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Ivan Birungi: AUFC MVP & All Canadian Reciever

Ivan Birungi played for the Ottawa-Cumberland Panthers in his OVFL days, and now stars as the main reciever for the Acadia Axemen in the Atlantic University Football Conference.

A Pickering, Ontario native, Birungi, the 6ft 4", 226 pound junior, led the Atlantic conference with 38 catches (9th CIS), 792 receiving yards (4th CIS) and 10 touchdown receptions (2nd CIS). Birungi has 22 TD catches in three seasons with the Axemen.

Thats three shy of the AUFC career record set by Saint Mary’s Matt Nealon from 1988-90.

That record will be broken next season, no doubt, however Birungi also set a new Acadia Football record for TD receptions in a season with 11, and career total TD receptions with 22.

Not only does that break the Acadia record, it also sits him atop the #4 position in AUFC history.

Birungi was named to the CIS All-Canadian first team along with Western star Andy Fantuz, and was named AUFC Most Valuable Player. Blaine Scatcherd was the last Axemen to be named league MVP in 1999 and Acadia's Aubrey Cummings is the last receiver to win the award.

Quite an accomplishment. Congratulations.

Andy Fantuz: Hec Crighton Winner

Just how good is Andy Fantuz? Well, the Indianapolis Colts and Montreal Alouettes think he's pretty damn good.

And I'm not one to argue.

The London Free Press reports that both teams sent scouts to Western's game against Ottawa on November 5th. Although Fantuz was injured early in the game, he was a dominant force on defense, picking off the Ottawa quarterback three times for a few yards each.

The star reciever of the University of Western Ontario won the Hec Crighton award as the CIS football player of the year.

Fantuz is only the fifth receiver in history to receive the honour and the first since Calgary's Don Blair in 1995, and is the sixth consecutive winner from the OUA.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Mustang wideout led the nation in the regular season with 12 touchdown receptions, was tied atop the CIS leaderboard with 44 catches, and finished second in receiving yards (825).

A former rookie of the year, Fantuz holds the CIS reciever records for most catches with 189, most total yards with 4123 yards, and for most touchdowns with 41. He has been named an All Canadian in each of his four seasons, including three times on the first team in 2002, 2004, and 2005.

Oh yeah, Fantuz was also the OUA MVP.

And he's in the OVFL Hall of Fame.

Oh, and he's going to be drafted in the first round of the CFL draft. Probably the #1 pick, too.

"It's a dream I've always had, to get drafted in the first round and to go No. 1 would just be incredible," Fantuz said Thursday, shortly after being presented with his award. "I'm trying not to think about that too much, I'm just trying to get myself in the best situation to be drafted No. 1."

Congratulations to Andy and to the Essex Raven's organization.

Yet Another OVFL Alumni Headed to Stanford

Brian Bulcke will be following in the footsteps of former Essex Raven, now St. Louis Ram, Oshiomogho Atogwe, when he heads to Stanford on a scholarship. Brian accepted a full-ride to play for the Cardinals, and will be visiting the California campus this weekend.

This past season, Brian finished 7th overall in defensive points with a total of 68. Bulcke had 31 single tackles, and 26 assisted, combining for a total of 44. In addition, Brian recorded 9 sacks.

Not only is Brian a fantastic football player, he is also an exceptional student, winning Ontario Tackle Football's Academic Excellence Award in 2003 and 2004.

It's great to see another Canadian heading to play football down south. I have no doubt in my mind that Brian will make Canada proud.

Congratulations!

OVFL Coaching Opportunity

The Etobicoke Eagles are now accepting applications at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity level for coaching positions for the 2006 season.

We encourage all interested parties to contact us immediately.

Any interested coaching candidates will note that we have had a substantial change in organizational direction and vision, and we are making it our mission to make the Etobicoke Eagles an organization to which members, be they coaches, volunteers, or players, can be proud to say that they belong.

Having said that, the Eagles have a mandate to find the best-qualified coaches that they can, year in and year out.

Please email your inquiries to etobicoke_eagles@hotmail.com with 'COACHING INQUIRY' in the subject line.

Laurier Wins a Triller!

The Laurier Golden Hawks win the Vanier Cup by a score of 24-23 on the leg of Brian Devlin and his 6 points.

The kicker is rarely ever seen as a very important component of a football team. Brian Devlin proves that the kicker may just be the most important component.

Hailing from St Patricks High School in Sarnia, Ontario, Devlin has started five seasons and can clearly remember the Goldenhawks 1-7 season three years ago. Laurier's fought a hard battle since, going 12-0 and winning the Vanier Cup. Talk about a miraculous turn-around.


Some observers described the Mitchell Bowl, in which Saskatchewan edged No. 1 Laval 29-27, as the real Canadian university championship game. The Golden Hawks took it all in and got their revenge, proving that Ontario is the real hot bed of football in Canada!

"There's nothing better than saying I told you so," said defensive end David Montoya, named defensive player of the game. "This is the best feeling there is right now."

The strength of Saskatchewan's offence was a huge front line that averaged six foot four and 296 pounds. The Huskies utilized that advantage in the run game - outgaining Laurier 193-173 - but the Hawks countered effectively by using their superior quickness to put pressure on Bilan and prevent big plays.

"They're very quick," Towriss said. "They were able to run things down from behind, the first team we've seen do that this year."

And for Towriss, a three-time Vanier Cup champion in nine career appearances, this loss is the hardest of the three to swallow.

"In the end, they made just one more play than we did, but we played a pretty good football game, it's not like we gave it away. Laurier's chances of completing a perfect 12-0 season looked slim midway through the fourth quarter, when David Stevens broke free on the right sidelines and ran 85 yards for a touchdown that put Saskatchewan up 23-15.

But the Huskies' burly defence couldn't contain the Hawks' athletic offensive line on the ensuing drives, failing to plug holes that quarterback Ryan Pyear, the game's MVP, and running back Nick Cameron exploited.

"We have the heart of a lion," said Pyear. "In the huddle, guys had confidence, they still knew there was a lot of time left. We still knew we could win it."

They set up the exciting finish when Pyear connected with fullback Bryon Hickey on a six-yard TD with 2:53 left, cutting Saskatchewan's lead to 23-21. They looked to have it tied on a two-point convert attempt but a wide open Cameron couldn't hold on to the pass.

Laurier's defence then came up with a key stop, which Saskatchewan couldn't match.

Stalled at midfield and facing third-and-16, Pyear found Dante Luciani who dove after the catch to the Saskatchewan 38 for a gain of 17. Six plays later, after a holding penalty halted their march to the end zone, Devlin split the uprights for the winning points.

Updates of OVFL Alumni perfomances to come. Stay tuned.

Vanier Cup: Facts & Figures

• This will mark the first meeting in history between Saskatchewan and Wilfrid Laurier.
• Saskatchewan is 0-2 in Vanier Cup finals vs. OUA teams (lost twice to Western: 50-40 in overtime in 1994 and 35-10 in 1989). Laurier is 0-1 in Vanier Cup finals vs. Canada West teams (lost 20-7 to Alberta in 1972, as Waterloo Lutheran).
• The 1994 Vanier Cup between Saskatchewan and Western is the only CIS final in history to be decided in overtime.
• This will be only the third match-up between undefeated teams in the 41-year history of the Vanier Cup. StFX defeated Waterloo Lutheran (now Wilfrid Laurier) 40-14 in 1966, and UBC edged Western Ontario 25-23 in 1986.
• The last team to complete an undefeated season with a Vanier Cup win was the 2001 Saint Mary's Huskies (11-0).
• Of the 17 undefeated teams to advance to the Vanier Cup prior to this year, nine were crowned CIS champions: Saint Mary's (2001), Western Ontario (1994), UBC (1986), UBC (1982), Acadia (1981), Queen's (1978), Ottawa (1975), Manitoba (1969), StFX (1966).
• The 2005 Huskies (2002, 2004, 2005) are the sixth team in history to participate in three Vanier Cups over a four-year period. The others are: Saint Mary's (2001, 2002, 2003: only team to play in three straight Vanier Cups), Saint Mary's (1999, 2001, 2002), Acadia (1976, 1977, 1999), Western (1976, 1977, 1979), and Western (1974, 1976, 1977).
• Saskatchewan is making its eighth Vanier Cup appearance, tying Saint Mary's for second most all-time behind Western (11).
• Saskatchewan is currently tied with Laval, Alberta, Queen's, UBC and Saint Mary's with three Vanier Cup victories. Western (6) and Calgary (4) lead the way.
• Saskatchewan head coach Brian Towriss will be making his CIS-leading eighth appearance at the Vanier Cup. Peter Connellan of Calgary and Larry Haylor of Western (still active) follow with five apiece. With a win on December 3rd, Towriss would tie Connellan for most Vanier Cup victories by a head coach (4).
• Laurier was second in the CIS in the regular season this year with 330 points scored and third with 114 points allowed. Saskatchewan was fifth with 294 points scored and second with 99 points allowed.

Gavin Cond Named CIS Player of the Week

Gavin Cond, a former player with the Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats, recieved top honors last week after Laurier beat a high-scoring Acadia squad 31-10. Gavin accumulated a game high total of 11 tackles, and added 1 interception and 1 force fumble.

In the 2005 season, Gavin recorded a total of 14 single tackles, with 9 assisted. He also had 1 forced fumble.

Quite remarkably, however, Gavin has amassed a total of 21 unassisted tackles in the 2005 playoffs alone. Add to that 3 the interceptions he's made and you have one hell of a playoff run!

OVFL Alumni Representation High @ Vanier Cup

With the Vanier Cup being played this Saturday, December 3rd, I thought it would be wise to take a look at the roster of the Laurier Golden Hawks. To my surprise I found 34 former OVFL players playing for the undefeated Hawks. I've compiled the list, and it goes as follows:

Jeff Smeaton - Brantford Bisons
Adrian Houwer - Brantford Bisons
Josh Golding - Brantford Bisons
Jeff Smeaton - Brantford Bisons
Adam Scheerer - Cambridge Lions
Luke Bendus - Cambridge Lions
Scott Evans - Cambridge Lions
Mitch Zappitelli - Cumberland Panthers
Jeremy Chemij - Etobicoke Eagles
Jordan Schaus - Guelph Bears
Dave Montoya - Halton Invictas
Cory Matthias - Huronia Stallions
Adam Bestard - Lambton Lions
Chris Levan - Lambton Lions
Vincent Flamia - Lambton Lions
Don Gooding - Lambton Lions
Bobby Kootstra - Lambton Lions
Scott Allin - Limestone Grenadiers
Will Harris - London Falcons
Chris Mamo - London Falcons
Andrew McLean - London Falcons
Gary Cressy - Mississauga Warriors
Kirstyn Carruthers - Niagara Spears - Dropped Out
Ben Wilsack - Niagara Spears
Greg Lavelle - Niagara Spears
Gavin Cond - Sault Ste. Marie
Aaron Amadio - Sault Ste. Marie.
Matt Premo - Sault Ste. Marie.
Noah Rushon - Sault Ste. Marie.
Dan Swystun - Sault Ste. Marie.
Erkki Salo - Toronto Thunder
Wayne Brock - Toronto Thunder
Matt Nytschyk - Wentworth Panthers
James Cranston - Wentworth Panthers
Brodie Legein - Wentworth Panthers

Many are first year players, but there are many who are hardened veterans. With a squad like this, it's no wonder why Laurier dominated this season. Proves just how valuable the OVFL really is in terms of developing Canadian Football.

I wish the Golden Hawks the best of luck! Do Ontario proud, boys!

Toronto Combine on December 6th

Ron Dias of All Canada Gridiron fame is bringing his series of football combines to Toronto this Tuesday.

Players can expect to perform 10 & 40yd sprints, as well as Pro Shuttle, Pro Agility and Broad Jump tests.

Positional 1 on 1's will also be performed.

All players should bring their helmet's with them, and Quarterback's should bring their footballs.

University coaches will be on hand at the combine so players wishing to garner even more attention should bring their hi-lite tapes with them.

School's that have confirmed their attendance:

Penn St.
Michigan St.
UCLA
Duke
Ohio Univ.
Ashland
Missouri Rolla
Bucknell
Buffalo

Also expected to attend are Rutgers, Connecticut & Illinois

The combine begins at 7pm, but players should arrive as early as 5pm in order to register. The cost is $20.00 at the door.

The combine is taking place at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre, located at 55 Harbord St in downtown Toronto, on the corner of Spadina. Click here for a Google Map.

By TTC, take the subway to Spadina, and walk or take the Spadina streetcar south to Harbord; OR take the 94 Wellesley Bus from Ossington or Wellesley subway stations to Spadina & Harbord.

Elliott Richardson an AUFC All-Star & Rookie of the Year

Acadia free safety Elliott Richardson is the 2005 Atlantic conference Rookie of the Year. A first year student from Toronto, ON, Elliott has made an immdiate impact with the Axemen patroling the defensive secondary. Richardson finished fifth in total tackles with 33.5, tops among rookies in the conference. He also added two interceptions which he returned for 28 yards. Elliott is the second Acadia player is as many years to be named rookie of the year. Offensive lineman Adam Rogers was the 2004 recipient.

Added to his Rookie of the Year title, Elliott Richardson was named to the AUFC Defensive All-Star team. Quite a feat for any rookie to accomplish.

Elliott spent the summer playing for the Mississauga Warriors, where he amassed a total of 45 defensive points including 30 assisted tackles, and 24 singles, more than any other player on the Warriors roster.

Toronto's Best at St. FX

The following four are playing at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. They entered their rookie year this past season, but to my knowledge, have yet to play a game. Look for them to make a jump at starting positions next year.


Justin Sousa
Justin has been playing football for seven years for Michael Power, St. Joseph, and the Etobicoke Eagles. His goal is to dress at some point in his first season while progressing towards his academic goals. He won his high school’s defensive MVP award as well as the Team Spirit award. Justin was named as the most improved player of the Etobicoke Eagles in 2004.


Christian Oberegger
Oberegger is one of the top offensive line recruits to come out of Ontario this year. He played both centre and fullback positions for the Mississauga Warriors of the OVFL. He led the team to the 2004 championship and was named captain for their 2005 season. His goals include playing as a freshman for the X-Men, winning the Vanier Cup and graduating with a Degree in Human Kinetics.


Colin Gray
Colin recently finished his last year in high school. He was named as MVP and defensive captain for Upper Canada College’s number 3 ranked team while starting at Running Back and Middle Linebacker. As a senior, he scored 9 touchdowns while averaging 11.2 yards a carry. Having a reputation as a punishing hitter, he set school records for tackles in a game and tackles in a season. After last season, Colin was named as an All-Toronto Linebacker and listed as one of the top safety prospects in Ontario by Weir’s Football magazine. Colin also played five seasons for the Etobicoke Eagles, winning defensive MVP on the 2004 provincial Bantam Championship team.


Carlo Onorati
Carlo attended SMC in Toronto where he was captain of the defense. He helped lead the Kerry Blues to a 32 - 1 high school football record over the past three years. He won a junior and senior Toronto Metro Bowl Provincial Championship and was named SMC’s Outstanding Graduating Student-Athlete this year. Playing for the Toronto Wildcats, of the OVFL, he set the sack record in 2003 and won the Hammer Award, given to the team’s the best defensive player.

St. Francis lost the AUFC final recently to the Acadia Axemen by a score of 69-6

OVFL Stadiums

The following is the most comprehensive list of OVFL stadiums in existance. If there are any discrepencies feel free to email me at ovgrapevine@gmail.com. I'm always looking for any and all information that I may add in order to give you a deeper look into the OVFL.

Anyone with more precise pictures of the stadiums in question, please feel free to email them to me at the above address.

Brampton Bulldogs - Chinguacousy Park
Brantford Bisons - Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
Cambridge Lions - Rogers Field
Essex Ravens - Essex High School
Etobicoke Eagles - Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
Guelph Bears - Varsity Stadium
Halton Invictas - Nelson Stadium
Huronia Stallions -Barrie Community Sports Complex
Lambton Lions - Norman Perry Park
Limestone Grenadiers - Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
London Falcons - TD Waterhouse Stadium
Metro Toronto Wildcats - Esther Shiner Stadium
Mississauga Warriors - Mississauga Valleys
Niagara Spears - West Park High School
Oshawa Hawkeyes - Oshawa Civic Stadium
Ottawa-Cumberland Panthers - Millenium Sports Park
Ottawa-Myers Riders - Nepean Sportsplex (Minto Field)
Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats - Rocky Dipietro Field
Steel City Ironmen - Ivor Wynne Stadium
Sudbury Northerners - Queens Athletic Field
Toronto Thunder - L'amoreaux Park
Wentworth Panthers - Beverly Community Centre

Clifton Dawson Honored As Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week

Although Dawson never played in the OVFL, he was born and raised in Toronto, playing for the Birchmount Park Panthers.

Edit: Thanks to a poster on the All Canada Gridiron, I've been made aware that Clifton Dawson did, in fact, play in the OVFL. Dawson played with the Toronto Thunder for two seasons. In 2000 he lead them to the playoffs, and in 2001 he helped them win the OVFL championship.

Hailed as the best RB in Harvard history by The Boston Globe, Dawson did not start out there. Originally comitted to Northwestern, Dawson re-evaluated his goals, and decided to go to Harvard, citing his inablilty to pass up the education Harvard would provide.

Harvard looked to Dawson for the win against Yale on November 19th, and he did not dissapoint, gaining 213 all-purpose yards, running for 128, and catching 10 passes for 85.

Dawson scored two touchdowns, including the game winning 2 yarder during the third overtime period.

After this win, Harvard looks to the playoffs which begin next week. They finish the season in second place with a record of 5-2.

Dawson concludes the season with 1139 yards rushing, 336 recieving yards(3rd highest on the Harvard team) and 13 touchdowns.

Dawson is a strong candidate for the Walter Payton Award, which is awarded annually to the best offensive player in Division I-AA football. Notable previous winners include: Brian Westbrook, Brian Finneran, Dave Dickenson, and Steve McNair. I wish him all the best.

OVFL Alumni Update: Justin Dunk

Justin Dunk

The rookie sensation from the Guelph Gryphons amassed a total of 1864 yards in 9 games during the 2005 OVFL season while playing for the Guelph Bears.

In his rookie season, Justin Dunk has been thrust into the starting Quarterback position and has not let his team down. In 5 games he completed 76 passes for a total of 1367 yards and 7 touchdowns.


He's been a vital part of the team, and look for him to have a steller season next year.

He's got nowhere to go but up.

OVFL Alumni Update: Oshiomogho Atogwe

Oshiomogho Atogwe

Atogwe suited up with the Essex Ravens in the summer of '99, and after being drafted in the 3rd round by the St. Louis Rams, he's seen limited action in the NFL.

He currently sits behind Mike Furrey at Free Safety in the St. Louis Rams depth chart.

He's played in 4 games this season, accumulating 1 single tackle and 1 assist.

Fantasy leagues reported him as 'having a chance to contend for a starting position' but it seems that those hopes didn't pan out.

Hopefully he'll have a more productive year next year, and will be promoted to the starting position.

New OVFL Teams?

The word is that there will be a new Junior & Senior team in the Newmarket/Aurora area.

There's already a COMFL team in Newmarket, so I wonder how these two teams will conflict.

North Bay is also rumoured to be putting in a Senior team for the 2006 season.

Anyone with more information is enouraged to contact me at OvGrapevine@gmail.com

Etobicoke's Punishment?

After the brawl that ensued after the quarter final game between The Mississauga Warriors and The Etobicoke Eagles, the consequences for both teams are unclear.

Some argue that only Etobicoke will be punished, but that doesn't make any sense. Even though the initial perpetrator, Gajan Sybillis, was from Etobicoke, it takes more than one person to initiate a brawl. The Warriors are not blameless.

So it's whispered that Etobicoke will forfeit the first two games of the 2006 season, but that's ludicrous. The governing body wouldn't allow something like that since Gajan is not even a part of the Eagles organization any longer.

The more likely scenario is that each coach will have to miss 2-4 games on the season.

Of course, the coaches would do this at different times so that the Eagles have a coach at every game.

If anyone has any factual information regarding this topic, please email me at, ovgrapevine@gmail.com

Congratulations to the 2005 OVFL Champions

I'd like to take this first post in order to congratulate the Niagara Spears on their 2005 OVFL Championship Victory.

It's a few months late, but hey, a congratulations is a congratulations any time.

Varisty Stadium - Guelph Bears



Capacity: 5,100
Address: 45 Trent Line Guelph, Ontario
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Alumni Stadium was constructed in 1970 and is used almost exclusively for varsity football and soccer games.

Beverly Community Centre - Wentworth Panthers

Address: 680 HWY-8, Hamilton, ON
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L'amoreaux Park - Toronto Thunder

Capacity: 500
Address: 2000 McNicoll Ave Toronto, Ontario
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Queens Athletic Field - Sudbury Northerners

Capacity: 1000
Address: 30 Regent Street Sudbury, ON
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Ivor Wynne Stadium - Steel City Ironmen

Capacity: 35,000
Address: 75 Balsam Ave. North Hamilton, Ontario
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Ivor Wynne Stadium was originally known as the Civic Stadium. The original facilities were built for the British Empire Games, Canada's first major international athletic event, held in Hamilton from August 16 to 23, 1930.

In 1959, the present south grandstand was constructed with a seating capacity of approximately 15,000. New washroom and concession facilites and new Tiger-Cat headquarters were also added in time for the Royal Visit on July 2, 1959.

On December 9, 1970, the Parks Board voted to rename the former Civic Stadium as Ivor Wynne Stadium to honour Ivor Wynne for his contributions to the Parks Board, McMaster University, and the local and national sports scenes. Renovations took place the following year and included the addition of the north stands and the first Astro Turf playing surface in Canada. The installation of the turf was made possible by the fundraising of the Hamilton Junior Chamber of Commerce.

In 1986, a new press box was installed, as well as accessible seating and ticket booths.

The site was officially named again on February 9, 1988.

Rocky Dipietro Field - Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats

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Nepean Sportsplex (Minto Field) - Ottawa-Myers Riders

Address: 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean Ontario
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Millenium Sports Park - Ottawa-Cumberland Panthers

Capacity: 25,000

Address: Trim Rd (Past Innes), Cumberland, Ontario
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Oshawa Civic Stadium - Oshawa Hawkeyes

Capacity: 2000
Address: 99 Thorton Rd. S Oshawa Ontario
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West Park High School - Niagara Spears

Address: 30 Louth Street, St. Catharines Ontario
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Etobicoke Collegiate Institute - Etobicoke Eagles
(Photo Courtesy of Metro Toronto Wildcats)

Address: 86 Mongomery Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario
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Mississauga Valleys - Mississauga Warriors

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Address: 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd Mississauga Ontario
Capacity: 500
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While it is an extensive greenbelt trail system, it also houses the Terry Fox Fitness Centre, arena, indoor pool, splash pad, volley ball, tennis courts, bocce courts, lit soccer field, lit football field, lit baseball diamond, one comfort station, two playground equipment areas, one picnic shelter, four picnic areas and four barbecues. There is parking available for 196 vehicles with 2 disabled persons parking spots.

Essex High School - Essex Ravens



Capacity: 2000
Address: 244 Talbot St. N Essex, Ontario
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Esther Shiner Stadium - Metro Toronto Wildcats





Capacity: 2500
Address: 5720 Bathurst St Toronto, Ontario
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The multi-sport stadium originally opened in June 1984 and renamed in honour of former City of North York Councillor Esther Shiner in July 1988, was upgraded with a new artificial playing surface and running track when it re-opened on Saturday, September 17 2005.

Rogers Field - Cambridge Lions




Address: Could a representative from the Cambridge Lions please contact me with more information about the location of Rogers Field. From what I've been able to gather Rogers Field is located at the corner of Rogers Dr. and Speedsville Rd.

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Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre - Brantford Bisons


Capacity: 1500
Address: 254 North Park Street Brantford, Ontario
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The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is a City of Brantford recreation facility that serves Brantford and the surrounding area. The facility includes a Sports Hall of Recognition, three ice surfaces, a licensed restaurant, cafeteria, a 65 metre Olympic size pool, hot pool, sauna, 150’ waterslide, full fitness centre, 1 softball field, three tennis courts and a football field. There is something for everyone at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

TD Waterhouse Stadium - London Falcons

Address: 1151 Richmond Street London, Ontario
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Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute - Limestone District Grenadiers

Address: 153 Van Order Dr Kingston, Ontario
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Chinguacousy Park - Brampton Bulldogs
(Photo Courtesy of Metro Toronto Wildcats)

Capacity: 1000
Address: 9050 Bramalea Rd. Brampton, Ontario
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Chinguacousy Park is home to many events and celebrations; Brampton's own ski hill for skiing, snowboarding, snowblading, tubing and tobogganing; curling rink with licensed lounge; volleyball courts; tennis courts; skateboard park; sports fields; paddleboats; a farm complete with a petting zoo and pony rides; mini golf; batting cage; tennis courts; children's splash pool; picnic shelters; a band shell for concerts and a renowned greenhouse, chapel and botanical garden.

Barrie Community Sports Complex - Huronia Stallions

Address: 55 Newton Street, Barrie, Ontario
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Capacity: 300

Nelson Stadium - Halton Invictas

Address: New St. at Shoreacres Rd Burlington, Ontario
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Capacity: 2000

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OVFL Alumni Updates

OVFL Alumni Update: Oshiomogho Atogwe
OVFL Alumni Update: Justin Dunk
Clifton Dawson Honored As Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week
Elliott Richardson an AUFC All-Star & Rookie of the Year
Gavin Cond Named CIS Player of the Week

Norman Perry Pk. - Lambton Lions

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