Red Deer
It’s playoff time! Rebels open up at home against Hitmen
Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe picked up the 2022/2023 Players Award. In this photo by Rob Wallator, Grubbe battles against first round opponent Sean Tschigerl.
From the Red Deer Rebels
REBELS THIS WEEK
PLAYOFFS EDITION – MARCH 27, 2023
BRING ON THE HITMEN!
The Red Deer Rebels take on the Calgary Hitmen in round one of the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.
The Rebels were 6-1-1-0 versus the Hitmen during the regular season. This will be the seventh playoff series between the two clubs with Red Deer having won four of the first six.
WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – #2 Red Deer Rebels vs. #7 Calgary Hitmen
Game One Friday, March 31 7 p.m. Peavey Mart Centrium, Red Deer
Game Two Saturday, April 1 7 p.m. Peavey Mart Centrium, Red Deer
Game Three Monday, April 3 7 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game Four Wednesday, April 5 7 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game Five* Friday, April 7 7 p.m. Peavey Mart Centrium, Red Deer
Game Six* Sunday, April 9 2 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game Seven* Tuesday, April 11 7 p.m. Peavey Mart Centrium, Red Deer
* If necessary
Single-game tickets for all Rebels home playoff games at the Peavey Mart Centrium can be purchased through Tickets Alberta. Playoff packages are available at reddeerrebels.com.
UCHACZ SCORES 50 GOALS
Centre Kai Uchacz is the sixth player in Rebels history to score 50 goals in a season. It’s also the first time the Rebels have had a 50-goal scorer in back-to-back seasons since 1992-93 and 1993-94.
Player Season Goals
B.J. Young 1996‑97 58
Kyle Wanvig 2000‑01 55
Ben King 2021‑22 52
Craig Reichert 1993‑94 52
Dean Tiltgen 1992‑93 50
Kai Uchacz 2022‑23 50
YEAR-END AWARDS
The Rebels have handed out their annual year-end awards for the 2022-23 WHL Regular Season. Kai Uchacz took home four awards — the Three-Star Award, Hampton Inn and Suites Top Scorer, Bearcom Most Valuable Player and ATB Humanitarian of the Year. Christoffer Sedoff was honoured as the team’s Top Defenceman. The Players’ Award was presented to captain Jayden Grubbe. Jace Isley was honoured as the Darcy Robinson Most Underrated Player, Ollie Josephson picked up the Pattison Media Rookie of the Year award, and Carson Birnie was the recipient of the Telus Scholastic Player of the Year award.
City of Red Deer
City of Red Deer Employee Honoured with Bob Stollings Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions
Annette Scheper, Community & Program Facilitator in the Safe & Healthy Communities Department is The City’s 2025 recipient of the Bob Stollings Memorial Award.
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award is given out each year to a City employee who displays outstanding performance in alignment with The City’s RISE cornerstone values – respect, integrity, service and excellence. Nominations for the award are submitted by fellow coworkers detailing the employee’s achievements professionally and interpersonally, along with letters of support. The award is considered a great honour among City staff.
With an impressive 22-year career, Annette has played a pivotal role in shaping Red Deer’s cultural and special events landscape. Her leadership and innovation have brought thousands of successful events to life, creating lasting traditions that enrich the lives of residents. Her commitment to excellence and resourcefulness has ensured that community initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
One of Annette’s most notable achievements is the development of the Community Loan Program, which provides essential resources for local groups, contributing an annual value of $86,778.95 back into the community. In addition, she has successfully led and executed a variety of large-scale events, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and a dedication to sustainability. From creating elaborate event designs with repurposed materials to managing complex logistics, she continuously sets the standard for excellence.
“Annette exemplifies the best of our organization,” said City Manager, Tara Lodewyk. “Her unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and ability to bring people together has made a profound impact on our city. This award is a testament to her hard work and passion for creating meaningful experiences for our community.”
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award was first established in 1985 and is presented every year to honour Robert (Bob) E. Stollings, a loyal and dedicated City employee from 1960-1984.
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