Manitoba adds four local commits and one provincial commit to their 2019 class.
For Dawson Proskurnik, a receiver from St. Norbert Collegiate, signing with the University of Manitoba Bisons made sense.
Wide receivers Payton Yakimishyn from St. John’s High School and Tristen Hutter from St. Paul’s High School, as well as running back Colton Nedotiafko from Gimli High School and defensive lineman Jack Shaffer from Vincent Massey Collegiate, will also be joining the Bisons.
Dawson Proskurnik
Dawson Proskurnik is excited for the opportunity that awaits him. He said the Bisons were a good fit and that the CanWest is the best conference in Canada. The product of Winnipeg, Manitoba, added that he chose the school because he can live at home.
As for the coaches, he said “I had the chance to work with them during U-18 try outs; very knowledgeable, patient, great teachers of football fundamentals.”
Proskurnik, who is interested in science, spent four years with the St. Norbert Collegiate Celtics (WHSFL). He is 6’2, 165lbs.
Payton Yakimishyn
Payton Yakimishyn is 6’1, 175lbs. He played with the St. John’s Tigers (WHSFL) and the Garden City Gophers (WHSFL). He is from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
?Signing Alert?
Bison football is proud to add @paytonyaki for the 2019 season.
“Payton has earned the reputation of making big catches, in big moments. He’ll be a great addition to our team” said head coach Brian Dobie.
Welcome to the Herd Payton!#gobisons pic.twitter.com/VLGLrBJWe4
— UM Bison Football (@MBBisons) April 15, 2019
Colton Nedotiafko
Colton Nedotiafko calls Fraserwood, Manitoba, home. There, the 5’10, 200lbs athlete played with the Interlake Thunder (RMFL). In seven games, he carried the ball 181 times for 1,675 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also had 10 catches for 127 yards. In the team’s two playoff games, he ran for 550 yards and scored three touchdowns. He helped the Thunder win the championship game off an undefeated season.
? Signing Alert ?
Bison football is excited to announce the signing of Colton Nedotiafko.
Starring for the @InterlakeFtball program when last season he rushed the ball for an eye popping 2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ yards and 1️⃣7️⃣ TD’s. That’s 2️⃣4️⃣7️⃣ yards per game!!!
Welcome Colton!#gobisons pic.twitter.com/B3dVx1MTfg
— UM Bison Football (@MBBisons) April 1, 2019
Tristen Hutter
Tristen Hutter is also from Winnipeg. Standing at 5’9, 170lbs, he was a member of the St. Paul’s Crusaders (WHSL).
? Signing Alert ?
Coach Dobie and the Bisons have added @stpauls WR Tristen Hutter.A 2018 All-Division 1st Team for tallying 8 TD’s receiving and kick returning, as well as finishing the year with an impressive 18.7 yards per catch.
Welcome to the Herd Tristen!#gobisons pic.twitter.com/Va1wzre0gv
— UM Bison Football (@MBBisons) April 16, 2019
Jack Shaffer
Jack Shaffer stands at 6’3, 235lbs. The defensive end and tackle played with the Vincent Massey Trojans (WHSFL) in his hometown of Winnipeg.
?Signing Alert?
Bison football has added another provincial champion from @VMCTrojansFball DL @jack83552522 Has signed.
The former Trojan standout made a name for himself as a versatile big man who has starred on both sides of the ball.
Welcome to the Herd Jack!#gobisons pic.twitter.com/LrbNegVPQz
— UM Bison Football (@MBBisons) April 17, 2019
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