels Kyle Kelsey made 29 saves on 32 shots.
Attendance in Red Deer was 4625.
Craig Armstrong was placed on waivers and went unclaimed. He was caught up in the 20 year old numbers game which is unfortunate, he was a great player to watch. I could still see another Dub team picking him up. If not he should consider the AJHL. Perhaps Blackfalds🤔
Next game Saturday September 23rd against the Oil Kings in Edmonton
Where is Ryker Singer?
