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Winnipeg Free Press
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada to visit Germany to conclude Gridiron Nations Championship
The Canadian senior men's football team will face Germany this fall to conclude the inaugural Gridiron Nations Championship. The contest will be played Nov. 16 in Bochum, Germany. Canada opened the GNC with a 56-0 win over Italy on April 19 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Max Nixon scored touchdowns on an interception return and blocked punt recovery for the Canadians while quarterback Michael O'Connor, a former CFL player with Calgary, Toronto and B.C., finished 11-of-14 passing for 138 yards with two touchdowns. Chris Merchant, who won a Vanier Cup with Western in 2017 and was the game MVP, completed 10-of-13 passes for 163 yards and a TD. The GNC winner will be determined by overall record, with the Canada-Germany contest potentially serving as the deciding game. If all three teams finished with 1-1 records, the tiebreaker will be point differential. Germany has enjoyed much football success in Europe. It claimed gold at the 2001, 2010 and 2014 IFAF European Championship while having finished second on three occasions. Canada's senior men's team has made just one appearance at the IFAF world championship, earning silver in 2011. The national junior program has won three straight world titles. 'A championship like this is essential for the growth of the sport,' said Canada head coach Jesse Maddox. 'We're excited to take on a top-tier program like Germany creating a new starting point and championship within a global competition. 'The Nations Championship is exactly what international football needs — regular, meaningful games between national teams. It provides an opportunity for us to go for gold in 2025.' Germany and Italy will also compete in the 2025 IFAF European championship, which begins Oct. 25. The Germans will take on Austria while Italy faces Finland. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Argonauts sign six-foot-five, 350-pound defensive lineman J-Min Pelley
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive lineman J-Min Pelley, the CFL club announced Monday. The six-foot-five, 350-pound player from Calgary had six defensive tackles in 11 games with the Edmonton Elks last season after working out with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in 2024. Pelley has 25 defensive tackles over 36 games since being selected by the Elks as a supplemental draft choice in 2022. The Elks released Pelley on Feb. 12. Pelley played one season in U Sports, helping the Calgary Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup. The defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts are 0-3 so far this season, heading into a game Sunday at Ottawa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
National Post
23-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Argonauts sign defensive lineman J-Min Pelley after release from Elks
The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive lineman J-Min Pelley, the CFL club announced Monday. Article content The 6-foot-5, 350-pound player from Calgary had six defensive tackles in 11 games with the Edmonton Elks last season after working out with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in 2024. Article content Article content Pelley has 25 defensive tackles over 36 games since being selected by the Elks as a supplemental draft choice in 2022. Article content The Elks released Pelley on Feb. 12. Article content Pelley played one season in U Sports, helping the Calgary Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup. Article content The defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts are 0-3 so far this season, heading into a game Sunday at Ottawa. Article content Article content
Toronto Sun
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Argonauts sign defensive lineman J-Min Pelley after release from Elks
Published Jun 23, 2025 • 1 minute read Ottawa Redblacks running back De'Montre Tuggle (16) gets tackled by Edmonton Elks defensive lineman J-Min Pelley (96) during first half CFL football action in Ottawa on Friday, June 30, 2023. Photo by Justin Tang / The Canadian Press The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive lineman J-Min Pelley, the CFL club announced Monday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 6-foot-5, 350-pound player from Calgary had six defensive tackles in 11 games with the Edmonton Elks last season after working out with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in 2024. Pelley has 25 defensive tackles over 36 games since being selected by the Elks as a supplemental draft choice in 2022. Read More The Elks released Pelley on Feb. 12. Pelley played one season in U Sports, helping the Calgary Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup. The defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts are 0-3 so far this season, heading into a game Sunday at Ottawa. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs World Toronto Blue Jays NBA
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Argonauts sign six-foot-five, 350-pound defensive lineman J-Min Pelley
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive lineman J-Min Pelley, the CFL club announced Monday. The six-foot-five, 350-pound player from Calgary had six defensive tackles in 11 games with the Edmonton Elks last season after working out with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in 2024. Pelley has 25 defensive tackles over 36 games since being selected by the Elks as a supplemental draft choice in 2022. The Elks released Pelley on Feb. 12. Pelley played one season in U Sports, helping the Calgary Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts are 0-3 so far this season, heading into a game Sunday at Ottawa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
