The Red Deer Rebels will kick off the home portion of their 2026-27 WHL regular season against a familiar foe. The Rebels will host the Edmonton Oil Kings for the Red Deer Advocate home opener on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Marchant Crane Centrium. This marks the 11th time the Rebels are playing the Oil Kings for home opener, with Red Deer going 5-4-1 in the previous 10. The 2026 WHL preseason schedule will be announced on Monday, June 2…