Troy Gillard

Red Deer

News and Sports Director at CFDV-FM (Red Deer, AB)

News and Sports Director at CHUB-FM (Red Deer, AB)

Director, Broadcasts and Media for @Rebelshockey

Articles

Golden memories for Gard as he prepares for NHL Draft

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

By DANNY RODE The Red Deer Rebels' WHL season turned out to be a disappointment as they missed the playoffs, but there was some upside for second year forward Matthew Gard. The 18-year-old led the Rebels in scoring, played for Team Canada in the 2025 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship in Texas, and will be selected in the NHL Draft next month. Gard helped lead Team Canada win U18 gold with a goal and three assists in seven games.
Veteran defenceman Weir commits to UBC Thunderbirds

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

Career Red Deer Rebel Jace Weir is ready to take flight with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The veteran blueliner has committed to UBC for the 2025-26 season upon the conclusion of his WHL eligibility. Weir, who clocks in at 6-foot-2, 176 pounds, graduates from the Rebels with the second-most games played by a Red Deer defenceman (279). The 20-year-old spent five seasons in Central Alberta, picking up 13 goals and 74 assists for 87 points in 279 games over five seasons.
Dave Struch steps down as Rebels Head Coach

4 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

The Red Deer Rebels have announced that due to personal reasons, Dave Struch is unable to continue as the club's head coach. Struch joined the Rebels as Interim Head Coach in March 2024 and guided the club to a second-round playoff appearance. He was named full-time Head Coach prior to the 2024-25 season. "Dave has made a difficult, but important decision in order to attend to family matters back home in Regina," says Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter.
Rebels select 11 players at 2025 WHL Prospects Draft

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels stocked up for the future by selecting 11 players at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. The group includes six forwards, four defencemen, and one goaltender.
Rebels complete 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels made two selections at today's 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. With the sixth overall pick in round one, the Rebels selected forward Eli Bimmerle from Bartonville, Texas. Bimmerle played the 2024-25 season with Dallas Stars Elite 14U AAA and collected 94 points (50 goals, 44 assists) in 59 games. In four games at the U.S. 14U Nationals he had three goals and three assists.
Rebels select defenceman Nolan Wolitski with first pick at 2025 WHL Prospects Draft

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels have selected defenceman Nolan Wolitski with the 7th overall pick in round one of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. Wolinski played for Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep (CSSHL) in 2024-25 and had 48 points (eight goals, 40 assists) and 74 penalty minutes in 29 league games. He added seven points in five playoff games. Wolinski also played four games this season for NAX's U18 Prep team.
Recently acquired Zane Torre signs with Rebels

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels are excited to announce that recently acquired forward Zane Torre has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team. Torre was acquired by the Rebels from the Seattle Thunderbirds last month in exchange for a 4th round pick at this week's 2025 WHL Prospects Draft (via Everett) and a conditional 4th round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft. Torre was selected by Seattle in round two, 43rd overall at the 2023 WHL U.S. Priority Draft.
Gard, Robertson win gold at IIHF U18 Men's World Championship

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

Recently acquired Zane Torre signs with Rebels May 5, 2025 Gard, Robertson win gold at IIHF U18 Men's World Championship May 5, 2025 Gard named to Team Canada for upcoming U-18 World's April 24, 2025
Rebels acquire forward Zane Torre from Thunderbirds

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Troy Gillard

RED DEER - Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter today announced that the club has completed a trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Rebels have acquired forward Zane Torre from the Thunderbirds in exchange for a 4th round pick at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft (via Everett) and a conditional 4th round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft. Torre was selected by Seattle in round two, 43rd overall at the 2023 WHL U.S. Priority Draft.
Rebels acquire forward Zane Torre from Thunderbirds

1 month ago | chl.ca | Troy Gillard

Rebels acquire forward Zane Torre from ThunderbirdsRED DEER – Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter today announced that the club has completed a trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Rebels have acquired forward Zane Torre from the Thunderbirds in exchange for a 4th round pick at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft (via Everett) and a conditional 4th round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.