2021-22 StFX X-Men Football News

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MacKellar and Ross selected in 2022 CFL draft
MacKellar and Ross selected in 2022 CFL draft

A pair of STFX X-Men were selected in the 2022 Canadian Football League (CFL) entry draft Thursday evening. Offensive lineman Gregor MacKellar was chosen sixth overall in the first round by the Toronto Argonauts, while tight end Connor Ross was chosen 58th overall in the seventh round by the Ottawa Redblacks. 

Gregor MacKellar one of 14 U SPORTS athletes on CFL's spring prospect list
Gregor MacKellar one of 14 U SPORTS athletes on CFL's spring prospect list

STFX X-Men football offensive lineman Gregor MacKellar is amongst an elite group of 14 U SPORTS athletes identified by the Canadian Football League (CFL) on their spring prospect list in advance of the upcoming draft.

Capriotti and Fedchun named to U SPORTS East-West Bowl roster
Capriotti and Fedchun named to U SPORTS East-West Bowl roster

Kicker/punter Max Capriotti and defensive lineman Alex Fedchun were named to the East roster for the upcoming 2022 U SPORTS East-West Bowl.

Cormier, Fagnan, Ross & MacKellar selected to participate in upcoming CFL Combine events
Cormier, Fagnan, Ross & MacKellar selected to participate in upcoming CFL Combine events

Four STFX X-Men football players have been selected to attend upcoming CFL Combines. Receivers Benoit Cormier (Moncton, NB) and Isaac Fagnan (Bonnyville, AB), along with fullback Connor Ross (Coldbrook, NS) have been selected to attend the Eastern Regional Combine in Baie-D’Urfé, Que., while X-Men offensive lineman Gregor MacKellar (Timberlea, NS) will particiate at the CFL National Combine in Toronto.

Bussey, MacKellar & Morales named U SPORTS football second team All-Canadians
Bussey, MacKellar & Morales named U SPORTS football second team All-Canadians

Running back Malcolm Bussey and offensive linemen Gregor MacKellar and Che Morales were named as U SPORTS second team all-Canadians.

Fagnan, VonMuehldorfer & Capriotti receive final football player of the week honours
Fagnan, VonMuehldorfer & Capriotti receive final football player of the week honours

Receiver Isaac Fagnan, linebacker Ben VonMuehldorfer and kicker/punter Max Capriotti received the final Pita Pit X-Men Football player of the week awards of the season for the week ending November 28, 2021.

X-Men sweep AUS football player of the week awards
X-Men sweep AUS football player of the week awards

X-Men Silas Fagnan, Makayeo Hall and Max Capriotti were key contributors to StFX's 25-17 win over the Bishop's Gaiters in the 2021 Subway AUS Loney Bowl championship.

Fagnan, Hall & Capriotti named football players of the week after Loney Bowl victory
Fagnan, Hall & Capriotti named football players of the week after Loney Bowl victory

X-Men football quarterback Silas Fagnan, linebacker Makayeo Hall and kicker/punter Max Capriotti were named the Pita Pit X-Men Football players of the week for the week ending November 20, 2021 following the X-Men's AUS Loney Bowl championship victory.

X-Men football garner three major AUS awards and 10 all-stars
X-Men football garner three major AUS awards and 10 all-stars

The STFX X-Men earned three major AUS football awards and 10 athletes were named as AUS all-stars for the 2021 season.

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Bussey earns U SPORTS offensive player of the week distinction

StFX running back Malcolm Bussey, Bishop’s defensive lineman Remi Desbiens and Western kicker Brian Garrity are the U SPORTS Football Players of the Week, for the period ending Nov. 14, 2021.

Bussey & Capriotti receive AUS player of the week honours
Bussey & Capriotti receive AUS player of the week honours

Running back Malcolm Bussey and kicker/punter Max Capriotti were named AUS football offensive and special teams players of the week, for the week ending Nov. 14, 2021.

Bussey, Wilde & Capriotti named football players of the week after playoff win
Bussey, Wilde & Capriotti named football players of the week after playoff win

Running back Malcolm Bussey, defensive back Liam Wilde and kicker/punter Max Capriotti were named the Pita Pit X-Men Football players of the week for the week ending November 14, 2021 following STFX's AUS semifinal playoff victory.

U SPORTS Football Players of the Week: Bussey, Martin, Robitaille honoured
U SPORTS Football Players of the Week: Bussey, Martin, Robitaille honoured

StFX running back Malcolm Bussey, StFX defensive back Brandyn Martin and Laval returner Mathieu Robitaille are the U SPORTS Football Players of the Week, for the period ending Nov. 7, 2021.

Ross siblings shining for STFX athletics
Ross siblings shining for STFX athletics

Janet and David Ross have plenty to cheer for at this time of year. That’s not surprising considering the couple are proud parents of a pair of STFX student-athletes who are in the middle of successful seasons with the White and Blue.

X-Men sweep AUS player of the week honours
X-Men sweep AUS player of the week honours

StFX X-Men finished the regular season at 6-0, this week's football players of the week - Malcolm Bussey, Brandyn Martin and Max Capriotti - all come from the undefeated squad.

Bussey, Martin & Capriotti earn latest football player of the week honours
Bussey, Martin & Capriotti earn latest football player of the week honours

Running back Malcolm Bussey, defensive back Brandyn Martin and kicker/punter are the Pita Pit X-Men Football players of the week for the week ending November 7, 2021.