Kai Uchacz has become the sixth player in Red Deer Rebels history to score 50 goals in a season.

The 19-year-old from Okotoks reached the golden milestone Friday night with a first period goal versus the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

REBELS 50-GOAL SEASONS

 Player                  Season                Games  Goals                  

B.J. Young          1996‑97                  63         58

Kyle Wanvig       2000‑01                  69         55

Ben King             2021‑22                 68         52

Craig Reichert    1993‑94                  72         52

Dean Tiltgen       1992‑93                  72         50

Kai Uchacz         2022‑23                  67         50

It’s the first time the Rebels have had a 50-goal scorer in back-to-back seasons since 1992-93 and 1993-94. Ben King led the WHL last season with 52 goals.

The Rebels play their final game of the regular season Saturday night, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Peavey Mart Centrium versus the Hurricanes.