Things are looking up for the Castlegar Rebels after winning two home games last weekend.

The first win came Friday night when the Rebels faced off against the Beaver Valley Nighthawks and skated away with a 4 to 2 win.

With 38 shots on goal against the Nighthawk’s 28 shots on goal the Nighthawks were clearly outshot.

This, said Rebels head coach, Brent Heaven is exactly what he wants to see on a consistent basis from the team.

“We’ve been encouraging them to shoot and this is based on them being hungry around the net. We have outshot almost every team this season,” said Heaven.

The Rebels came out strong during the first period with three goals, the first by Corey Bulach with an assist from Tyler Robinson and Ben Bula. The second goal by Ryan Renz came quickly after that with an assist from Stuart Walton and Cory Coles. The third goal, came during a power play. Ryan Aynsley scored that goal with an assist from Travis Flaherty and Ryan Renz.

Beaver Valley didn’t score during the first period, but got on the board with a goal during the second period by Brett Nake. That goal was answered less than a minute later when Andrew Shaw scored with an assist from Ryan Aynsley and Ryan Renz.

Tempers flared during the second period when both teams received numerous penalties.

“There was a bit of a line brawl and one of Beaver Valley’s players took liberty on one of our players. While we never encourage brawls, it was good to see that the team stood up for themselves,” Brent said.

Beaver Valley fought back in the third and did succeed and scoring once again, but by the end of the game it just wasn’t enough and the Rebels skated away with a two goal lead.

The following night, Castlegar continued to rule with a 7 to 2 win against the Grand Forks Border Bruins.

Coming out strong in the first period, the Rebels Joel Robinson scored three goals, the first with an assist from Gilbert Bilodeau and Cory Coles. The second goal was with an assist from Dylan Richardson, while the third was with an assist from Gilbert Bilodeau and Dylan Richardson. The Bruins were unable to score during that period or during the second period.

Taking advantage of situation Joel Robinson scored yet again during the second period with an assist from Travis Flaherty and Gilbert Bilodeau. Dylan Richardson also got in a goal with an assist from Joel Robinson and Spencer Brodt.

Heaven said Robinson’s game showed what hard work and discipline can do.

“He was definitely a pleasant surprise. We expected more of an offensive from him and we were very surprised. This is a good example that working hard and doing what you are asked brings rewards,” said Heaven.

The Bruins rallied in the third period with two goals, but when Castlegar scored yet another two goals, their fate was sealed when Keagan Little scored with an assist from Dylan Richardson and Travis Flaherty and Dylan Richardson scored with an assist from Spencer Brodt and Joel Robinson.

During that game the Rebels outshot the Bruins almost two to one with 45 shots on goal against the Bruin’s 25 shots on goal.