Rebels

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.

Advocate sports writer Josh Aldrish caught up with Rebels goaltender Kraymer Barnstable this week to ask him five personal questions.

Rebels head coach Jesse Wallin talks with Advocate sports editor Greg Meachem about the impact newcomer Andrej Kudrna has had since joining the Rebels roster.

Rebels head coach Jesse Wallin spoke with the Advocate while on the way to Regina to face the Pats this past Friday morning.