ASSINIBOIA—The puck has dropped on the Assiniboia Â鶹´«Ã½AVern Rebels Jr. B hockey season. However, the team was still seeking its first win before the remaining October game schedule is complete. As of Oct. 18, the Prairie Junior Hockey League standings show the Rebels at the bottom of the Bill Johnston Division after six games.
However, Marc Belanger, Rebels forward is included in the top leading goal scorers, also as of Oct. 18, and also making him the top stat for individual team efforts.
Over the summer, the Rebels saw some updates in their team’s dressing room, as well as in their home arena. The Â鶹´«Ã½AVland Co-op Centre, which is the home of the saw changes that include a state-of-the-art video scoreboard increased in size by 10 feet. On the concourse, walls were tiled, as well as additions of CO2 cannons with laser lights installed, creating an exciting game day experience.
The facility’s sound system was upgraded as well as the sound system in the Rebels dressing room. The new Spark Version 3 Team skate sharpener is also another value-added addition for the team’s dressing room.
Digital signage throughout the arena can and will display upcoming events.
In their continued efforts to connect with their community, the team held a hockey school Oct. 12-13. The school included drills and skill training developed by the players.
The Rebels leadership team was announced early in the season naming Josh Prebushewski captain and along Brenna Blatz, Nik Smolinkski and Keaton Hillmer as alternate captains,
The Richardson Pioneer Â鶹´«Ã½AVern Rebels were saddened by the passing of Maurice Simard. “Moe” was a longtime member of the hockey club, serving in various capacities over the years including team president, serving on the board as well as filling the role of team equipment manager for many years.
Even after his years with the team, Moe continued to be one of the team’s biggest supporters at the rink cheering them on.
The hockey club has kicked off their 36th annual Smiler per Mile lottery. Thanks to purchasers, over $600,000 has been raised to help in the operation costs of the Junior B hockey team based out of Assiniboia.
Tickets are available at home games and Nelson GM, as well as from players and staff.
The last game in October will be a home game, held Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Â鶹´«Ã½AVland Co-op Centre taking on Fort Knox. This will move the team into an eight-game stint in November, starting with the first four games on home ice.
See the full schedule on their website as well as follow their Facebook page for all the latest updates and news on the team.
The Assiniboia Richard Pioneer Â鶹´«Ã½AVern Rebels continue to appreciate their fans in the stands, as well as season and game day volunteers and those who support them throughout their season.
