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REGINA THUNDER SPRING CAMP 2015
The Regina Thunder Football Club will continue their 2015 roster selection by hosting their annual
Spring Camp May 1-3, 2015 presented by Leak Technologies.
Spring Camp is an invite only camp and one of the final stages of the selection process for our
2015 roster. The Regina Thunder have hosted four off season workouts in Moose Jaw since
January to identify participants. Spring Camp will host approximately 130 players from
throughout the province.
Schedule for the Spring Camp is as follows. All events take place at Mosaic Stadium. The team will
be on the field at Mosaic Stadium during the following times:
Friday, May 1st
7:30pm – 9:30pm (General Practice)
Saturday May 2nd
10:30am – 12:30pm (General Practice)
3:30pm – 5:30pm (General Practice)
Sunday May 3rd
9:30am – 11:00 am (General Practice)
2:00pm – 4:00pm (Warm Up and Scrimmage)
Coaches and players will be available for any interviews directly following all events. We truly
appreciate your efforts to include us in your broadcasts and publications.
The Regina Thunder go into the 2015 season looking to get back on top of the PFC (Prairie
Football Conference) and Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) where they were the Canadian
Champions in 2013. The 2015 Regular Season starts at home Saturday August 15th vs the
Winnipeg Rifles.
Please see attached “Players to Watch” spotlight on a select few of this year’s new recruits and
guest coaches.
For more information contact:
Scott MacAulay, Head Coach
Regina Thunder Football Club
Cell 306.529-9911
[email protected]
REGINA THUNDER SPRING CAMP
PLAYERS TO WATCH
#14 Sawyer Buettner – Quarterback – 6’1”, 205lbs
Sawyer, a highly recruited Quarterback, comes to the Regina Thunder from Moose Jaw Peacock
Tornadoes where he won the three City Championships and two Provincial Championships. He
also led Team Sask to a Silver Medal at the 2014 Football Canada Cup, where he was named the
tournaments All Star Quarterback. He then went on to lead Team Canada’s U18 program to a win
over the United States in early 2015. The Thunder is very glad to have Sawyer join the team this
year and expect him to come to camp ready to compete to play as a rookie.
#69 - Logan Ferland – Offensive Line – 6’4”, 240lbs
Logan comes to us from the very successful Melfort Comets program. Logan was also a member
of Saskatchewan's Team White at the 2014 Football Canada Cup. With his 6'4" 240 lbs frame
Logan has also shown tremendous balance and strength throughout the winter camps. Logan is
proving to be a tremendous talent with an eagerness to learn and improve. We are very excited
to have Logan join the Thunder this year.
#66 - Jaron Rossignol – Offensive Line – 6’0”, 300lbs
Jaron started playing high school football in grade 9 and has been a starter with the O'Neill Titans
since grade 10. During those times he reached the provincial final three times as well as winning
the city championship three times. In 2014 he was named the offensive lineman of the year and
Titans toughest player awards with the O'Neill. When not hitting the weight room or grid iron,
Jaron enjoys spending his time with his family and friends...
#80 - Kris Calcutt – Receiver – 6’1”, 170lbs
Kris played in the RMF (Regina Minor Football) for 7 years prior to moving on to Campbell
Collegiate where he was a Schwann conference all-star receiver for the last two years.... He was
also a Schwann conference all-star kicker in his last season... In 2014 Kris was part of Team
Saskatchewan’s U18 team that won a silver medal at the Canada Cup... Kris is avid soccer player
and has had the opportunity travel to Europe, United States and coast to coast in Canada…
#12 - Jobie Taylor – Receiver– 6’0”, 165lbs
Jobie played two years of football at Sheldon Williams Collegiate in Regina. He led the 4A division
in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in 2014... Jobie also played basketball,
hockey, golf, and curling at Sheldon.
#82 - Lee Brown – Receiver 6’2, 182lbs
Lee Brown, a talented basketball player at Campbell played football for the Tartans in for the last
two years… During his time with Campbell he made it to the City Championship twice. The
receiver coaches look forward to moulding this 6’2” multi-sport athlete.
#59 - Ryland Gibb – Defensive Line – 6’1”, 215lbs
Ryland comes out of PA Carlton explosive utility player for his Highschool team last year. Even
played a little receiver when required. He has been a standout for the South Sask Selects for the
past two years. Most note ably this year was the recipient of the Lineman Award for the U16
team. While playing in San Antonio he played inside and end for teams with great success. Is a
multi-sport athlete as well runs track, plays hockey as well. Has a bright future with a relentless
work ethic.
#52 Carson Bell – Defensive Line – 6’2”, 297lbs
Carson played football for Assiniboia and was the Defensive player of the years for the past four years as
well as the top lineman for his school the last two years. Carson also went onto play Offensive Line for
Team Saskatchewan while being named in 2015 the Most Valuable Player for the South Sask Selects as a
defensive lineman.
#68 - Braxton Turnbull - Defensive Line – 6’1”, 225lbs
Braxton played two years of HS football and was a city finalist both years with Campbell Collegiate… He
was an all-star Defensive Lineman in 2013 and 2014, as well as an all-star Offensive Lineman in 2014…
Braxton had a great grade 12 year and was recognized as the RIFL’s 4A Lineman of the Year in 2014…
#51 - Daxton Moffat- Linebacker – 5’10”, 200lbs
Daxton started playing football in grade ten for the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes. During his time with
the Peacocks he won three city and two provincial championships. A huge personal accomplishment for
him was to play for Team Saskatchewan in the Football Canada Cup this summer.
#30 - Tanner Smith – Linebacker – 6’1”, 210lbs
Tanner played two years of HS football and was a city finalist both years with Campbell Collegiate… Tanner
was named the defensive player of the year for Campbell in his first season in Grade 11. At the 2014
Canada Cup he was named Team Saskatchewan’s Defensive Player of the Game against Quebec. He is also
interested in snowboarding and basketball
#26 - Peter Kuxhaus – Defensive Back – 5’9”, 150lbs
Peter grew up as a multi-sport athlete in Martensville, Sk and Dalmeny Sk, In high school he
focused primarily on track and football. He won a under 16 Red River Cup Championship with
Team Sask in 2012 and was also named an all-star. Peter is interested in pursuing a career in
construction. Peter is also known to enjoy sci-fi and fantasy movies.
#23 - Marcus Kuling – Defensive Back – 6’2”, 185lbs
Marcus is from Esterhazy Sk. He is a very strong, physical player who could fill an upcoming need
at Halfback. Marcus a multi-sport athlete also plays Sr Boys basketball. Marcus plans on attending
the University of Regina in the fall.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GUEST COACHES
Offensive Line:
Jason Kostiuk, Andrew Sinclair, Max Ziegler
Quarterback:
Reid Quest, Asher Hastings
Running Back:
Tim Klein, Brett Lund
Receiver:
Jason Boyda, Michael Thomas,
Defensive Line:
Luc Mullinder
Linebacker:
Bruce Anderson
Defensive Back:
Charlie McCrystal, Tanner Hope
Kickers:
Ben Koot