The University of Calgary Dinos
today confirmed the signing of offensive lineman Peter Nicastro to a Canadian
Interuniversity Sport Letter of Intent. Peter joins the Dinos after a very
successful High School career that saw him play both ways for the St. Francis
Browns, who captured both City and Provincial 4A Championship. He started for
the Browns senior team as a Grade 11 student when they lost in the Calgary City
Final to Notre Dame Pride in 2014. Peter’s high school coach was Taylor Park.
The Dinos have a had great
tradition of offensive linemen from St. Francis over the years such as Tom
Spoletini, Shawn DeSantis, and Chris Vail and hope Peter can follow that group
and make a solid contribution.
A graduate of the Calgary
Mavericks Minor Program, Peter was a Calgary Midget Football League all-star in
2015 at offensive guard.
The 6’2”, 265 lbs. Nicastro hopes
to take business courses at the University
of Calgary.
“Calgary is my home. The Dinos have a great
program in all areas including a great alumni and it is home to me. I did not
want to move away from my family,” states Nicastro.
Dinos offensive line consultant
Rohn Meyer admires Nicastro’s tenacity. “Peter will grow into a very good
player for this team. He is a physical kid who plays with an edge,” Meyer
states.
Recruiting coordinator Matt Berry
was well aware of Peter’s ability for quite some time. “We have known about
Peter for the past two to three years are delighted that will be joining us,” Berry states.
Nicastro was approached by UBC,
Simon Fraser, Queen’s and was offered a visit to the University
of Ottawa before signing with Calgary within a week of
closing out his high school career.
Peter is the son of John and Giovanna Nicastro.
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