Talented Running Back Joins Dinos

Running back Ethan Moroz is the latest addition from the two-time City and Provincial Champion St. Francis Browns to commit to the 2016 defending Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl Champion University of Calgary Dinos.

The 18-year old Moroz has been on winning teams his entire football career having played for the Calgary Midget Cowboys City Championship team that was coached by Tony Spoletini in the spring of 2016 in addition to the 2015 and 2016 Championship teams at St. Francis. He also won a Calgary Championship with the junior St. Francis Browns in 2014 and a City and Provincial Championship with the Calgary Cowboys Gray that was coached by former University of Calgary running back J.P. Izquierdo.

“Ethan is a patient runner with good explosion. He has good vision, sets up his blocks, and does not get caught from behind. He also has been on winning programs his entire career,” states Dinos Head Coach Wayne Harris.

“This (Calgary) is home and I wanted to be close to my family. The University of Calgary has a great track record and I like the family atmosphere here. Everyone is so close,” states the 5’10” Moroz who intends to take communications courses with the intent on getting involved in real estate.

Moroz was approached the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina in Canada West as well as Queens but did not make any recruiting visits as he was interested in staying in Calgary to pursue his football aspirations and post secondary education.

Ethan joins current St. Francis teammates Jacob Izquierdo, Cole Belway, Joe Dutton, Logan Bandy, Christian Cardone, Alex Groshak, Curtis Prime and Matt Ohler who earlier committed to the Dinos.

Ethan is the son of Eric and Rolanda Moroz of Calgary. His father played six-man football in Wynyard, SK.

Browns Receiver Chooses Dinos

Alex Groshak is the latest member of the 2015 and 2016 St. Francis Browns football team to join the defending Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl Champion University of Calgary Dinos football program.

A 17-year old, 6’, 190 lbs. inside receiver, Alex was a two-year starter for the Browns earning High School all-star recognition in his final season and was named his team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player in 2016. In addition to playing High School football he played for the Cowboys in the Calgary Midget League coached by Tony Spoletini and was a Calgary Bantam all-star in 2013 for the Cowboys Navy. He was co-offensive MVP on the Browns junior team that was City Champions with good friend and fellow incoming recruit Ethan Moroz.

“Alex (Groshak) has soft hands, is a tough player, and is a great route runner,” states Dinos Head Coach Wayne Harris. “He has a history of making big plays in big games,” Harris stated.

Groshak has been a member of various Alberta Provincial teams starting on the U16 and U18 teams. He also will play in for Team Canada in Orlando, Florida in late January as part of Canada’s U18 along with current incoming recruits Logan Bandy and Daniel Tietz.

“I felt a great connection with the coaching staff. I have known them for a couple of years,” Groshak stated about his decision to sign a U Sports Letter of Intent with the Dinos. “I felt Calgary was the best fit for education and football,” Groshak stated. Alex was approached by the Universities of Manitoba, UBC, Regina and Queen’s but made no official visits as he felt Calgary was where he wanted to pursue is academic and athletic goals.

Alex will enroll in General Arts courses with the hope of entering the Haskayne School of Business.

He is the son of Steve and Kim Groshak, his father, Steve played varsity football as a inside receiver for the University of Manitoba Bisons from 1978 through 1980

Outstanding Local Lineman Commits to the Dinos

As a young aspiring youth football player, Tristan Rice always wanted to be a member of the Dinos. Come the fall of 2017 the talented offensive tackle wishes will come to fruition.

“Ever since I started playing football, I looked up to being a Dinos player,” Rice stated.

Head Coach Wayne Harris is grateful Rice has signed a USports Letter of the Intent to play for the defending Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl Champions.

“Tristan is a very aggressive offensive lineman. He has a great frame with excellent agility. He has the intensity to make him a leader on the field,” states Harris of the 17-year-old incoming freshman.

Rice is a graduate of the Colts program in the Calgary Minor Football Association where he played pee wee, bantam and midget. He brings with him a wealth of experience being a starting member of the Alberta U16 and U18 teams. He was named his team’s top offensive lineman in midget football and was a league all-star in the Calgary Midget league in 2016 while playing for Biaggio Iannace.

The 6’4”, 270 lbs. Rice attended Centennial High School in Calgary where he played for Garth Melrose, and was a teammate of current Dinos running back Robert Stewart.

A member of the CFC Top 100, Tristan is a member of Canada’s U19 team that will compete in Orlando, Florida later this month.

“Calgary has great coaching. I really like the family atmosphere that is present,” stated Rice who was approached by a many USports programs with extensive interest from the Universities of Guelph and Regina.

Tristian, is the son of Jim and Karen Rice of Calgary, and will enroll in Media and Communications courses at the University of Calgary.