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Jaxon Steele scores in double overtime to help the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team earn a 3-2 victory to defeat the Concordia University Thunder three games to none and win consecutive ACAC gold medals.(RDP Athletics)
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RDP Athlete of the Week – Jaxon Steele

Mar 25, 2024 | 4:55 PM

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Jaxon Steele (Kings Hockey) as The RDP Athlete of the Week.

Jaxon Steele – Kings Hockey Program – Bachelor of Kinesiology (3rd year) Hometown – Calgary, AB

Kings forward Jaxon Steele was a difference maker in game three of the best-of-five Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men’s Hockey Championship against the Concordia University Thunder. With the game tied 2-2, Steele scored in double overtime to help the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team earn a 3-2 victory, defeat the Thunder three games to none and win consecutive ACAC gold medals.

Steele, who is a Bachelor of Kinesiology student, was a key contributor during the Kings’ playoff run, totaling six points in five postseason games. He recorded three points in three games against the Thunder in the championship series. The third-year student-athlete also had three points in two games against the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings in the semi-finals.

(RDP Athletics)

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On April 9, Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics will recognize outstanding achievements at its Annual Awards Night. This celebratory event will also thank donors and sponsors for their support which helps RDP student-athletes strive for excellence in the classroom, during competition and as contributors to our communities.

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