The Red Deer Rebels have added new firepower to their roster, signing forward Landon MacSwain to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
MacSwain, an 18-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, impressed during the preseason with two power play goals for the Rebels.
Last season, he suited up for Chicago Mission 18U AAA, tallying 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 42 games.
In 2022-23, he captured a USA Tier I 15U National Championship with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings.
Player Profile:
- Position: Forward
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6’2.5”
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Birthdate: Aug. 27, 2007
- Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
- 2024-25 Club: Chicago Mission 18U AAA
With MacSwain’s signing, the Rebels roster now sits at 25 players: 14 forwards, 8 defencemen, and 3 goaltenders.
The Rebels open the 2025-26 WHL regular season tonight, (September 19) at 7:00 p.m. against the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Marchant Crane Centrium.
The team will be without four players currently away at NHL camps: Matthew Gard and Luke Vlooswyk (Philadelphia), Jaxon Fuder (Dallas), and goaltender Chase Wutzke (Minnesota).
Tickets for the home opener and all Rebels games are available through the Rebels website.
**With information from the Red Deer Rebels
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