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Optimist Rebels win pair

Trey deGraaf fired three goals for the Red Deer Optimist Rebels Sunday in a 6-2 Alberta Midget Hockey League win over the visiting Lloydminster Bobcats.

Trey deGraaf fired three goals for the Red Deer Optimist Rebels Sunday in a 6-2 Alberta Midget Hockey League win over the visiting Lloydminster Bobcats.

Rounding out the Red Deer attack with a goal apiece were Andrew Nielsen, Layne Bensmiller and Tyler Steenbergen. Cole Sears made 17 saves for the winners, who directed 33 shots at Bobcats netminder Austin McGrath.

The victory capped a perfect weekend for the Rebels, who on Saturday downed the visiting UFA Bisons 4-2. Chase Olsen scored twice and Ross Heidt and Jordie Lawson also tallied for Red Deer.

Jayden Sittler turned aside 31 shots in the Optimist goal. Carter Seminuk made 26 saves for UFA.