2020-21 StFX X-Men Football News

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Fedchun, Mastin and MacKellar selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl
Fedchun, Mastin and MacKellar selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl

Three X-Men were selected to compete on the East team for the 2021 East-West Bowl all-star game, including defensive back Ethan Mastin, defensive lineman Alex Fedchun and offensive lineman Gregor MacKellar . The annual game (cancelled again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic) showcases the top U SPORTS football prospects in the country who will be eligible for the following year's CFL Draft.

Henoc Muamba continues to tackle life with intensity
Henoc Muamba continues to tackle life with intensity

Henoc Muamba tackles life with the same ferocity that made him a fan-favourite – and feared opponent – during an All-Canadian career as a linebacker with the StFX X-Men football program.

A proud Xaverian
A proud Xaverian

A former StFX X-Men football standout is a published author for the second time. Kwame Osei recently released Turtle in the Shell, which he explains focuses on “believing in yourself.”

The LIFT – Living Intentionally, Fighting Tenaciously – bursary is the brainchild of Kwame Osei (left), Akeem Foster, Cauchy Muamba, Henoc Muamba, Kwasi Nkansah and Kelvin Muamba, pictured her at Cauchy’s wedding. The inaugural award will be presented later this month. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
X-Men football alumni provide LIFT with bursary

A group of former X-Men football players – and proud StFX alumni – are constantly looking for ways in which to give back to their beloved alma mater.

Burnham & Zamora sign contracts with Calgary Stampeders
Burnham & Zamora sign contracts with Calgary Stampeders

A pair of recent X-Men Football alumni recently inked professional contracts with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders. Offensive lineman Jonathan Zamora and kicker/punter Keiran Burnham were among six Stampeders draft picks who signed contracts on January 21st.

Tackling athletics and academics
Tackling athletics and academics

Will Chapman is the consummate student-athlete; he tackles athletics and academics with equal ferocity, which has helped make him a highly-regarded member of the StFX X-Men football program. Although he is only a sophomore, the Bedford, Nova Scotia native has already left an indelible mark on the White and Blue – on and off the field.

Kuhn, Mosseau & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours
Kuhn, Mosseau & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours

The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 15, 2020 are running back Zach Kuhn, defensive lineman Hunter Mosseau and kicker/punter Max Capriotti.

True, Virtanen & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours
True, Virtanen & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours

Tight end Jack True, defensive back Cole Virtanen and running back Zach Kuhn were honoured as the X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 8, 2020.

Karim, VonMuehldorfer & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours
Karim, VonMuehldorfer & Capriotti receive football athlete of the week honours

The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending November 1, 2020 were awarded to Zakariya Karim, Ben VonMeuhldorfer and Max Capriotti.

Wasdal, Waller & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours
Wasdal, Waller & Kuhn receive football athlete of the week honours

Quarterback Bailey Wasdal, linebacker Jordan Waller and running back Zacchary Kuhn were honoured as the X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending October 25, 2020.

X-Men football honour Cormier, Rambi & Morgan as first athletes of the week
X-Men football honour Cormier, Rambi & Morgan as first athletes of the week

The X-Men Football athletes of the week for the week ending October 4th are as follows.

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X-Men football program ‘moving forward’

Halftime adjustments are a key to success for any football team. But, this season – an unprecedented one for university sport across Canada – the StFX X-Men and their Atlantic University Sport (AUS) counterparts have been required to make huge changes before ever taking a snap.

Getting to Know...Alex Fedchun
Getting to Know...Alex Fedchun

X-Men Football defensive lineman Alex Fedchun is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Alex is a third year Human Kinetics student from Calgary, Alta.

Getting to Know...Connor Ross
Getting to Know...Connor Ross

X-Men football fullback Connor Ross is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Connor is a fourth year Human Kinetics student from Coldbrook, N.S.

Getting to Know...Cole Virtanen
Getting to Know...Cole Virtanen

X-Men football defensive back Cole Virtanen is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Cole is a fourth year Human Kinetics student from Nanaimo, B.C.

Fagnan, Ross and Virtanen selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl
Fagnan, Ross and Virtanen selected for U SPORTS East-West Bowl

Three X-Men were selected to compete on the East team for the 2020 East-West Bowl all-star game, including receiver Isaac Fagnan, fullback Connor Ross and defensive back Cole Virtanen. The annual game showcases the top U SPORTS football prospects in the country who will be eligible for the following year's CFL Draft.