Weyburn, SK – May 20, 2025 – The Weyburn Red Wings are proud to announce the two-year
contract renewal of Kyle McDonald (competitivewill.com), Director of Performance, through the
2026–27 season.
Since joining the organization, McDonald has played a pivotal role in elevating the Red Wings’
player development strategies. The holistic athlete development program contributed
significantly to the culture and professionalism of the Red Wings program seeing measurable
gains in confidence, mindset and overall team culture.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Kyle” said General Manager/Head Coach Cody
Mapes. “His expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in
building a high-performance environment for our athletes. This renewal reflects our confidence
in the direction we’re heading and the standards we’re setting.”
The two-year extension signals the Red Wings’ ongoing commitment to innovation and
excellence in athlete development, performance psychology, and leadership to not only develop
the hockey player but the person as well.
“It’s an honour to continue this journey with the Red Wings.” said McDonald. “Over the past
two years, we’ve laid a strong foundation focused on athlete development, mental resilience,
team culture and long-term performance. This renewal is not just about continuing the work —
it’s about raising the standard as we continue to develop the holistic athlete in an environment
where growth, accountability, and excellence are the norm.”
The Weyburn Red Wings continue to invest in building a winning culture rooted in development,
resilience, and performance. This extension ensures consistency and momentum as the team
continues to enhance player opportunities both on an off the ice.
