Rebels roll past Moose Jaw for third-straight win
RED DEER – The Red Deer Rebels came roaring back to the Marchant Crane Centrium in #CHLJerseyContest threads Saturday night after a two-week B.C. road trip, and they did so with authority as they posted a 5-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Contributions came from all over the line-up. Aleksey Chichkin opened the scoring, Talon Brigley added his own tally, Tyson Yaremko banked the game-winner, and Beckett Hamilton provided insurance. Landon MacSwain shined with a three-point night (1G, 2A), while Matthew Kondro earned his 12th win of the season between the pipes.
Saturday’s match-up carried extra significance as it was the final showdown of the season series against the Warriors. With the victory, Red Deer climbs to within two points of Moose Jaw for 7th in the WHL Eastern Conference.
Stats Story:
Landon MacSwain (RD) – 1 goal, 2 assists
Pavel McKenzie (MJ) – 2 goals
Matthew Kondro (RD) – 28 saves, win
Chase Wutzke (MJ) – 43 saves
How it Happened:
The Rebels got the scoring going early as Nate Yellowaga snuck down low and slipped a cross-slot pass to Aleksey Chichkin, who was ready at the top of the circle to snap it home between the legs of former Rebels netminder Chase Wutzke.
Aleksey Chichkin gets the party started in Red Deer! 🥳@Rebelshockey pic.twitter.com/5kIYb4BmIU
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) February 8, 2026
Not long after, Talon Brigley made his mark, burying his own rebound of a wrap-around attempt to push the Rebels to a two-goal lead.
Captain Brigley clocks in! 🫡
Talon Brigley adds the insurance marker, the @Rebelshockey lead by 2 early in the 1st! pic.twitter.com/N1eetCjtBv
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) February 8, 2026
Into the second period, the Rebels struck again with just 14 seconds left on a powerplay. Poul Andersen fired a shot that squeaked through Wutzke, and Tyson Yaremko was in perfect position to tap in the loose puck, extending the lead.
Make it 3️⃣!
Tyson Yaremko jams it home, the @Rebelshockey lead by 3! pic.twitter.com/NzrYW4T9Km
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) February 8, 2026
Beckett Hamilton continued adding to his team-leading point stack, spinning and ripping from the top of the circle to net the Rebels fourth goal.
He let that rip with AUTHORITY! 😎
Beckett Hamilton gets on the scoresheet with a turnaround wrister.@Rebelshockey | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/2BbKnOlCX6
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) February 8, 2026
Pavel McKenzie found the top corner past Matthew Kondro for Moose Jaw’s first goal in the final minute of period two, then added a second goal in period three.
Landon MacSwain sealed the deal with an empty-netter with just over three minutes remaining.
Kondro earned his third win in as many starts, stopping 28 shots, while the Rebels peppered their former teammate Wutzke with 48.
The Rebels converted on one of two powerplays and shut down Moose Jaw’s man-advantage on all four tries.
Brandt Three Stars:
1. Hamilton (RD)
2. Wutzke (MJ)
3. MacSwain (RD)
What They Said:
Marc Habscheid
Talon Brigley
Notes:
Chichkin now has points in four-straight (1G, 3A), Yellowaga has points in four-straight and eight of nine (2G, 7A), Hamilton has points in three-straight and 12 of 14 games (7G, 8A), Brigley has points in three-straight (2G, 1A), Patrick Sopiarz has points in four of six (4G, 2A), Andersen has points in four of six (2G, 2A) … scratched for the game for Red Deer were Cameron Dillard, Cole Temple (lower), and Grayden Peterson … The Rebels move three points ahead of the Regina Pats in the WHL Eastern Conference … Rebels wore their #CHLJerseyContest threads designed by the winner of the CHL Jersey Design Contest, Brooklyn Shore. The jerseys were available for purchase through a silent auction with the proceeds donated to President’s Choice Children’s Charity in the fight against childhood hunger. The Real Canadian Superstore contests have collectively raised over $864,900 to help feed one million kids annually.
Next up:
Red Deer is home to the Everett Silvertips on Tuesday, February 10 where the puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Marchant Crane Centrium (TICKETS).
