We hope you are enjoying a great start to the Spring term.  Our facilities have been busy playing host to numerous community events such as OBA Basketball Tournaments, Minor Field Lacrosse Tournaments, Sport Camps and Swim Meets.  Please take a look at our May 2012 Facility Newsletter by clicking here (PDF/300k).

If you have any questions please contact the Hawk Desk at ext. 3803.

We always look forward to seeing you in our facilities.

HAMILTON, Ont. (May 4, 2012) - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will recognize the top female scholar-athletes from across the province at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont.

The event honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports, fields of study and community involvement. This year's guest speaker will be dual-sport national athlete, Olympic gold medalist and OUA alumnus Heather Moyse.

Name: Laura Crocker

School: Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks

Sport: Curling

Program: Psychology

Year of study: 4

Laurier's top female scholar-athlete is curler Laura Crocker. The fourth-year psychology major is a two-time CIS Academic All-Canadian who currently holds a 11.29 GPA. Laura was honoured with Laurier's prestigious Outstanding Woman of Laurier (OWL) Award in a ceremony held in March.

On the ice, she is a two-time CIS champion, an OUA champion, a First Team All-Star and a CIS First Team All-Canadian. She recently skipped Laurier's women's curling team (Team Canada) to gold at the Kariuzawa International Curling Championships. Congratulations Laura!

My proudest academic achievement is my 2008/2009 CIS Academic All-Canadian award. Adjusting to university life was difficult, and trying to curl at a high level and still see academic success was at times a struggle as I got used to university. Receiving this award showed me that I'm capable of excelling in both school and curling and motivated me even more for the future.

The 2011/2012 curling season was the proudest and most memorable season I have ever had. Our curling team at WLU defended both our OUA and CIS championships and won a gold medal at an international tournament in Japan where we represented Canada. We achieved every goal we set for ourselves going into the start of the season and that is something pretty special.

I volunteer in a developmental education classroom, and I often work specifically with one student. Watching her progress faster than we ever thought imaginable over the course of this school has been a truly incredible experience. Knowing that I have had even a small part in her success is a feeling and memory that will last a lifetime.

My mother has always had a strong influence in my life. As a female athlete it's so important to have someone in your life believing in you and reminding you that you can succeed in sport, and my mom has always supported me unconditionally through everything I have ever pursued. I attribute much of my success to having that kind of support in my life and my mom has always been there to provide it for me.

Next year, I'll be taking a year off of school to focus on curling and decide where life will take me next. I will have a busy curling season striving towards a spot at the 2013 Scotties and doing all I can to advance my game. I likely will continue my schooling after next year, and I someday see myself in a career where I can work with children in some capacity.

Join OUA as Heather speaks about her career on and off the field, and inspires a unique group of accomplished young women to continue to pursue excellence in sport and in life.

OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; belairdirect, Centaur Products, Pioneer Energy, Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada and Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS).

- courtesy of the OUA 

Entering their 10th full season in existence, the Women's Faspitch team will be celebrating their milestone by welcoming home its Fastpitch Alumni this September.

This competitive club has come a long way in its young history; from a small group of interested athletes who wanted to create a softball team and were able to do so in 2001, although struggling in its early years, they have now become one of the most successful university softball programs in the country.

All former Golden Hawks Fastpitch players are invited to return home to Laurier on September 8th when they will take part in a variety of activities as well as have a pair of exhibition games against the current Golden Hawks as they wrap-up their 2012 training camp and prepare for the teams home openers against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and Guelph Gryphons on September 15/16, 2012.

"Our Fastpitch Alumni are doing some great things in the world and we are excited to reunite with the whole group of them," says Head Coach Kevin Fagg who has been with the program since 2005. "Whether they have continued their careers in softball or have now settled down with a family, I think it is a great initiative to re-connect with the players who started this program ten years ago."

"These girls will be quite surprised to see how far we've come since then." added Assistant Coach Matt Allen and newly appointed President of the Ontario Intercollegiate Women's Fastpitch Association (www.oiwfa.org) in which the Golden Hawks compete in.

In its first four years, the team was under the umbrella of WLUSU Campus Clubs and struggled to find any success on the diamond. It was in 2007 when the Golden Hawks would upset the heavily favoured Western Mustangs 4-3 in extra innings in what is still considered one of the most exciting games in the Ontario Intercollegiate loop. This victory marked a noticeable change for the club who went on to be invited to the first ever National Championships in Calgary capturing a silver medal, only to host the following year in 2009 and claim the National title against the same University of Saskatchewan Lady Saxons who defeated them the year prior.

Since 2008, the Golden Hawks have captured four medals and have finished no lower than third place in the regular season. 2011 marked an historic year for the Lady Hawks Fastpitch program as they were moved from WLUSU Campus Clubs under the Athletics and Recreation Department as a Competitive Club.

"We have come a long way, commented Fagg. "We've had the opportunity to host both a Provincial and National Championship in the Region of Waterloo and managed to bring a pile of well-earned hardware back to the school. Our alumni have really set the bar high for our program and we will continue to pursue our own excellence moving forward."

Fagg adds. "not only have we had an impact on the school but there seems to be a new buzz in the softball community. From hosting mini-clinics to making our appearance at minor sports events, we feel like we have been making a difference in the softball world and can only hope to continue doing so in the future."

Any alumni interested in attending the Fastpitch Homecoming on September 8th, 2012 in Waterloo are asked to RSVP to Matt Allen (matt_allen44@hotmail.com).

WATERLOO, Ont. (May 1, 2012) - CFL draft prospect Shamawd Chambers of Markham, Ont., will attend the Philadelphia Eagles' mini-camp next week on a tryout basis.

Chambers, a wide receiver from Wilfrid Laurier, is the third-ranked prospect heading into the CFL Canadian Draft on Thursday.

Chambers will be looking to earn a contract over the three-day mini-camp which runs from May 11-13. It's unclear how much this will affect Chambers' CFL draft stock.

Chambers is the fourth CFL draft prospect to be connected with an NFL team this year. Top-ranked prospect Tyrone Crawford and sixth-ranked Christo Bilukidi were drafted by NFL teams while the fourth-ranked Austin Pasztor signed down south as an undrafted free agent.

- courtesy of TSN

WATERLOO, Ont. (April 18, 2012) - Starting this August, the Fitness Centre at Wilfrid Laurier's Athletic Complex will undergo a $5.3 million dollar expansion project that will see almost 11,000 square feet added to the facility, nearly doubling its current size.

The project, which has been designed by the Toronto-based firm Perkins + Will, will add an additional floor to the current Fitness Centre while revamping the main entrance to the facility.

"This expansion has been generously funded by the Laurier students and demonstrates tremendous leadership on their part," commented Director of Athletics and Recreation Peter Baxter. "As the university has grown, so has the demand for providing students access to health and wellness opportunities. This has pushed our current facility to the limits of its capacity and by doubling the space, it will allow all of our users to continue to enjoy their experience."

The expansion will feature a dramatic increase in the amount of space for the cardio, strength training and stretching zones in the facility while also adding room for TRX Training. It will also increase the existing space for free weights by more than 30 percent.

In addition, the updated facility will feature a divisible exercise area that will allow for circuit training, personal or group training and womens only workout times.

"By providing a number of different workout options, we believe that this expansion will reduce the waiting time for equipment while also providing a welcoming atmosphere for all of our constituents," continued Baxter. "Users will be able to move through the facility with greater ease in a space that will be very welcoming to everyone."

With space in the Fitness Centre more than doubling by the completion of the project, targeted for September 2013, the Department of Athletics and Recreation will purchase nearly $800,000 worth of new equipment. Included in the equipment additions will be improved cardio equipment, two full sets of circuit training machines, free weights, stretching and core training equipment along with the new TRX training system.

The final aspect of the new space will feature an expanded entrance to the Athletic Complex which will allow easier access to the facility while also providing a social destination which will celebrate Wilfrid Laurier Athletics and Recreation.

WATERLOO, Ont. (April 27, 2012) - On Thursday night, the Wilfrid Laurier Department of Athletics and Recreation hosted the 13th annual Friends of Golden Hawk Football Reception and Dinner presented by Sun Life Financial at the Waterloo Inn.

The event raised $60,000 which will directly benefit the Laurier Golden Hawks football program.

Chris Rudge, the executive chairman of the Toronto Argonauts and the 100th Grey Cup Festival, highlighted the evening as the Keynote Speaker. Prior to his time with the Argonauts, Rudge served as the chair of the highly successfully Own The Podium program in 2009 and 2010 which led to Canadas record medal haul at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Thursdays dinner also saw the Golden Hawks honour former Cameron Heights coach Ron Bell with the inaugural High School Football Coach of the Year award. Bell was the head coach of the Golden Gaels senior football team from 1969 to 1998. While at Cameron Heights, he won 183 games and nine city championships.

The Friends of Golden Hawk Football Reception and Dinner is a fundraising initiative of the Laurier Golden Hawk Football program. To date, the event has raised over $750,000 for the Golden Hawk football program. The funds are directed into enhancements and support, such as equipment, academic assistance, coaching support and facilities.

The event will be replayed on Rogers TV on Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, May 2 at 2 p.m.

Laurier will open their 2012 football season on Labour Day, Monday, September 3rd, when they travel to Toronto to take on the Varsity Blues. The Golden Hawks will then play their home opener on Saturday, September 8th against the Queen's Gaels.

HAMILTON (April 25, 2012) - The best of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) women's basketball will take to the court this Saturday, April 28 in the fifth annual OUA All-Star game, presented by Recharge with Milk. Come out to Laurier's Athletic Complex to watch as the Team East tries to knock off the defending champions Team West. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. 

Leading the OUA West team is OUA/CIS defensive player of the year and CIS championship MVP Miah-Marie Langlois (Windsor, Ont.). The third-year point guard was a major asset for the national champions, and led the OUA in steals (77) and assists (107) throughout the regular season. Lancer team mates Bojana Kovacevic (Windsor, Ont.) and Jessica Clemencon (St. Rambert, France) will also be an imposing presence for Team West. Clemencon, the 2011-12 OUA West MVP and 2010-11 CIS Athlete of the Year, was the third leading scorer across the league, posting 17.59 points per game, and making 53.1 percent of her shots from the field. Lakehead's Lindsay Druery (Smithville, Ont.), this year's West Joy Bellinger and Sylvia Sweeney Award winner and OUA Second Team All-Star, will join the Windsor contingent on Team West. Druery finishes her career sixth all-time in OUA rebounds with 828. 

The major award winners and two-time CIS champions are joined by First Team All-Stars Taylor Chiarot (Hamilton, Ont.) of McMaster, Brock's Nicole Rosenkranz (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Jenny Vaughan (Dundas, Ont.) of the Western Mustangs. Representing the West Division Second Team are Guelphs Jasmine Douglas (Guelph, Ont.) and Westerns Laura Dally (Bright's Grove, Ont.). Also joining forces is All-Rookie Kayla Santilli (Brantford, Ont.) of the Brock Badgers. Team West is coached by Windsor bench bosses Chantal Vallee and Josh Leeman. The best of the West will undoubtedly be in good hands with these two. 

OUA East Player of the Year Hannah Sunley-Paisley (Toronto) is no stranger to the OUA women's basketball All-Star game as she suits up for her third straight appearance on Saturday. The 2011-12 CIS Player of the Year had a standout season for the Gee-Gees, leading the league with 406 total points, 18.45 points per game, and made the most field goals with 168 baskets. The fifth-year forward finishes her career with 1,483 points which places her sixth in the OUA all-time record books. She also cleaned up on the glass this season, collecting 209 rebounds to bring her career total to 993 rebounds, pushing her into second on the all-time rebounds list. Gee-Gees teammate and OUA East Rookie of the Year Kellie Ring (Ottawa) will also dress for Team East. The Gee-Gees representatives will have a familiar face on the bench in the form of OUA East Coach of the Year Andy Sparks. 

Joining Ottawa's major award winners on Team East are First Team All-Stars Alyson Bush (Ottawa) of the Carleton Ravens, Ryerson's Ashley MacDonald (Port Colborne, Ont.), Toronto Varsity Blues guard Jill Stratton (Etobicoke, Ont.) and Queen's standout Brittany Moore (Hannon, Ont.). The OUA East Second Team is represented by Toronto's Sherri Pierce (Brampton, Ont.) and Ryersons Angela Tilk (Welland, Ont.). Team East will have a strong rookie presence in the form of Queen's forward Jenny Wright (Kingston, Ont.) and Samantha Ernest (Oakville, Ont.) of the York Lions. 

A full day of events is planned before the All-Star game, beginning with an OBA Mega Hoops Mania clinic run by the OUA All-Stars at 1 p.m. This two hour, fun-filled, action packed skill session will lead participants through progressive activities as they learn the proper execution of basketball fundamentals. Following the clinic the All-Stars will take to the court for the Recharge with Milk 2-Ball contest at 4 p.m. This high-energy and skill testing competition will see OUA All-Stars teamed up to determine which hoops duo can make the most baskets in sixty seconds.

The OUA All-Star game is being held in conjunction with the 2012 U16 Major Midget OBA Provincial Championships, with games taking place in the Kitchener/Waterloo region all weekend. 

There are still spots available for the OBA Mega Hoops Mania clinic! Click here for more information and to register! 

OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; Recharge with Milk, Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada and Ontario Basketball (OBA). 

OUA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAME ROSTERS
OUA WEST ROSTER

Jenny Vaughan Western Mustangs

Bojana Kovacevic Windsor Lancers

Kayla Santilli Brock Badgers 

Laura Dally Western Mustangs

Miah-Marie Langlois Windsor Lancers

Jessica Clemencon Windsor Lancers

Taylor Chiarot McMaster Marauders

Nicole Rosenkranz Brock Badgers 

Jasmine Douglas Guelph Gryphons 

Lindsay Druery Lakehead Thunderwolves 

Coach: Chantal Vallee, Windsor Lancers

Assistant Coach: Josh Leeman, Windsor Lancers  

OUA EAST ROSTER

Alyson Bush Carleton Ravens 

Jill Stratton Toronto Varsity Blues

Brittany Moore Queens Gaels 

Ashley MacDonald Ryerson Rams

Samantha Ernest York Lions

Kellie Ring Ottawa Gee-Gees 

Hannah Sunley-Paisley Ottawa Gee-Gees

Angela Tilk Ryerson Rams

Jenny Wright Queens Gaels
Sherri Pierce Toronto Varsity Blues 

Coach: Andy Sparks, Ottawa Gee-Gees 

- courtesy of the OUA 

TORONTO - Boise State defensive end Tyrone Crawford, University of Regina offensive lineman Ben Heenan and Wilfrid Laurier University receiver Shamawd Chambers are the top three ranked prospects heading into the 2012 CFL Canadian Draft, the CFL Scouting Bureau announced today. The 2012 CFL Canadian Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 3 at 3pm ET (TSN). 

Both Heenan and Chambers had solid performances at the CFL Evaluation Camp in early March, helping them remain at the top of the latest scouting bureau ranking. Crawford did not attend the CFL Evaluation Camp but is expected to be selected high in the NFL Draft, which may affect where he is selected in the CFL Draft. 

Frederic Plesius also performed well at the CFL Evaluation Camp, which has helped him move up one spot to fifth on the latest ranking. 

The ranking includes five defensive linemen, four offensive linemen, four receivers, a linebacker and a defensive back. 

Three players made the ranking for the first time; Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Jabar Westerman, Simon Fraser defensive lineman Justin Capicciotti and Saskatchewan defensive back Keenan MacDougall.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders currently hold the top pick in the 2012 CFL Canadian Draft. For the full draft order click here. 

The CFLs Scouting Bureau is comprised of CFL scouts, player personnel directors and general managers from the leagues eight teams.

1. (2) Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State

2. (1) Ben Heenan, OL, University of Regina

3. (4) Shamawd Chambers, R, Wilfrid Laurier

4. (3) Austin Pasztor, OL, Virginia 

5. (6) Frdric Plesius, LB, Laval

6. (12) Christo Bilukidi, DE, Georgia State

7. (7) Ameet Pall, DE, Wofford

8. (-) Jabar Westerman, DL, Eastern Michigan

9. (9) Simon Charbonneau-Campeau, R, Sherbrooke

10. (15) Matt Norman, OL, Western

11. (11) Ismael Bamba, R, Sherbrooke

12. (14) Johnny Aprile, R, Queens

13. (-) Justin Capicciotti, DL, Simon Fraser

14. (-) Keenan MacDougall, DB, Saskatchewan
15. (5) Kirby Fabien, OL, Calgary

- courtesy of the Canadian Football League

LONDON, Ont. (April 18, 2012) - Former Wilfrid Laurier men's basketball player Tony Marcotullio has been hired as the new head coach of the Fanshawe Falcons.

Marcotullio, who played three seasons for the Golden Hawks in the late 1980's, takes over from long-time head coach Glenn Johnston who is leaving Fanshawe after 35 years at the helm.

The former OUAA West Division Second Team All-Star was previously the coach at Beal High School where he took his team to seven OFSAA tournaments, including a trip to the final four this spring.

"Tony has proven success as one of London and OFSAA's premier coaches," Fanshawe athletic director Mike Lindsay said. "He brings all the tools necessary . . . and is the perfect fit take the program to the next level."

"He was an excellent basketball talent who worked on his game constantly and was one of the best students of the game," commented Laurier football head coach Gary Jeffries who coached Marcotullio at Laurier. "He coaches just like the way he played, with tremendous passion and energy, and I'm confident that he'll bring the success he had at Beal over to Fanshawe."

During his three seasons at Laurier, Marcotullio was known as a prolific scorer, finishing his career with a 16.8 points per game average which is in the top five all-time in the schools history for players who played at least two seasons. His 655 career points also rank him 14th all-time on Lauriers career scoring list.

WATERLOO, Ont. (April 17, 2012) - The Wilfrid Laurier Department of Athletics and Recreation is in the process of putting together the Top 10 moments from the 2011-12 season and they need your help in narrowing down all of the incredible moments from the 21 Golden Hawk teams this season.

To submit your vote for what you believe should be considered for this year's Top 10 moments, simply visit the Golden Hawks Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WilfridLaurierGoldenHawks) or Twitter page (www.twitter.com/WLUAthletics). Post to the Golden Hawks wall on Facebook or use the hashtag #WLUTOP10 to have your moment entered into consideration.

Voting for the Top 10 will run until Wednesday April 25th.

DONCASTER, England (April 16, 2012) - For the second time in a month, a former member of the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women's soccer team has been signed to a professional contract as Tania Pedron of Maple, Ont., will join the Doncaster Rovers Belles of the Football Association Women's Soccer League.

She joins former teammate Alyssa Lagonia of Kitchener, Ont., who signed with Doncaster back in March. Lagonia scored in her first league appearance last week in the Rovers Belles 3-1 defeat to the hands of Chelsea.

Pedron, a two-time CIS All-Canadian, played with the Golden Hawks for five years, helping them OUA Championships in 2008 and 2010. A strong, defensive midfielder, Pedron is also a four-time OUA First Team All-Star and in 2010 she was named the OUA West division Most Valuable Player. 

This past season, in her final year at Laurier, Pedron scored one goal while helping the Hawks earn an OUA Silver Medal and a seventh place finish at the CIS Championship.

"Tania has come in and done well," commented Rovers Belles manager John Buckley in a team release. "She's very competitive and has a tremendous desire and will to win."

"She's a tall, strong midfielder who can add some real presence to our squad," continued Buckley. "I'm looking forward to working with her and I'm convinced that she will be a good addition."

"This is an excellent opportunity to continue my soccer career," said Pedron of the chance to play against some of the best women's soccer players in the world. "My time at Laurier helped to prepare me for this experience and I can't wait to get started."

Pedron will be immediately added to the teams roster in preparation for their upcoming league match against Everton at home on April 29.

For more on the Doncaster Rovers Belles, visit their website www.doncasterroversbelles.co.uk.

Some awards the team won include:

Special Award- Wizard of Hot- Choreographed by Tinesha Wilson, Teachers Assistant Lisa Clarke

Special Award- Taylor Gang- Choreographed by Mike Lim, Teachers Assistant Lisa Clarke

Special Award- Royal Temptation- Choreographed by Alessandra Santaguida and Rachel Gerber

2nd Overall Large Group- Hearts a Mess- Choreographed by Emily Battalia, Teachers Assistant Catherine Fitzsimmons

1st Overall Large Group- Back to Me- Choreographed by Catherine Fitzsimmons and Nadine Marchese
Choreography Award and 4th Overall Small Group- Elephants- Choreographed by Tori Vercillo
Special Award- Tore My Heart- Choreographed by Emily Battalia and Alessandra Santaguida

Sadly, as the year comes to an end, the team says goodbye to graduates Trista Greco, Deana Reinhart and Hilary Borough, and to Laura Nestico who will be on exchange in the fall. We will miss you girls and wish you the best of luck in the future.

For more information on CDT you can follow us on twitter @LaurierCDT or email us at laurier.dance@hotmail.com. Cant wait for the 2012-2013 CDT season!

If you have any questions please contact Ryan Lannan at ext. 3732

OTTAWA (April 5, 2012) - Canadian Interuniversity Sport announced Thursday the rosters for the 10th annual East West Bowl, presented by Under Armour, which is set for Saturday, May 12, 2012 at TD Waterhouse Stadium on the campus of Western University in London, Ont.

Official website (including ticket information): http://english.cis-sic.ca/eastwestbowl/2012/index

Representing Laurier at this year's event are receiver Alex Anthony of Victoria, B.C., running back Isaac Dell of Niagara Falls, Ont., and defensive back Felix Odum of Pickering, Ont. Two members of the Golden Hawks coaching staff will also make the trip to London as Head Coach Gary Jeffries and Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator Ryan Pyear will have roles with the West squad.

Western is hosting the game for the fourth straight year. The contest was previously held at McMaster (2008), Laval (2007, 2006) and Wilfrid Laurier (2005, 2004, 2003). Kickoff for the 2012 edition is scheduled for 1 p.m.

In addition to the game itself, the week-long event includes daily practices, the Under Armour Combine for participating players (May 8), the CFL Free Agent Combine for players eligible to attend 2012 CFL training camps and not participating in the East West Bowl (May 9), a coaches clinic featuring presentations by eight CFL coaches (May 11-12), as well as a banquet featuring guest speaker Duane Forde from TSN (May 11).   

Stefan Ptaszek, head coach of the reigning Vanier Cup champion McMaster Marauders, will lead the West team in London, while Glen Constantin, who has guided the Laval Rouge et Or to five national championships in 11 seasons at the helm, will be in charge of the East squad for the second year in a row. Constantin will act as head coach at the Classic for the sixth time overall, including five assignments as sideline boss of the East.  

"On an annual basis, the biggest showcase of Canadian university football talent - players and coaches - occurs at the CIS East West Bowl," said Ptaszek. "To work with the brightest minds and most gifted student-athletes in our nation is a privilege and an honour. I look forward to the week of festivities and a great football game on May 12th in London."

The East West Bowl showcases for the most part - CIS players who will be eligible for the following years Canadian Football League draft. 

The East side is comprised of student-athletes representing schools from the Atlantic and Quebec conferences, as well as from Queen's, Ottawa and Toronto. The West contingent is made up of players from Canada West and from the remaining OUA universities. 

Nine players who will take the field on May 12 seven for the West and two for the East - were named CIS All-Canadians last fall, including Calgary running back Steven Lumbala, McMaster wide receiver Michael DiCroce, Regina guard Brett Jones, Regina defensive tackle Stefan Charles, McMaster offensive tackle Matthew Sewell, Calgary defensive tackle Linden Gaydosh, Windsor halfback Matt McGarva, Concordia defensive back and returner Kris Robertson, as well as Sherbrooke halfback Patrick Chnard. 

DiCroce merited OUA MVP honours in 2011 after he amassed a CIS-best 904 receiving yards in eight regular season games. The 5-foot-11, 192-pound speedster was also stellar in the Marauders first-ever Vanier Cup win with 102 yards on seven catches. 

Quarterbacking the East team at TD Waterhouse Stadium will be Mount Allison's Jake Hotchkiss and Laval's Tristan Grenon, while Manitoba's Khaleal Williams is currently the only pivot listed on the West roster. 

EAST WEST BOWL NOTES: A few players are expected to be added to the rosters in the coming weeks... The East has won the last two editions, including a 34-27 overtime victory a year ago... The West leads the all-time series 6-3... Past East West Bowl participants include Hec Crighton Trophy winners Billy Greene of UBC, Brad Sinopoli of Ottawa, Benoit Groulx of Laval, Daryl Stephenson of Windsor, Andy Fantuz of Western, Jesse Lumsden of McMaster and Tommy Denison of Queens... Other notables include current NFL players Cory Greenwood of Kansas City (Concordia), Joel Reinders of the New York Giants (Waterloo), Vaughn Martin of San Diego (Western) and Jon Ryan of Seattle (Regina), as well as former Calgary Dino Dan Federkeil, who earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Indianapolis Colts in 2007...

EAST WEST BOWL RESULTS:

2011 (at Western): East 34, West 27 (OT)

2010 (at Western): East 12, West 9

2009 (at Western): West 16, East 7

2008 (at McMaster): East 25, West 12

2007 (at Laval): West 22, East 19 (OT)

2006 (at Laval): West 34, East 26 (OT)

2005 (at Laurier): West 34, East 16

2004 (at Laurier): West 21, East 12

2003 (at Laurier): West 10, East 5

2012 EAST WEST BOWL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times ET):

Monday, May 7 

Arrival of players and coaches

Tuesday, May 8

9:00-12:00 (TDW Stadium): Under Armour Combine (participating players) *

15:30-17:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

Wednesday, May 9

9:30-11:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

15:30-17:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

16:00-20:00 (TDW Stadium): CFL Free Agent Combine (non-participating players) *

Thursday, May 10

9:30-11:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

15:30-17:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

Friday, May 11

9:30-11:30 (TDW Stadium): Practice

12:00-22:00 (TDW Stadium): Coaches Clinic

14:00-15:00 (TDW Stadium): East Practice

15:00-16:00 (TDW Stadium): West Practice

18:30 (Perth Hall Western University): Banquet (guest speaker: Duane Forde from TSN)

Saturday, May 12

8:00-16:30 (TDW Stadium): Coaches Clinic (including game)

13:00 (TDW Stadium): East West Bowl

* Moved to BMO Center if it rains

2012 EAST WEST BOWL ROSTERS

EAST TEAM

Pos. Name University HT WT Hometown

Offence

QB Jake Hotchkiss Mt. Allison 6-4 225 Lloydminster, Sask.

QB Tristan Grenon Laval 6-3 220 Quebec City, Que.

RB Zack Skibin Acadia 5-10 213 Edmonton, Alta. 

RB Rotrand Sen Montreal 5-10 195 Montreal, Que.

RB Brendan Gillanders Ottawa 5-11 203 Orleans, Ont.

REC Seydou Junior Hadara Laval 6-1 233 Quebec City, Que.

REC Simon Le Marquand Ottawa 6-1 199 Gatineau, Que.

REC Justin Chapdelaine Queen's 6-0 187 Abbotsford, B.C. 

REC Gabriel Goulet Sherbrooke 6-1 196 Lvis, Que.

REC Yannick Morin-Plante Laval 6-0 190 Drummondville, Que.

REC Paul de Pass Toronto 5-11 185 Ajax, Ont.

REC Michael Harrington Concordia 5-11 194 LaSalle, Que.

REC Guillaume Rioux Laval 5-9 175 Paris, France

OL Adam Hughes Bishops 6-5 305 Brampton, Ont.

OL Alex Healy Mt. Allison 6-3 280 Mississauga, Ont.

OL Taylor Servais Ottawa 6-4 300 Ottawa, Ont.

OL Robert Ravensbergen McGill 6-4 295 Montreal, Que.

OL Josh Prinsen Queen's 6-8 303 Napanee, Ont.

OL Matthew Albright Saint Mary's 6-5 295 Dartmouth, N.S.

Defence

DL Jean-Alexandre Bernier Laval 6-3 300 St. Eustache, Que. 

DL John Miniaci Queen's 6-1 287 Toronto, Ont.

DL Emmanuel Thriault Sherbrooke 6-4 220 Joliette, Que.

DL Jonathan Langma StFX 6-2 275 Mississauga, Ont.

DL Elie Ngoyi Bishops 6-2 270 Sherbrooke, Que.

DL James Bodanis Toronto 6-5 295 Toronto, Ont.

DL David Mnard Montreal 6-1 260 Chicoutimi, Que. 

LB Tyler Lavin McGill 6-1 220 Nanaimo, B.C.

LB Brett Hubbeard StFX 6-0 230 Peterborough, Ont.

LB Kyle Norris Saint Mary's 6-3 232 Stittsville, Ont.

LB Alex Graham Acadia 6-2 200 Ottawa, Ont.

LB Antoine Pruneau Montreal 6-1 185 Montreal, Que.

LB Joffrey Gorin McGill 5-10 195 Christ Church, Barb.

DB Cameron Wade Acadia 6-2 200 Moncton, N.B.

DB Ryland Smith Bishops 6-0 195 Brampton, Ont.

DB Nathan Taylor Concordia 5-9 187 LaSalle, Que.

DB Tyler Nadolny Mt. Allison 5-10 175 Dorchester, N.B.

DB T.J. Chase-Dunawa Queen's 5-8 162 Toronto, Ont.

DB Patrick Chnard Sherbrooke 6-0 193 Montreal, Que.

DB Dominique Comtois StFX 5-10 175 Drummondville, Que.

DB Neil King Saint Mary's 6-0 195 Sherwood Park, Alta.

DB Kevin Kinahan Toronto 5-11 185 Whitby, Ont.

DB Kris Robertson Concordia 5-7 183 Montreal, Que.

Special Teams

K Brett Lauther Saint Marys 6-1 195 Truro, N.S.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Glen Constantin, Laval

Assistant coaches: Jeff Cummins (Acadia), Peter Fraser (Acadia), Chris Judd (Acadia), Sean Hall (Acadia), Kevin Mackey (Bishops), Gerry McGrath (Concordia), Phil Roberts (Concordia), Clint Uttley (McGill), Ronald Hilaire (Montreal), Kelly Jeffrey (Mount Allison), Jean-Philippe Asselin (Ottawa), Pat Sheahan (Queens), Pat Tracey (Queens), Ryan Bechmanis (Queens), David Lessard (Sherbrooke), Devin Murphy (Saint Marys), Gary Waterman (StFX), Jon Svec (StFX), Tom Flaxman (Toronto), Jeff LaForge (Toronto), Donnavan Carter (Toronto).

WEST TEAM

Pos. Name University HT WT Hometown

Offence

QB Khaleal Williams Manitoba 6-1 210 Winnipeg, Man.

RB Steven Lumbala Calgary 5-11 215 Calgary, Alta.

RB Smith Wright Alberta 6-2 230 Calgary, Alta.

RB Isaac Dell Laurier 6-1 212 Niagara Falls, Ont.

REC Jess Valleau Alberta 6-0 195 Wainwright, Alta.

REC Alex Anthony Laurier 6-2 195 Victoria, B.C.

REC Michael DiCroce McMaster 5-11 192 Hamilton, Ont. 

REC Jared Janotta Regina 6-3 212 Regina, Sask.

REC Nick Anapolsky Waterloo 5-9 170 Guelph, Ont.

REC Evan Pszczonak Windsor 6-0 160 Amherstburg, Ont. 

REC Will Austin York 6-1 173 St. Catharines, Ont.

OL Jakob Piotrowski Guelph 6-4 293 Shanty Bay, Ont.

OL Scott Johnson Manitoba 6-5 290 Chilliwack, B.C.

OL Matthew Sewell McMaster 6-8 340 Milton, Ont.

OL Brett Jones Regina 6-2 305 Weyburn, Sask. 

OL Steve Zakrzewski UBC 6-3 240 Delta, B.C.

OL Eric Armitage Western 6-4 308 London, Ont.

OL Matt Vonk Waterloo 6-3 262 Burlington, Ont.

Defence

DL Linden Gaydosh Calgary 6-4 305 Peace River, Alta.

DL Cameron Thorn Guelph 6-5 290 Midhurst, Ont.

DL Lauren Kroeker Manitoba 6-5 245 Stonewall, Man.

DL Stefan Charles Regina 6-5 302 Oshawa, Ont.

DL Joel Seutter Saskatchewan 6-1 230 Sherwood Park, Alta. 

DL Kareem Ba UBC 6-3 220 White Rock, B.C.

DL Brent Wheeler Western 6-3 250 Hamilton, Ont.

DL Garrit Post Windsor 6-4 210 Waterloo, Ont.

DL Djordje Gavrilovic Waterloo 6-5 266 Waterloo, Ont.

DL Steven Giang Alberta 6-1 280 Edmonton, Alta.

LB Tom Spoletini Calgary 6-2 205 Calgary, Alta.

LB Ben DAguilar McMaster 6-2 235 Hamilton, Ont. 

LB Pawel Kruba Western 5-11 210 Windsor, Ont.

LB Seamus Neary Saskatchewan 5-8 195 Regina, Sask. 

DB Felix Odum Laurier 6-1 195 Pickering, Ont.

DB Michael Daly McMaster 6-0 185 Kitchener, Ont.

DB Mike Spence Western 5-10 180 Burlington, Ont.

DB Luke Thiel Saskatchewan 5-10 202 Regina, Sask.

DB Joey Cupido McMaster 5-10 175 Hamilton, Ont.

DB Bryan Rideout UBC 6-2 180 Victoria, B.C.

DB Jamie Symianick Western 5-11 175 Montreal, Que.

DB Matt McGarva Windsor 6-0 175 Surrey, B.C. 

Special Teams

K Lirim Hajrullahu Western 6-0 190 St. Catharines, Ont.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Stefan Ptaszek, McMaster

Assistant coaches: Blake Nill (Calgary), Kevin MacNeill (Guelph), Greg Butler (Guelph), Gary Jeffries (Laurier), Ryan Pyear (Laurier), Brian Dobie (Manitoba), Sheldon Neald (Regina), Brian Towriss (Saskatchewan), Jason Sulz (Saskatchewan), Shawn Olson (UBC), Joe Paopao (Waterloo), Joe DAmore (Windsor), Warren Craney (York), Michael Faulds (York), Harry Laflamme (York), Mike Comeau (York), Jeff Stead (Alberta), Greg Marshall (Western).