Rebels beat Hurricanes 4-1 in WHL preseason clash
Red Deer scored three unanswered goals after Lethbridge tied the game early, securing their first preseason win.
The Red Deer Rebels picked up their first preseason victory, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night. Nolan Schmidt opened the scoring for Red Deer late in the first period, but Lethbridge's Owen Berge tied it on the power play about two and a half minutes later.
Red Deer took control in the second period, with Poul Andersen scoring 51 seconds in and Patrick Sopiarz adding another goal less than 20 seconds after that. Cameron Kuzma sealed the win with a goal midway through the third period.
Kuzma and Andersen each recorded a goal and an assist for the Rebels. Goaltenders Nathan Salisbury and Peyton Shore split duties in net, with Salisbury stopping seven of eight shots and Shore posting a 10-save shutout in relief.
The Rebels wrap up their preseason schedule Friday against the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Centrium.
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