TRIO OF OUTSTANDING GRADUATES FROM HENRY WISEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COMMIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY:

As has been the case the past several years, the University of Calgary Dinos will have strong flavour of graduates from the Henry WiseWood Warriors of the Calgary High School Athletic Association.

Defensive halfback Andrew Britton, linebacker James Gaetz, and receiver Isaiah McLellan will join the six-time defending Canada West Champions for the 2014 season. All three played key roles in leading their High School team to the Alberta Provincial Championship Game in 2013.

Britton, Gaetz, and McLellan join a long list of outstanding players who have recently made the move from Henry WiseWood to the University of Calgary. Recent WiseWood graduates to play for the Dinos include current defensive halfback-safety Hunter Turnbull and current slotback Jake Harty, as well as former players Richard Snyder (slotback), Wyatt Getty (safety), and cornerback Michael Lau.

Britton, 5’11”, 185 lbs., was regarded as one of the premier defensive backs in Alberta last year and decided to attend Calgary over the University of Alberta. He hopes to follow in the tradition of outstanding secondary players that have joined the Dinos from WiseWood under Coach Cody Ehrmann. Andrew was his team’s nominee for the Harry Hood Memorial Award for the top player in Division I Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association combining football and academics last year. He also has a wealth of experience on various Provincial teams. He was a member of Team Alberta at the Canada Cup in 2012 and 2013. Andrew hopes to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Gaetz was one of the two graduating High School players to choosen participate in the 68^th annual Montana East West Shrine football game to be held in Laurel, MT., on July 19, 2014. The 5’10”, 200 lbs. Getz was regarded as one of the premier linebackers in High School football in Canada and chose the Dinos despite being recruited by numerous other CIS schools.

McLellan is a promising receiver who has potential to be a solid player in Canada West. The 6’1”, 194 lbs. McLellan chose the Dinos as wanted to remain at home and attend university in Calgary where he plans on taking courses in Education aspiring to become a teacher. Isaiah hopes to follow in the footsteps of former Wise Wood receivers Snyder and Harty and contribute to the Dinos offense in the future.

On the addition of Andrew, Isaiah and James, Head Coach Blake Nill had the following to say, “We are very happy to add three of the top high school players in Calgary. In my time in here at Calgary, WiseWood has provided us with a number of top players, it is my hope these young men develop the same way.”

THREE DINOS NAMED TO 2014 TEAM CANADA JUNIOR

One current Dinos and two future Dinos, were named the roster of the 2014 Junior National Team for Canada. Offensive Lineman Ryan Sceviour who played for the Dinos in 2013 and recruits Defensive Lineman Joel VanPelt and Linebacker Micah Teitz. Congrats to all three young men and good luck a the tournament this summer.

Full Team Canada Junior Roster

DINOS ANNOUNCE TRIO OF HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITS:

Head Coach Blake Nill confirmed that three outstanding high school players have committed to the University of Calgary Dinos football team for the 2014 season.

                                                   

Giancarlo Spoletini is a talented receiver from Rundle College in Calgary. The son of former University of Calgary fullback Tony Spoletini, Giancarlo was a three year starter for Rundle. In 2013, he was named his team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player, a season that saw Rundle loose in the provincial semi-final to Cardston. The 6’1”, 180 lbs. Spoletini joins an impressive list of Rundle graduates that have suited up the Dinos including his cousin Thomas Spoletini, quarterback Andrew Buckley, and Michael Klassen a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

“I have always wanted to play for the Dinos. It feels surreal to follow my dad, uncle and cousin. The University of Calgary is a good school and the Dinos are a good team to be a part of,” states Spoletini.

“Giancarlo has great hands and is a very determined young man. I believe he will develop into a valuable asset for our offence.” Stated Head Coach Blake Nill.

                                                 

The Dinos are also pleased to confirm the signing of linebacker Micah Tietz of Springbank High School just outside of Calgary. Tietz is 6’2” 210 lbs. linebacker that has had an outstanding career in the high school ranks and with the Alberta Provincial team. This past summer Micah was named the Most Valuable Defensive Player at the Canada Cup. This honour earned Teitz a spot on the U18 Team Canada, that is currently competing in Texas at the International Bowl. Micah is regarded as one of the top graduating linebackers in the country for 2014.

“Micah has great football instincts and has been training very hard to make the step to the next level.” Said Coach Nill.

The third recruit the Dinos are proud to announce is Joel Van Pelt a 6’5”, 250 lbs. defensive lineman from Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge, Van Pelt is an excellent student and all around athlete. On the football field Joel was a tournament All-Star at the 2013 Canada Cup and was selected to the U18 Team Canada that is currently competing in Texas as a part of the International Bowl. On the basketball court, Van Pelt starts Winston Churchill basketball team and that spent the Christmas break playing in a basketball tournament in southern California. Joel plans to enter the Schulich School of Engineering this coming fall.

“Joel is a big, athletic young man, that has a tremendous upside on the football field” Stated Coach Nill.