Red Deer Rebels sign 16-year-old goaltender Chase Nielson
The Fort Macleod-born prospect will continue developing outside the WHL this season after agreeing to a scholarship and development deal with the club.
The Red Deer Rebels have signed goaltender Chase Nielson to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 16-year-old, from Fort Macleod, Alta., was selected by the Rebels in round three, 56th overall, at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, and has now completed his second training camp with the team.
After appearing in one preseason game, Nielson was reassigned to SAHA U18 Prep in the CSSHL for the 2026-27 season. Last season with SAHA U17 Prep, he posted a 3.15 goals-against average, a .913 save percentage and a 12-5-1 record. He also represented Team Alberta at the 2025 WHL Cup in Red Deer, recording a 2.50 goals-against average, a .913 save percentage, two wins and one shutout.
Rebels Director of Goaltending and goalie coach Ian Gordon said Nielson had an excellent training camp and continues to make strong progress, adding the team is proud to have him sign and expects him to be a key player going forward.
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