Kevin Régimbald-Gagné

Kevin Régimbald-Gagné
Sherbrooke Vert et Or
Born: (1987-07-07) July 7, 1987 (age 37)
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Head coach
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
UniversitySherbrooke
CFL draft2012, round: 5, pick: 35
Drafted bySaskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As coach
2016Sherbrooke Vert et Or
(Assistant coach)
2017–2023Sherbrooke Vert et Or
(Special teams coordinator)
2024–presentSherbrooke Vert et Or
(Head coach)
As player
2012Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2013–2015Saskatchewan Roughriders
2016Montreal Alouettes*
Career highlights and awards
HonoursFirst Team All-Canadian (2011)
Career stats
Games played31
Def Tackles7
ST Tackles18
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Kevin Régimbald-Gagné (born July 7, 1987) is the head coach for the Sherbrooke Vert et Or football team of U Sports. He is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who played for three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a Grey Cup champion, having won with the Roughriders in 2013.

University career

Régimbald-Gagné played CIS football for the Sherbrooke Vert et Or from 2008 to 2012.[1] He was named a CIS First Team All-Canadian in 2011.[2]

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Régimbald-Gagné was drafted in the fifth round, 35th overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2012 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2012.[2] After attending training camp with the Roughriders in 2012, he returned to play CIS football for the Sherbrooke Vert et Or for a fifth year.[1] He re-signed with the Roughriders on May 17, 2013.[1] After beginning the 2013 season on the practice roster, Régimbald-Gagné played in his first professional game on August 17, 2013, against the Montreal Alouettes. He played in eight regular season games where he recorded six special teams tackles.[3] He also played in one playoff game and recorded a special teams tackle, but was on the injured list when the Roughriders won the 101st Grey Cup.[3] He became the first former Vert et Or player to win a Grey Cup championship.[4]

In 2014, Régimbald-Gagné played in just six regular season games and recorded four special teams tackles.[3] His season came to an end after he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament and torn meniscus in his right knee.[5] In 2015, he had his best professional season as he played in 17 regular season games and had seven defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles.[3]

Montreal Alouettes

On February 12, 2016, Régimbald-Gagné signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.[6] However, he was released by the Alouettes before training camp on May 2, 2016.[7]

Coaching career

Régimbald-Gagné joined his alma mater, the Sherbrooke Vert et Or, in 2016 to serve as an assistant coach for the team.[8] In 2017, he was named the team's special teams coordinator and served in that role for six seasons.[8] On November 22, 2023, it was announced that Régimbald-Gagné had been promoted to head coach.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Riders add three to defence". Saskatchewan Roughriders. May 17, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Riders sign 2012 draft class". Saskatchewan Roughriders. May 31, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "2016 CFL Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "Regimbald Gagné aura sa bague de champion" (in French). Sherbrooke Vert et Or. November 25, 2013.
  5. ^ "Regimbald-Gagne flies under the radar". The Leader-Post. September 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "Les Alouettes ont mis sous contrat le secondeur Kevin Régimbald pour un an" (in French). RDS. February 12, 2016.
  7. ^ "Les Alouettes retranchent Regimbald" (in French). La Tribune. May 3, 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Kevin Régimbald" (in French). Sherbrooke Vert et Or. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Kevin Régimbald dirigera l'équipe de football du Vert & Or" (in French). Sherbrooke Vert et Or. November 22, 2023.