Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders released offensive lineman Matthew Stokman, defensive lineman Max von Muehldorfer, and defensive back Ashton Miller-Melancon from the practice squad on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Matt Stokman is six foot three and weighs 334 pounds. The 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the seventh round (56th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Stokman played two preseason games. He was placed on the retired list on May 31, 2025, as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Stokman played five seasons at the University of Manitoba (2019-24) playing 36 games, of which 26 were starts including 24 at guard. In 2024, Manitoba averaged 30.67 points per game, 252.7 rushing yards per game, 205.33 passing yards per game, 439.2 total yards per game, 31 touchdowns, and allowed 12 sacks finishing 7-2 for the season.
Max von Muehldorfer is six foot one and weighs 290 pounds. The 22-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the seventh round (61st pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Muehldorfer made two tackles and one fumble recovery in two preseason games. He was placed on the retired list on May 31, 2025, as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Muehldorfer played four seasons at Western University (2021-24) making 61 tackles (26 solos, 35 assists), four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one pass breakup in 23 games for the Mustangs. He was part of the 2021 Vanier Cup championship team.
Ashton Miller-Melancon is six foot two and weighs 203 pounds. The 23-year-old from Montreal, Quebec, was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the eighth round (65th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Miller-Melancon played two preseason games recording no stats. He was placed on the retired list on May 31, 2025, as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Miller-Melancon played four seasons at Queen’s University (2021-24) making 150 tackles (108 solos, 42 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, 16 interceptions for 185 yards, 27 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 40 games for the Gaels.