The Red Deer Rebels had this one right there for the taking, but in the end, it slipped away in heartbreaking fashion. An early goal just 53 seconds into the game proved to be the difference, as the Edmonton Oil Kings held on for a tight 2-0 victory over the Rebels on Friday night at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Despite a strong effort from Red Deer—they outshot Edmonton 34-23 and created plenty of chances—the puck just wouldn’t go in. Several shots rang off the posts, and they failed to convert on any of their seven power-play opportunities, while the Oil Kings went 0-for-2 with the man advantage. Parker Snell stood tall in net for Edmonton, turning away everything that came his way. The loss means the Rebels stay one point behind Moose Jaw for eighth in the WHL Eastern Conference, though they still hold two games in hand. Red Deer drops to 21-32-2-2 on the season, while Edmonton improves to 37-16-3-2 and completes a perfect 7-0-1-0 record against the Rebels this year. It was also a bit of an emotional night with former Rebel Jaxon Fuder making his return to Red Deer after being traded to the Oil Kings back on December 27. Now the Rebels turn their attention to hosting Swift Current tomorrow night, hoping to get back on track.
Lukas Sawchyn scored for the Oil Kings just 48 seconds into the game to make it 1-0. The assist on the goal went to Kayden Stroeder
Shots on goal in the first period were 9-6 for the Rebels.
Shots on goal in the second period were 10-8 for the Rebels
Ethan MacKenzie fires it into the empty net to make it a 2-0 game at 18:32 of the third period with the lone assist on the goal going to Czech import Adam Jecho.
Shots on goal in the third period were 15-9 for the Rebels. The Rebels outshot the Oil Kings 34-23 in the game.
For the Oil Kings Parker Snell stopped all 34 shots that he faced for the win and the shutout for the Oil Kings. For the Rebels Matthew Kondro stopped 21 of the 22 shots that he faced in the game.
Three Stars of the game were 1) Parker Snell 2) Kalder Varga 3) Adam Jecho
Attendance in Red Deer was 3601
Rebels next game is Saturday February 28th against the Swift Current Broncos.
Former Red Deer Rebel- TAYLOR TABASHNIUK DROPS THE MITTS AGAINST FILIP RUZICKA AT THE END OF THE GAME. Goalie fight in last nights WHL game Brandon Vs Regina. Brandon ended up winning the game 4-1 which helps the Rebels as the Rebels need the Pats and Warriors to not win anymore so they can sneak into the playoffs.
SJHL Kindersley Klippers VS Warman Wolverines Pryce Thiessen vs Kayden Yeaman. –former Bulldog Jacob Dennis is a member of he Kindersley Klippers.