Two Hawks join CFL clubs: Herbert, Kourtesiotis to attend training camps


WATERLOO, Ont. (June 6, 2011) Wilfrid Laurier football players Shane Herbert of Ajax, Ont., and George Kourtesiotis of Toronto, have been signed as free agents by the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats respectively.

Herbert, who has played defensive back with the Golden Hawks for the last four years, joins the Argos after playing in the East West Bowl last month. Last season, Herbert enjoyed his best season at Laurier recording 19 total tackles and nine pass knockdowns.

Kourtesiotis, a defensive lineman for Laurier, played in all 10 games last season with the purple and gold. He recorded 21.5 total tackles to go along with two sacks.

Both players are currently in training camp with their respective clubs.

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