Rebels

One night after being the victims of questionable officiating, the Red Deer Rebels, it appears, were again run over by the zebras 24 hours later.

The players and coaching staff have received a passing grade from the owner, who admittedly wouldn’t have been so generous with his marks six to eights weeks ago.

With a big body comes big expectations, especially when you’re an NHL-drafted defenceman.

It was only three years ago that Colin Archer and the Red Deer Optimist Rebels experienced a deep playoff run that ended with a heart-breaking 3-2 overtime loss to the Prince Albert Mintos in the final of the national midget AAA hockey championship.To the Red Deer Rebels captain, it must seem like five years ago. Or more.

Toughest player you’ve played against?

The Red Deer Rebels minimized the weekend damage courtesy of an overtime goal from captain Colin Archer at roughly 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night in Cranbrook, B.C

This week, Rebels forward Jordie Deagle spoke with Advocate sports writer Josh Aldrich and shared a few personal tidbits in a weekly Advocate segment called Know Your Rebels.

A year ago, the Red Deer Rebels might have wilted under the pressure and found a way to gas a three-goal lead.But that was then, this is now, and these days the Rebels are a more mentally sound crew, capable of withstanding a relentless attack such as the one the visiting Chilliwack Bruins mounted on Saturday night.

There was nothing pretty about the Red Deer Rebels’ 3-2 win over the Chilliwack Bruins on Saturday night at the Centrium.

This week, Rebels forward Turner Elson spoke with Advocate sports writer Josh Aldrich and shared a few personal tidbits in a weekly Advocate segment called Know Your Rebels.