The best pre-university football tournament in Canada, the Football Canada Cup, begins July 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Team Saskatchewan opens the tournament versus Team Manitoba. Saskatchewan won the 2009 under-19 age tournament and placed fourth in the under-17 age category. With over 250 players vying for a spot on the roster during tryouts, Saskatchewan will prove a tough opponent for every team.

Q and A with Head Coach Mike Humenny

a) What were the hilights of the tryout process for you?

With 250 players vying for 40 roster spots, the competition during our tryout camps was intense. From our two selection camps, we were able to select the 40 best players to represent Saskatchewan the the Canada Cup. As a coaching staff, we were faced with many difficult decisions and we were very impressed at the level of talent amongst the players at every position.

b) What are the teams strengths that the coaches will attempt to hi-light?

On offense, we have a veteran group of offensive linemen who seemed to gel as a unit during the selection camps. We will be able to put forth a balanced attack with many skilled players at runningback and receiver. Defensively, our two main strengths are speed and aggressiveness. The defensive as a whole played very well in each of the scrimmages during our tryout camps.

c) What are your coaching staffs strengths?

Overall, our staff has a high level of technical expertise. Many of our coaches are former players at many levels and bring forth a wealth of valuable playing and coaching experience. Preparation and attention to detail by each of the coaches are also strengths that will be valuable to us during the tournament.

c) How do you feel about your first opponent?

We open the tournament against Team Manitoba. From past experiences against them, we feel that this contest will once again be very competitive. Look for both teams to be very well coached and super aggressive from the opening kickoff.

d) What will be your teams biggest challenge during the tournament?

Since the tournament will consist of three games in seven days, each team will need to remain healthy to have a chance to play for gold. We have been busy preparing for our opening opponent, but we will need put together subsequent gameplans during a short timeframe. We, as coaches, are confident in the abilities of both our players and support staff and are looking forward to the opportunities that await us in Nova Scotia.

Head Coach:
Mike Humenny (OL) – Saskatoon Aden Bowman
Asst Coaches:
Len Antonini (Off, Coordinator/QB/REC) – Regina Riffel
Dan Tonge (RB) – Regina Winston Knoll
Brian Guebert (ST/ Def. Ass’t) – Saskatoon Aden Bowman
Sheldon Gray (DB) – Regina LeBoldus
Kyle Stroeder (DL) – Nipawin
Scott MacAulay (Def. Coordinator/LB) – Regina Winston Knoll
Support Staff:
Cathy Sarich (General Manager) – Saskatoon Hilltops
Charlene Storey (Athletic Trainer/Therapist) – Saskatoon Hilltops
Andrea Eccleston (Equipment Manager) – University of Saskatchewan Huskies

# First Name Last Name Position Height Weight Current Team City/Town
1 Justin Palmier Defensive Back 5’11” 165 Regina Campbell Regina
2 Jordan Quest Defensive Back 5’10” 158 Regina Winston Knoll Regina
3 Addison Richards Receiver 6’3″ 170 Regina Sheldon Regina
4 Drew Burko Quarterback 6’4″ 205 Saskatoon Aden Bowman Saskatoon
5 Jeremy Andrew Running Back 5’9″ 180 Regina Sheldon Regina
6 Davin Johnston Receiver 6’0″ 171 Regina Campbell Regina
7 Spencer Krieger Defensive Back 6’1″ 170 Saskatoon Holy Cross Saskatoon
8 Keegan Arnyek Defensive Back 5’8″ 151 Moose Jaw Vanier Moose Jaw
9 Nathan Schulte Receiver 6’2″ 165 Regina Sheldon Regina
10 Owen Redlick Receiver 6’1″ 175 Outlook Outlook
11 Dustin Payne Defensive Back 6’0″ 175 Delisle Delisle
12 Thomas Bresciani Receiver 6’0″ 165 Weyburn Weyburn
17 Frankie Gray Quarterback 5’10” 155 Regina Campbell Regina
18 Kjell Bonli Receiver 6’1″ 160 Melfort Melfort
21 Travis Gerwing Defensive Back 5’8″ 170 Regina Riffel Regina
22 Taylor Flavel Running Back 5’10” 180 Regina Winston Knoll Regina
23 Derek Sadownick Defensive Back 5’11” 165 Saskatoon Holy Cross Saskatoon
25 James McConnell Linebacker 5’11” 185 Regina Winston Knoll Regina
27 Davis Mitchell Defensive Back 6’3″ 180 Saskatoon Aden Bowman Saskatoon
32 Justin Filteau Linebacker 5’10” 172 Moose Jaw Peacock Moose Jaw
33 Kurtis Gryba Linebacker 6’0″ 190 Saskatoon BJM Saskatoon
34 Bradley Grywul Running Back 5’10” 185 Regina Riffel Regina
38 Geoff Hughes Linebacker 6’1″ 177 Regina Campbell Regina
39 Quinn Pierce Linebacker 6’1″ 180 Saskatoon Aden Bowman Saskatoon
42 David Craig Penner Defensive Line 6’0″ 189 Regina LeBoldus Regina
45 Jacques Geyer Defensive Line 6’1″ 195 Moose Jaw Central Moose Jaw
47 Jordon Hilgers Defensive Line 6’3″ 190 Humboldt Colligate Institute Humboldt
51 Jon Paradis Defensive Line 5’11” 225 Melville Melville
55 Luke Berezny Offensive Line 6’0″ 247 Regina Miller Regina
56 Terry Thesen Offensive Line 6’2″ 230 Martensville Martensville
58 Katlin Dickson Offensive Line 6’3″ 260 Hudson Bay Hudson Bay
60 Max Ziegler Offensive Line 6’0″ 280 Regina Riffel Regina
63 Terry Giovannetti Defensive Line 5’10” 270 Regina O’Neill Regina
64 Ben Hodson Offensive Line 6’2″ 225 Saskatoon Holy Cross Saskatoon
66 Andrew MacLeod Offensive Line 6’0″ 275 Regina Winston Knoll Regina
67 Brayden Fox Offensive Line 6’2″ 240 Saskatoon Centennial Saskatoon
71 Mitchell Thompson Receiver 5’10” 165 Regina Winston Knoll Regina
75 Brett Wade Defensive Line 6’1″ 240 Regina Miller Regina
77 Glen Jooristy Defensive Line 6’2″ 195 Regina Riffel Deer Valley