The Senior AA Red Deer Rustlers are moving forward towards their inaugural season in the North Central Hockey League.
The team announced their 29-player roster on Friday, with 16 forwards, 11 defenceman and two goalies.
The Rustlers will drop the puck on the season Oct. 6 in Devon and will play their first ever home game on Oct. 13 at Penhold Mutliplex.
The Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers are excited to announce the roster for its inaugural season in the North Central Hockey League! Don't forget, season tickets are on sale now for $65 each, email rdsenioraarusters@gmail.com for more info! #SeniorRustlers pic.twitter.com/QoToAjSU2T
— Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers (@RDSrAARustlers) August 3, 2018
“All of these players have strong ties to Red Deer in one form or another, and we can’t wait to carry on the Rustlers legacy with pride,” said General Manager Ted Emmett in a press release.
Mike Dempster, who played junior hockey for the Olds Grizzlys in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, will serve as captain for the club. His father Wynne played two seasons for the original Junior A Red Deer Rustlers from 1969-1971, won a Centennial Cup championship and was also the head coach and general manager from 1980-1985.
“Growing up hearing stories from my dad about the Red Deer Rustlers and the Centennial Cup team, I couldn’t be more proud to wear the Rustlers logo on my chest,” said the Rustlers new captain.
“The original Red Deer Rustlers were a team the whole community rallied around, and we’re already overwhelmed by the support we’ve seen from the Central Alberta community before we’ve even played our first game.”
Johnny Li, Dustin Moore and Kyle Pess will serve as alternate captains.
For more information on the Rustlers and their full roster, check out their facebook page.
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