The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team will have new head coach behind the bench during the 2025/2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season.
Cody Reynolds, formerly an associate coach with the Kings, has been named interim head coach, RDP announced on Monday, May 12. This announcement came after Trevor Keeper accepted a head coaching position with the University of Regina Cougars Men’s Hockey team in U Sports.
“I am extremely excited and grateful to lead the Kings Hockey program at RDP. We have built an incredible culture here over the years and I look forward to continuing the legacy in a new role,” said Reynolds.
“Red Deer Polytechnic is a place that is close to my heart. I met my wife here in the Education program and we have built a beautiful family while coaching at an institution that started it all for us. I'd like to thank RDP for the opportunity and my family for supporting me as we look to reload for another championship season.”
The Kings secured three consecutive ACAC Championships since Reynolds joined the Kings' coaching staff in 2013. Over the past three seasons, the team had a 45-27 regular-season record and a 17-2 playoff record.
Beyond his tenure with the Kings, Reynolds has served as head coach for the Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA team and assistant coach with Team Alberta U16 Male during the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. Reynolds will also lead Team Alberta U16 Male at the 2025 Western Hockey League Cup in October.
“We are extremely excited to have Cody continue the legacy of excellence of the Kings Hockey program as interim head coach,” said Randy Stewart, manager of Athletics and Student Life at RDP.
“As an associate coach, Cody played an instrumental role in helping the Kings win three consecutive ACAC Championships. His hard work, ability to communicate with student-athletes and attention to detail will be beneficial to RDP Kings Hockey.”
As a player, Reynolds played defence for multiple junior teams, including the Olds Grizzlys and Lloydminster Blazers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, as well as the OCN Blizzard of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. He also has a leadership role with Lakeside Hockey Development in Sylvan Lake.
For more information about RDP Athletics, including the Kings Hockey team, visit rdpolytechathletics.ca.
