Red Deer signs 18-year-old forward Jake Banicevic to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

RED DEER – The Red Deer Rebels are excited to announce that forward Jake Banicevic has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team.

The 18-year-old from Port Moody, BC joins the Rebels from the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL where he posted seven points in six games (three goals, four assists) to start the 2026-27 season.

Banicevic played for the Vancouver North East Chiefs U18 AAA (BCEHL) in 2025-26 and had 50 points (20 goals, 30 assists) in 34 games. In 2024-2025, he was named to the BCEHL U17 All-Star Team after posting 57 points in 35 games.

Jake Banicevic
Forward
Date of Birth: May 19, 2008
Hometown: Port Moody, BC
Height: 5’11.5
Weight: 165 lbs.
Most Recent Club: Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)