Rebels down 1-0 in series opener.

Write up by Cody:

In the series opener against the WoodPeckers, the Rebels came out on a week rest, and some dull legs, and effort and lost 4-3. The WoodPeckers simply outran and out played the Rebels a majority of the game. However, Kevin opened the scoring early in the first half, and notched a Hat Trick, 2 of those goals in the last minute of the game. With the Rebels going into game 2 down 1 game, they face the pressures of being eliminated.

Rebels Sweep Series

Write up by Cody:

In the return of Kyle to the line up, showed how crucial he affects the team when he notched a 3 goal performance, as well as Kevin's memorable 3 on 5 shorthanded goal in the dying minutes of the game. But the real story was the Rebels goaltending, after acquiring Martin Brodeur, he's been keeping the Rebels on top throughout each game, OH WAIT! that was Nestor! Playing absolutely phenomenal and outstanding. After being up 4 - 0 at the halfway mark, the Thunder did anything they could do to stay in the race, but with some amazing goaltending, defence and penalty killing, the Rebels beat down the Thunder 5-4 to move on to the next round.

Rebels Take First Game of Playoffs

The Rebels opened the 3 game series versus the Thunder with a 3-1 win. Paul opened the scoring early sneeking one by the Thunder netminder to give the Rebels the lead. The Thunder answered back near the half way mark of the first the to tie things up. Just under 5 minutes later Cody scored his first ever playoff goal as a Rebel to regain the lead for his team. Dean then added a goal for his second point of the night to seal the deal for the Rebels. The Thunder did make every effort to come back though firing shot after shot from the point but Nestor once again came up big to ensure the win.

Rebels Post Miracle Comeback, Again.

The Rebels came back from a 4-0 deficit versus the Entourage to win 5-4 in yet another comeback.The Entourage seemed to be getting all the bounces in the first half which resulted in them being up 4-0 going into the intermission. The Rebels didn't get discouraged though and even implemented their superstition of switching out the ball. It seemed to work because on the very next shift Scott was able to bang home a rebound of a shot from Steve from the top of the face off circle. Then on the following shift Ryan netted his first of the season to put the Rebels back in the running. Nine minutes later Matt tipped in a shot from the slot to bring the team to within one. The Rebels brought out everything they had to try and get the goal to even things up but it looked like it might have been stifled when Steve got a 4 minute slashing penalty with just a little over two minutes left in the game. The Entourage couldn't capitalize though and with 1:15 remaining in the game Dustin got a pass off to Scott who wristed it into the back of the net. The win places the Rebels 3rd overall in the division to end the regular season. This is the highet the Rebels have ever placed, not just in the winter league, but the summer as well! The Rebels now have an extended break as the have the by through the fist round of the playoff and will wait to play the winner between the Thunder and the Beerhunters.

Rebels Win Streak Ends And The Hands of Colossus

The Rebels, missing their top 3 point-getters for this game, had their winning streak end at 3 games after being upset 5-2 by Colossus. The Rebels did the best they could, hanging on to come out of the first half only down 2-1 with a goal from Dustin. Early in the second Scott tipped in a point shot from Steve on the powerplay to tie things up. But then Colossus took over, the Rebels started playing out of position, and 3 more goals went up on the board for the opposing team to hand the Rebels the loss. The Rebels are just barely holding on to 4th place in the tier so this last game will be crucial to ensure they don't fall any lower and lose having the by through the 1st round of the playoffs.

Rebels Drown Beerhunters in Miracle Comeback

Write up by Cody:

Compare this Rebels game to the Miracle on Manchester game between the Oilers and Kings back in 1982. The Beerhunters came up strong against short benched Rebels team along with Ryan playing as back-up goalie for his first time since Nov. 18, 2008 having yet won a game. The Rebels were down 5-0 16:38 into the 1st half, after a few softies were let in by ryan, and the lack of chemistry and posistioning throughout the line-up. Steve then opened the scoring for the rebels late in the first half with an unassisted slap shot. Bringing some momentum to the 2nd half the Rebels came out hard, playing their positions well and preventing the Beerhunters from getting many shots on net. With 2 goals from Kevin, a goal each from Paul and Barry, and the game winner from Dean knotched the Rebels towards the win. Another reason for the comeback would be the Beerhunters suffering a frustrating 64 PIM in the second half, while all 17 PIM of the Rebels 2nd half were served by Cody. The Rebels are now locked up in 3rd spot still 4 pts out of 1st place.