2020-21 StFX X-Men Football News
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Fedchun, Mastin and MacKellar selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl
May 11, 2021Three X-Men were selected to compete on the East team for the 2021 East-West Bowl all-star game, including defensive back Ethan Mastin, defensive lineman Alex Fedchun and offensive lineman Gregor MacKellar . The annual game (cancelled again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic) showcases the top U SPORTS football prospects in the country who will be eligible for the following year's CFL Draft. -
Henoc Muamba continues to tackle life with intensity
March 16, 2021Henoc Muamba tackles life with the same ferocity that made him a fan-favourite – and feared opponent – during an All-Canadian career as a linebacker with the StFX X-Men football program.
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A proud Xaverian
February 23, 2021A former StFX X-Men football standout is a published author for the second time. Kwame Osei recently released Turtle in the Shell, which he explains focuses on “believing in yourself.”
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X-Men football alumni provide LIFT with bursary
February 16, 2021A group of former X-Men football players – and proud StFX alumni – are constantly looking for ways in which to give back to their beloved alma mater.
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Burnham & Zamora sign contracts with Calgary Stampeders
January 23, 2021A pair of recent X-Men Football alumni recently inked professional contracts with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders. Offensive lineman Jonathan Zamora and kicker/punter Keiran Burnham were among six Stampeders draft picks who signed contracts on January 21st.
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Tackling athletics and academics
January 15, 2021Will Chapman is the consummate student-athlete; he tackles athletics and academics with equal ferocity, which has helped make him a highly-regarded member of the StFX X-Men football program. Although he is only a sophomore, the Bedford, Nova Scotia native has already left an indelible mark on the White and Blue – on and off the field.
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Kuhn, Mosseau & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours
November 16, 2020The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 15, 2020 are running back Zach Kuhn, defensive lineman Hunter Mosseau and kicker/punter Max Capriotti.
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True, Virtanen & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours
November 09, 2020Tight end Jack True, defensive back Cole Virtanen and running back Zach Kuhn were honoured as the X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 8, 2020.
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Karim, VonMuehldorfer & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours
November 02, 2020The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 1, 2020 were awarded to Zakariya Karim, Ben VonMeuhldorfer and Max Capriotti.
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Wasdal, Waller & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours
October 26, 2020Quarterback Bailey Wasdal, linebacker Jordan Waller and running back Zacchary Kuhn were honoured as the X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending October 25, 2020.
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X-Men football honour Cormier, Rambi & Morgan as first athletes of the week
October 05, 2020The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending October 4th are as follows.
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X-Men football program ‘moving forward’
September 15, 2020Halftime adjustments are a key to success for any football team. But, this season – an unprecedented one for university sport across Canada – the StFX X-Men and their Atlantic University Sport (AUS) counterparts have been required to make huge changes before ever taking a snap.
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Getting to Know...Alex Fedchun
July 31, 2020X-Men Football defensive lineman Alex Fedchun is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Alex is a third year Human Kinetics student from Calgary, Alta.
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Getting to Know...Connor Ross
July 27, 2020X-Men football fullback Connor Ross is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Connor is a fourth year Human Kinetics student from Coldbrook, N.S.
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Getting to Know...Cole Virtanen
June 24, 2020X-Men football defensive back Cole Virtanen is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Cole is a fourth year Human Kinetics student from Nanaimo, B.C.
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Fagnan, Ross and Virtanen selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl
May 04, 2020Three X-Men were selected to compete on the East team for the 2020 East-West Bowl all-star game, including receiver Isaac Fagnan, fullback Connor Ross and defensive back Cole Virtanen. The annual game showcases the top U SPORTS football prospects in the country who will be eligible for the following year's CFL Draft.
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Zamora and Burnham selected in CFL Draft
May 01, 2020A pair of StFX X-Men were selected in the CFL Draft on Wednesday evening, both by the Calgary Stampeders. Offensive lineman Jonathan Zamora was selected in the third round, 26th overall, while kicker/punter Keiran Burnham was selected in the seventh round, 61st overall.
