Red Deer Rebels suffered a sudden and disappointing end to their WHL season as the Saskatoon Blades swept their best-of-seven series with a 7-0 victory.

By the Numbers
  • Saskatoon Blades secured a 7-0 victory over the Red Deer Rebels.
  • Egor Sidorov scored a hat trick, with 3 goals in the game.
  • Blades rookie netminder Evan Gardner made 26 saves, with 13 crucial saves in the second period.
Yes, But

The Rebels showed resilience, fighting to the final buzzer despite the tough loss.

State of Play
  • Red Deer Rebels face a disappointing end to their WHL season after being swept by the Saskatoon Blades.
  • Blades advance to the WHL Eastern Conference Championship for the second consecutive year.
  • Rebels will hold year-end exit meetings and farewells for the season on Friday.
What's Next

Rebels head coach Dave Struch to discuss his future with the club with Owner, President, and General Manager Brent Sutter.

Bottom Line

Red Deer Rebels face a disappointing end to their season, but show resilience in the face of defeat against Saskatoon Blades, as the coaching staff evaluates the future direction of the team.