The Assiniboia Senior Rebels have done it again, and it was done in fine style in front of a energetic home town crowd on March 21. Doubling the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings by a score of 6-3, the Rebels won the Notekeu League championship, winning four games in a best-of-seven series.
The dominance of this team was evident throughout the series.
Some residents and Rebels fans say they believe a key core of players and coaches contributes to this team’s ongoing success. As well some of the players on the roster have moved from the Junior B ranks to senior hockey and have contributed to the team’s success.
Assiniboia’s senior hockey team have always maintained a strong fan base with consistent support with many games well attended, especially in playoff season.
A team spokesperson tells the Assiniboia Times, “In front of approximately 350 to 400 fans, the Assiniboia Rebels claimed the Notekeu Hockey League championship.”
The team also adds that the Rebels had taken a 3-0 lead in the series with Yellow Grass winning game four, March 19, on their home ice.
“The clinching game was tight heading to the third period where the Rebels took hold of the game with three goals to seal the deal, and win their 15th league title in the past 17 seasons. An incredible run for senior hockey.”
This is the fourth year in a row that the Rebels have captured the league title. There was only one year where no winner was declared in the COVID season, however, the Rebels held this league title from 2014-2020. In fact, you will see this team’s name on the league website a number of times under league championships.
Team spokesperson acknowledges, “The commitment from the players and just the general overall camaraderie within the group, they enjoy playing together and for the most part, have been together for a few years now.”
