The Red Deer Rebels have announced that defenceman Quentin Bourne, the club’s 8th overall selection at the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the club. 

A native of Torrance, California. The 5’8”, 150 lb. left-shooting blue liner had 25 points in 54 games this season with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U. Bourne previously played with Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U AAA.

“We’re really excited an American player of Quentin’s calibre has chosen the Rebels and WHL to pursue his academic and hockey goals,” says Rebels Associate GM Shaun Sutter. “He is a smooth skating and skilled puck mover who plays an energetic game that our fans will identify with.” 

Bourne is now eligible to join the Rebels roster for the 2022-23 WHL Regular Season.