RED DEER, Alta. – Adam Helewka scored twice and Jake DeBrusk added a goal and two assists as the Red Deer Rebels beat the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-2 on Sunday at the 2016 Memorial Cup.
The victory keep’s Red Deer’s tournament hopes very much alive after losing its opener to the OHL champion London Knights. Another loss would have left the Rebels in a do-or-die situation in their final round-robin game of the tournament against the WHL champion Brandon Wheat Kings.
Evan Polei and Haydn Fleury also scored for the Rebels (1-1).
Timo Meier and Julien Nantel struck for the Huskies (1-1).
Rylan Toth made 22 saves for the win as Chase Marchand stopped 33-of-38 shots in a losing cause.
Helewka and DeBrusk were acquired near the WHL trade deadline for a Memorial Cup run and cost Red Deer three roster players and four draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2017.