The Red Deer Rebels kept their slim playoff hopes alive Wednesday night with a 3-2 win in Swift Current.
The victory prevented the Broncos from clinching the final playoff spot in the WHL Eastern Conference.
The Rebels stormed out to a 3-0 lead midway through the game with goals by Jaxon Fuder, Doogan Pederson, and Brett Calhoon.
Swift Current put up a fight in the second half with goals by Otto Hanson and Clarke Caswell but it wasn't enough as Red Deer pulled out the 3-2 victory.
Red Deer outshot Swift Current 29-22 and was 1-for-2 on the power play while the Broncos were 1-for-3.
The Rebels return to the Centrium Friday to face the Prince Albert Raiders at 7 p.m.
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