NA Now: Philadelphia Rebels

The NA Now video series will feature an in-depth look into all NAHL teams in preparation for the 2024-25 season, with one team being highlighted daily, leading all the way up until the start of the regular season on September 13th. NA Now will include interviews with each team’s head coach, as they provide fans with their expectations and outlook for the 2024-25 season. 

Philadelphia Rebels

Head Coach: Justin Hale (3rd season)

2023-24 season record: 26-30-0-4 – 56 points (7th in East Division)

2023-24 leading scorer: Charles Panchisin (56 points)

2024-25 Division: East Division

Heading into his third season behind the bench for the Rebels, Justin Hale talks about embracing the challenges and opportunities that come to him and his players everyday at the junior hockey level. Hale and the staff analyzed where their successes and shortcomings came last season to help them understand what holes they needed to fill for this upcoming season on their roster. Heading into this season, the Rebels have a strong sense of urgency when it comes to taking the next steps and reaching the postseason. 

Next up: Rochester Jr. Americans