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KINGS AND QUEENS

Coming up this week in RDP athletics: Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Oct 31, 2024 | 12:00 PM

This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Volleyball teams will face the Lakeland College Rustlers and Keyano College Huskies at home. The RDP Basketball squads will hit the road for a pair of games. The Kings Hockey team will play a home-and-home series against the Concordia University Thunder.

At Friday’s home games, RDP will help to raise awareness for mental well-being as part of the ACAC’s Make Some Noise for Mental Health Campaign. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this campaign, encouraging dialogue and promoting mental well-being initiatives.

Volleyball

Queens vs Lakeland College Rustlers | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Fri. Nov. 1 | 6 p.m.

The RDP Queens Volleyball team (2-0) will host the Lakeland College Rustlers (2-0).

RDP Queens vs Huskies | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Sat., Nov. 2 | 6 p.m.

The Queens (2-0) will face the Keyano College Huskies (2-0) in RDP’s Fas Gas – On The Run Gymnasium.

Kings vs Lakeland College Rustlers | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Fri., Nov. 1 | 8 p.m.

The Kings Volleyball team (2-0) will play the Lakeland College Rustlers (2-0) at home.

RDP Kings vs Huskies | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Sat., Nov. 2 | 8 p.m.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings (2-0) will compete against the Keyano College Huskies (2-0).

Hockey

Kings vs Concordia University Thunder | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Fri., Nov. 1 | 7 p.m.

In a rematch of last season’s ACAC Men’s Hockey finals, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team (1W-2L-1 OTL) will battle against the Concordia University Thunder (1W-2L-1 OTL).

Red Deer Polytechnic Kings at Concordia University | Saturday, November 2 | 7 p.m.

The RDP Kings (1W-2L-1 OTL) will play the Thunder (1W-2L-1 OTL) in Edmonton.

Basketball

Queens at Keyano College Huskies | Thursday, October 31 | 6 p.m.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens (2-0) will look to extend their winning streak with a contest against the Keyano College Huskies (2-0) in Fort McMurray.

Queens at Lakeland College | Friday, November 1 | 6 p.m.

The RDP Queens (2-0) will face the Lakeland College Rustlers (2-0) on the road.

Kings at Keyano College Huskies | Thursday, October 31 | 8 p.m.

The Kings Basketball team (2-0) will challenge the Huskies (1-1).

RDP Kings at Lakeland College Rustlers | Friday, November 1 | 8 p.m.

The RDP Kings (2-0) will tip-off against the Rustlers (2-0).

Tickets to watch the RDP Kings and Queens can be purchased online.

RDP Athletics 50/50 tickets can be purchased online, helping to support student-athlete scholarships.

For more information about the RDP Kings and Queens, please visit: rdpolytechathletics.ca.