Herald staff
EVERETT — The Red Deer Rebels had a difficult time getting to Everett this week. Once they arrived, though, they took care of business.
The Rebels rallied to tie the game in the third period, then won a shootout to beat the Silvertips 2-1 in Western Hockey League action Thursday in front of 3,665 fans at Angel of the Winds Arena.
The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed when inclement weather and road closures delayed the Rebels’ arrival.
Red Deer beat Everett 2-1 in the shootout, with Jeff de Wit and Alexander Alexeyev scoring for the Rebels. Max Patterson scored for Everett.
The first three periods and overtime were dominated by the goaltenders. Ethan Anders of Red Deer and Dustin Wolf of Everett each stopped 37 shots in regulation
After a scoreless first period, Everett forward Robbie Holmes opened the scoring with a goal at 1:40 of the second period. It was Holmes’ first goal in 12 games as a Silvertip. He was acquired in a trade with Regina on Jan. 10.
Martin Fasko-Rudas and Patterson assisted on Holmes’ goal.
Red Deer tied the contest at the 11:26 mark of the third period on a goal by Brandon Hagel.
Rebels 2, Silvertips 1 (SO)
Red Deer 0 0 1 0—2
Everett 0 1 0 0—1
1st Period—No Scoring. Penalties—Tarzwell Rd (boarding), 1:06; Herauf Rd (unsportsmanlike cnd., major-fighting), 4:51; Patterson Evt (major-fighting), 4:51; Holmes Evt (interference), 7:19; de Wit Rd (slashing), 8:10; Tarzwell Rd (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:10; Fairbrother Evt (roughing), 8:10; Khaira Evt (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:10; Christiansen Evt (tripping), 17:09; Bains Rd (hooking), 19:15.
2nd Period—1, Everett, Holmes 10 (Patterson, Fasko-Rudas), 1:40. Penalties—Holmes Evt (high sticking, high sticking), 5:51.
3rd Period—2, Red Deer, Hagel 32 (Hausinger, Herauf), 11:26. Penalties—Vitelli Evt (tripping), 2:04; Alexeyev Rd (tripping), 3:46.
OT Period— No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties
Shootout—Red Deer 2 (Hagel NG, Hausinger NG, Davis NG, de Wit G, Alexeyev G), Everett 1 (Dewar NG, Kindopp NG, Andrusiak NG, Christiansen G, Patterson NG).
Shots on Goal—Red Deer 9-14-11-4-1-39. Everett 13-10-14-1-0-38.
Power Play Opportunities—Red Deer 0/5; Everett 0/4.
Goalies—Red Deer, Anders 24-14-4-0 (38 shots-37 saves). Everett, Wolf 34-12-1-1 (38 shots-37 saves).
A—3,665
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