A Wild Birthday Milestone For Dumba

Courtesy:  Minnesota Star Tribune

Time to dust off the keyboard and do a bit of blogging for the first time in what seems like way too much time off.

As Mathew Dumba today celebrates his 18th birthday, I figured it would be a good idea to catch up with the star Red Deer Rebels defenceman. 

From playing at the World U-18's (becoming the first blueliner to lead the tournament in scoring), to being selected 7th overall by Minnesota at the NHL Entry Draft, to skating at the Wild's summer development camp and signing his entry level contract... "off-season" hasn't been a part of Dumba's vocabulary.

'REBELS THIS WEEK' Returns for Season 2

REBELS THIS WEEK & SOUTHSIDE DODGE RE-NEW SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

For Immediate Release
Monday, July 23, 2012

RED DEER, AB – Following a successful first season, Rebels This Week (RTW) has announced a renewed sponsorship agreement with Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep for the upcoming 2012-2013 season.

The agreement will showcase Southside Dodge as the exclusive title sponsor for a second consecutive year, which also marks the return of Rebels This Week for another season of the television and internet based program.

Long Weekend Look Back

Good Tuesday, everyone.  Hope you all had a fun and safe Canada Day long weekend!

The personal highlight for me was being able to watch all four CFL games from start to finish (two of which I watched on TV, the other two I attended in person).  Sadly, I was 1/4 with my predictions (BC was my only correct pick).  Here's how my initial power rankings look...

1.  BC (1-0)
2.  Saskatchewan (1-0)
3.  Calgary (1-0)
4.  Edmonton (1-0)
5.  Toronto (0-1)
6.  Winnipeg (0-1)
7.  Montreal (0-1)
8.  Hamilton (0-1)