Played on Nov 30, 2025
Game Played in Scotiabank Saddledome
General Game Notes: Red deer played a hard, heavy game and was physical throughout, forcing lots of turnovers and winning more battles for most of the game. Red Deer had a hot start with 3 quick goals. Calgary started to claw back a little bit late in the game with a Dach goal, but Red Deer hung on and was the better team.
Eric Tu (G, L, 6’3″, 206, Calgary Hitmen, 10/26/2008)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Athletic goaltender with quick movement, flexibility, and strong low coverage. Made a full split save deep in his net on a 2-on-1, showing flexibility and a good read on the in-tight deke attempt.
Hunter Aura (D, R, 5’10”, 168, Calgary Hitmen, 10/22/2007)
Game Rating
B
Aura is a skilled player with strong on-ice decision-making, showcasing his ability to control play from the back end with confidence. His lateral mobility allows him to create lanes at the blue line, making him effective as a power play quarterback. He reads pressure well and knows when to pass or shoot, using his skating to evade defenders and initiate clean breakouts. Aura’s defensive skills are also notable, with consistent gap control that challenges entries early and denies space. His speed and composure allow him to create opportunities for himself and others, as seen in a notable breakaway attempt. Overall, Aura’s hockey sense and mobility make him a dependable player in all situations.
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Comments: Puck mover, smooth skater, strong ozone IQ. Took a heavy hit from two players to make a play below his own goal line. Stepped up for a teammate after a big hit, dropping the gloves. Displayed deception on the blue line by faking a shot and firing a seam pass to the goal line for Dach.
Andrei Molgachyov (LW, L, 5’10”, 187, Calgary Hitmen, 03/01/2008)
Game Rating
C+
1 Viewing
Comments: Skilled forward with quick hands and strong edges. On his penalty shot, he came in slow and wide, moved to the middle with several quick stickhandles, then released a low shot five-hole to bring the game within one.
Landon Amrhein (RW, R, 6’5″, 192, Calgary Hitmen, 04/06/2008)
Game Rating
C+
1 Viewing
Comments: Good passer, strong, big forward with offensive upside. Made a smart feed through a defender to the backdoor for an easy tap-in assist and showed good offensive vision. Added physicality on the forecheck to complement his playmaking.
Kale Dach (C, L, 5’10”, 167, Calgary Hitmen, 02/15/2007, Penn State)
Game Rating
A-
Dach is a skilled forward with a strong focus on puck control and playmaking abilities. He demonstrates excellent vision and passing range, often making smart decisions behind the net or from unusual angles. His speed and agility allow for quick changes of direction, creating separation in transition. Dach’s puck skills are particularly noteworthy, as he consistently showcases smooth movements and hand-eye coordination. He is a threat to create scoring opportunities with his forehand-backhand deke and can finish cleanly on partial breakaways. His ability to execute plays under pressure, such as the spin-o-rama pass for the tying goal, highlights his poise and confidence.
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Comments: High-end puck skills, strong IQ, and high compete. Drove the net backdoor and finished into the open net on a feed from Amrhein. Showed vision and touch with a delay backhand sauce cross-ice for a late-wave chance. Added a second goal with a quick shot upstairs from the goal line off a seam pass from Aura to bring his team within one.
Aleksey Chichkin (D, L, 6’4″, 222, Red Deer Rebels, 07/21/2005)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Physical, strong, two-way defenceman. He showed his strength and offensive ability by joining the rush and forcing a puck through the defender’s stick five-hole driving the net. He showed his physicality and defensive value with a strong neutral-zone gap, closing at his blue line for a clean hit and leaving the puck for support with a good pin.
Keith McInnis (D, L, 6’1″, 197, Red Deer Rebels, 01/08/2006, Minnesota Duluth)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Physical, hard to play against, fearless. He consistently finished heavy checks throughout the game and regularly engaged after whistles. Showed his fearlessness with a big PK shot block, visibly hurting but staying in the lane to complete the kill.
Matthew Gard (LW, L, 6’5″, 197, Red Deer Rebels, 04/07/2007)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Smooth skater with decent speed and soft hands. Displayed his touch early by receiving a cross-slot pass and burying it in an open net. Used his skating to wheel around the outside of the zone and find lanes through the middle of the ice.
Jaxon Fuder (LW, L, 6’0″, 167, Red Deer Rebels, 04/02/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Jaxon Fuder is a skilled winger who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic on the ice. His ability to maintain good edges and generate speed allows him to navigate the rink with ease, making him a threat in various situations. On offense, Fuder excels at creating scoring opportunities through his quick movements and accurate shot placement. A notable example is his tying power-play goal, which showcased his ability to beat defenders with a well-placed spin shot.
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Comments: Good top speed, strong edges, reliable 200-foot presence. Used his speed to burn a defender wide and make a sharp pass across the crease for a chance. Provided strong defensive detail with a sliding block on a dangerous net-front pass. On the PK, he used his speed to beat both defensemen down ice and create a partial break for a quality chance.
Samuel Drancak (C, L, 6’0″, 197, Red Deer Rebels, 02/04/2006)
Game Rating
C+
Drancak showcases a well-rounded skill set that enables him to excel in various situations on the ice. His speed allows him to quickly transition from defense to offense, making him a formidable opponent in end-to-end rushes. He also demonstrates strong puck protection and deception, which helps him maintain possession and create opportunities. His ability to handle pucks in tight spaces and with precision is notable, as seen when he cleanly handled the puck in the air to set up a Grade A chance. Behind the net, he exhibits good IQ, using clever stick lifts and movements to spin off defenders and create space.
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Comments: Poised with the puck, good edges, soft hands, and decent IQ. Showed strong game management in transition, recognizing tired linemates, slowing the pace, and reversing to his defenseman instead of forcing a play-an IQ decision that allowed a full line change.
Beckett Hamilton (RW, R, 5’11”, 177, Red Deer Rebels, 03/28/2008)
Game Rating
A-
Hamilton’s skillset as a forward is notable for its balance of technical ability and tactical awareness. His hands are strong, allowing him to control the puck effectively at high speeds. Hamilton also demonstrates a good understanding of positioning, often using his stick to disrupt opponents’ rushes and regain possession. In terms of playmaking, he shows a keen sense of spatial awareness, frequently pre-scanning lanes before making precision passes. As a power-play quarterback, Hamilton excels at distributing the puck to teammates in space, highlighting his ability to read the game and make smart decisions quickly. His stick skills are also a key asset on the man advantage.
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Comments: High IQ, puck skills, soft hands, PP quarterback with offensive instincts. Demonstrated high-end puck handling by attacking up the middle with speed, kicking wide with a backhand sauce, then driving the middle for a redirect and finishing his own rebound upstairs. Showed strong forechecking reads and hockey sense by intercepting plays twice in a row. Displayed high offensive IQ with a smart shot from the corner directed to an open teammate at the net.
Landon MacSwain (LW, L, 6’3″, 199, Red Deer Rebels, 08/01/2007)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Physical, high compete, strong hand-eye coordination. Finished a solid hit on a defenseman in the corner, then worked to the net and tipped a corner shot short side for a hard-earned forecheck goal.
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