The Red Deer Optimist Rebels pulled out a pair of narrow Alberta Midget Hockey League weekend road victories, defeating the Sherwood Park Kings 2-1 and downing the Lloydminster Bobcats by the same score.
Ian McLellan’s short-handed goal with 30 seconds remaining lifted the Rebels to victory at Sherwood Park. Chase Thudium also scored for the winners.
At Lloydminster, Red Deer got goals from Colton Bobyk and Ryker Leer.
Jayden Sittler made 28 saves at Sherwood Park and Matt Zentner stopped 34 shots against the Bobcats.
The Optimist Rebels return to action with games Saturday and Sunday at St. Albert and Fort Saskatchewan. Red Deer’s next home game is Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. versus the Lethbridge Pronghorns.