Five New Dinos

As January comes to a close, it has been a great week for the Dinos 2015 recruiting class. Five highly talented local players have decided to join the program. Evan Dutton a Receiver from the Centennial Coyotes, Anthony Raftery a Defensive Back from Bishop O'Bryne Bobcats, Duncan Little a Quarterback from George MacDougall Mustangs, Darth Hundal an Offensive Lineman from the St. Francis Browns and Shawn Gladun Defensive Back from the Bishop O'Bryne Bobcats are new members of the Dinos Football Family.

Three New Dinos on D

Three defenders joined the Dinos 2015 recruiting class this past weekend. Inside Linebacker Mason Johnson of the Centennial Coyotes, Outside Linebacker Tom Kargacin of the Bishop Carroll Cardinals and Defensive Lineman Donovan Hompoth of the Lacombe Rams. Mason will be making the transition from Defensive End to Linebacker in 2015.  While Tom has played Defensive Line, Linebacker and Defensive Back in the past, as a Dino he will focus his talents at Outside Linebacker. Donovan has attend many of the Dinos Summer Camps over the years and has stood out among his group at each camp. The addition of Linebacker depth will be a focus of this off-season, as Tom Spoletini and Doc Cassama have graduated, and Adam Konar and Tanner Doll are expected to go in the CFL Draft this spring.

Dinos Load Up On Local Offensive Talent

On Sunday January 18, 2015, three key local offensive recruits made their commitment to join the Dinos Football 2015 recruiting class. Elliott Zacher from the Ernest Manning Griffins, and Jeshrun Antwi-Boasiako and Daniel Adesegun from McNally-Lacombe Laserwolves, were welcomed into the Dinos Family on Sunday. All three of these young men are dynamic offensive weapons. Jeshrun and Daniel helped the Laserwolves to win back to back City Division 2 Titles, in 2013 and 2014. While Elliott was a key offensive weapon for the Griffins as they made the transition to Division 1 in 2014. "These are hard working, talented young guys, that all have the ability to the put the ball in the endzone and that is what we do around here." Commented Coach Wayne Harris, on the addition of these players. Elliot, Jeshrun and Daniel; will aid the Dinos in their mission of capturing the Vanier Cup in 2015.

2015 Dinos Recruit Profile: Brenden Hansen

Name: Brenden Hansen
High School: Henry Wisewood (Calgary, AB)
Minor Football Program: Okotoks Eagles

Accomplishments/Awards

2014 Calgary High School All Star at Running Back
2012 Member of the Calgary Bantam Selects

Coach's Comment

"Brendan is a versatile and hard working player, who is going to develop into a very good running back at the CIS level."

Highlight Film

Brenden Hansen Highlights

Dinos Land Wisewood Back as First Recruit of 2015 Class

On Wednesday evening, Brenden Hansen become the first player the join the University of Calgary Dinos 2015 recruiting class. A highly touted running back out of Henry Wisewood in Calgary, Brenden decided that becoming a Dino was the right choice for his academic and athletic future. A 2014 Calgary High School All Star at Running Back, Hansen hopes to live up the legacy of current pros and former Dinos; Matt Walter (Calgary Stampeders), Steven Lumbala (Montreal Alouettes) and Anthony Woodson (Toronto Argos). While learning from current Dinos Running Back Mercer Timmis and Running Backs Coach Ray Salverda, whom he has worked with over the past few years at Dinos Camps.