StFX football defensive lineman Yahia Dalloul has signed on with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Dalloul, a native of Dartmouth, NS and originally from Palestine played the past five seasons with the X-Men and was a key contributor on defense. The official release from the Hamilton Tiger Cats follows.

Tiger-Cats Add Canadians to D-Line

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed non-import defensive linemen Yahia Dalloul and J.P. Gilbert.

Dalloul, a 6-3, 260-pound native of Palestine played five seasons at St. Francis Xavier, making 107.5 defensive tackles (80 solo), 7.5 quarterback sacks and 18.5 tackles for losses.  His 4.5 quarterback sacks led the AUS in 2008.

Gilbert, a 6-3, 280-pound native of St-Victor de Beauce, Quebec recorded 105.5 tackles (54 solo) and 17.5 quarterback sacks in five seasons at Laval.  He was named a first-team CIS all-star in 2009 and helped the Rouge et Or capture Vanier Cup championships in 2006 and 2008.

The Ticats also announced that the team has released non-import offensive lineman Chris Kowalczuk. 

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 141-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca