{"id":596192,"date":"2026-04-11T03:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/596192\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:36:12","slug":"western-mustangs-running-back-ethan-dolby-headlines-2026-u-sports-east-west-bowl-rosters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/596192\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Mustangs running back Ethan Dolby headlines 2026 U Sports East-West Bowl rosters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2026 CFL Draft is still three weeks away, but 107 pro football hopefuls are set to take the first step towards 2027 at the 2026 U Sports East-West Bowl in Waterloo.<\/p>\n

A minimum of three players eligible for the 2027 CFL Draft will take part from each of the 27 U Sports football programs. The University of Guelph has the most participants with six players \u2013 five on Team West and one on Team East. Calgary, McMaster, Regina, Saint Mary\u2019s, Saskatchewan, STFX, Waterloo, and Windsor are send five players each.<\/p>\n

12 All-Canadians and 25 conference all-stars from the 2025 season have been invited, led by Western University running back Ethan Dolby, who rushed for 1,428 yards and 14 touchdowns with the Mustangs. Other All-Canadians on the roster include Concordia defensive back Mendel Joseph, Calgary fullback Evan Smith, Laurier offensive lineman Kodi Blackshaw, Windsor defensive end Ahmad Taylor, Saskatchewan defensive tackle Reece McCormick, Laurier linebacker Jessie Wilkins-Flaricee, Regina linebacker Brandon Wong, Regina defensive back Max Polischuk, Saint Mary\u2019s returner Chandler Zinck-Marier, Laurier receiver Ryan Hughes, and Toronto receiver Chris Joseph.<\/p>\n

Team West will be led by University of Saskatchewan head coach Scott Flory, while Team East is under the guidance of Queen\u2019s University head coach Steve Snyder.<\/p>\n

The 2026 East-West Bowl will take place on Saturday, May 9 atWarrior Field in Waterloo, Ont. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n

WEST ROSTER<\/p>\n

POS | PLAYER | SCHOOL| HOMETOWN<\/p>\n

DB Cody Croucher, Acadia \u2014 Manotick, ON<\/p>\n

LB Matteo Trasolini, Alberta \u2014 Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

RB Joe Murphy, Alberta \u2014 Vernon, BC<\/p>\n

WR Erik Torhjelm, Alberta \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

DL Sylvester Ibelo, Calgary \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

DL Darius Redhead, Calgary \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

FB Evan Smith, Calgary \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

LB Everett Schmuland, Calgary \u2014 Kelowna, BC<\/p>\n

RB Mathieu Clarke, Calgary \u2014 Brantford, ON<\/p>\n

DB Coslens Clairveaux, Concordia \u2014 Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

DB Kyle Simon-Guerin, Guelph \u2014 Brampton, ON<\/p>\n

DB Nate Slawter. Guelph \u2014 Cole Harbour, NS<\/p>\n

LB Jevaun Jacobsen, Guelph \u2014 Burnaby, BC<\/p>\n

QB Tristan Aboud, Guelph \u2014 Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

WR Willem Arseneau, Guelph \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

LB Ethan Gregorcic, Laurier \u2014 Courtice, ON<\/p>\n

LB Jessie Wilkins-Flarice, Laurier \u2014 Windsor, ON<\/p>\n

OL Kodi Blackshaw, Laurier \u2014 Kitchener, ON<\/p>\n

WR Ryan Hughes, Laurier \u2014 Mississauga, ON<\/p>\n

OL Sean Rowe, Manitoba \u2014 Winnipeg, MB<\/p>\n

LB Isaiah Shields, McMaster \u2014 Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

OL Quinn Cassidy, McMaster \u2014 Brantford, ON<\/p>\n

OL Christian Cote, McMaster \u2014 Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

P Matthew Driver, Queen\u2019s \u2014 Kingston, ON<\/p>\n

DB Max Polischuk, Regina \u2014 Regina, SK<\/p>\n

DB Jacob Tkachuk, Regina \u2014 Regina, SK<\/p>\n

DB Brandon Wong, Regina \u2014 Port Coquitlam, BC<\/p>\n

DL Toryn Swystun-Bernes, Regina \u2014 Warman, SK<\/p>\n

OL William Templeton, Regina \u2014 Regina, SK<\/p>\n

DB Onochie Amuta, Saint Mary\u2019s \u2014 Scarborough, ON<\/p>\n

K Adam Johnston, Saint Mary\u2019s \u2014 Rothesay, NB<\/p>\n

DB Ethan Laing, Saskatchewan \u2014 Saskatoon, SK<\/p>\n

DL Riece Kack, Saskatchewan \u2014 Saskatoon, SK<\/p>\n

DL Reece McCormick, Saskatchewan \u2014 Yorkton, SK<\/p>\n

WR Daniel Kubongo, Saskatchewan \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

WR Dawson Lennea, Saskatchewan \u2014 Martensville, SK<\/p>\n

DL Clark Leonard, UBC \u2014 Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n

DL Aaron Parker, UBC \u2014 Fort Saskatchewan, AB<\/p>\n

OL Navjot Pooni, UBC \u2014 Langley, BC<\/p>\n

RB Riley Michaud, UBC \u2014 Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

FB Elijah Pappin, Waterloo \u2014 Niagara Falls, ON<\/p>\n

LB Arden Martinez, Waterloo \u2014 Niagara Falls, ON<\/p>\n

LB Nate Mortenson, Waterloo \u2014 Windsor, ON<\/p>\n

WR Logan Heroux, Waterloo \u2014 Burlington, ON<\/p>\n

OL Reed Cloutier, Western \u2014 Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n

OL Philippe Cote, Western \u2014 Saint-Augustin, QC<\/p>\n

RB Ethan Dolby, Western \u2014 St. Thomas, ON<\/p>\n

DL Ahmad Taylor, Windsor \u2014 Pontiac, Michigan<\/p>\n

OL Kayleb Parker, Windsor \u2014 Westland, Michigan<\/p>\n

QB Nick Dimovski, Windsor \u2014 Belle River, ON<\/p>\n

WR Daniel Hector, Windsor \u2014 Mississauga, ON<\/p>\n

WR Evan Martin, Windsor \u2014 Farmington Hills, Michigan<\/p>\n

LS Maxime Sansfacon, York \u2014 Sherbrooke, QC<\/p>\n

WR Cairo Berry, York \u2014 Dartmouth, NS<\/p>\n

Coaching Staff<\/p>\n

Head Coach \u2014 Scott Flory, Saskatchewan<\/p>\n

Offensive Coordinator \u2014 Mason Nyhus, Saskatchewan<\/p>\n

Defensive Coordinator \u2014 Chris Anstey, Calgary<\/p>\n

Special Teams Coordinator \u2014 Alex Penz, Windsor<\/p>\n

Special Teams Asst \u2014 Sierra McPhail, Waterloo<\/p>\n

Offensive Line Coach \u2014 Adam Blasetti, Calgary<\/p>\n

Offensive Line Coach \u2014 Sean Jamieson, Western<\/p>\n

Wide Receivers Coach \u2014 Jason Lambropoulos, Waterloo<\/p>\n

Running Backs Coach \u2014 Joe D\u2019Amore, Guelph<\/p>\n

Running Backs Coach \u2014 Sierra McPhail, Waterloo<\/p>\n

Quarterbacks Coach \u2014 Mark Surya, Guelph<\/p>\n

Defensive Line Coach \u2014 Almondo Sewell, Alberta<\/p>\n

Defensive Line Coach \u2014 Kyle Stroeder, Regina<\/p>\n

Linebackers Coach \u2014 Conor Elliott, Western<\/p>\n

Linebackers Coach \u2014 Kevin MacNeill, Waterloo<\/p>\n

Defensive Backs Coach \u2014 Jordan Liberman, Alberta<\/p>\n

Defensive Backs Asst \u2014 Mike Domanico, Windsor<\/p>\n

EAST ROSTER<\/p>\n

POS | PLAYER | SCHOOL | HOMETOWN<\/p>\n

OL Andrew Pilichos, Acadia \u2014 Bedford, NS<\/p>\n

WR Xander Matheson, Acadia \u2014 Grand Prairie, AB<\/p>\n

QB Trey Reider, Alberta \u2014 Saskatoon, SK<\/p>\n

DB Mathieu Dery, Bishop\u2019s \u2014 Quebec City, QC<\/p>\n

FB Ismai Sansoucy, Bishop\u2019s \u2014 Victoriaville, QC<\/p>\n

OL Mikael Pattin, Bishop\u2019s \u2013Beloil, QC<\/p>\n

DB Jake Henderson, Carleton \u2014 Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n

DL DeAndre McKenzie, Carleton \u2014 Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

LB Justin Belanger, Carleton \u2014 Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n

QB Elijah Barnes, Carleton \u2014 Ancaster, ON<\/p>\n

DB Mendel Joseph, Concordia \u2014 Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

DL Emilio Vidali, Concordia \u2014 Victoriaville, QC<\/p>\n

WR Oriola Poirier, Concordia \u2014 Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/p>\n

ATH Marshall McCray, Guelph \u2014 Niagara Falls, ON<\/p>\n

K\/P Felipe Forteza,\u00a0 Laval \u2014 Qu\u00e9bec, QC<\/p>\n

LB Etienne Delisle, Laval \u2014 Victoria, BC<\/p>\n

LB Ndeki Garant-Doumambila, Laval \u2014 Rimouski, QC<\/p>\n

RB Mathieu Roy, Laval \u2014 Beauceville, QC<\/p>\n

DL Gavin Perkins, Manitoba \u2014 Thunder Bay, ON<\/p>\n

DB Thomas Angelin, McGill \u2014 Paris, France<\/p>\n

DB Mathis Pilon, McGill \u2014 Boucherville, QC<\/p>\n

OL Louis-Gabriel Hall\u00e9, McGill \u2014 St. Joseph de Beauce, QC<\/p>\n

DL Domenic Limanni, McMaster \u2014 Orangeville, ON<\/p>\n

FB Nate Denkers, McMaster \u2014 Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

DB Nelson Kameni, Montreal \u2014 Yaound\u00e9, Cameroun<\/p>\n

OL Mathis St-Germain, Montreal \u2014 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, QC<\/p>\n

RB Lucas Dembele-Bertet, Montreal \u2014 Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>\n

WR Simon Larose, Montreal \u2014 Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/p>\n

LB Ben Michel, Mount Allison \u2014 Weyburn, SK<\/p>\n

RB Shamar Parkinson, Mount Allison \u2014 Chateauguay, QC<\/p>\n

DL Alias Amelin, Ottawa \u2014 Russell, ON<\/p>\n

LB Nassim Regragui, Ottawa \u2014 Pincourt, QC<\/p>\n

OL Zachary Seguin, Ottawa \u2014 Orleans, ON<\/p>\n

RB Soulemayne Camara, Ottawa \u2014 Chateauguay, QC<\/p>\n

LB DJ Ryan, Queen\u2019s \u2014 Maugerville, NB<\/p>\n

OL Alex Hurst, Queen\u2019s \u2014 Burlington, ON<\/p>\n

WR Cedric Smith, Queen\u2019s \u2014 Oakville, ON<\/p>\n

DL Jahmari Brown, Saint Mary\u2019s \u2014 Oshawa, ON<\/p>\n

OL Jackob Branton, Saint Mary\u2019s \u2014 Gander, NF<\/p>\n

WR Chandler Zinck-Marier, Saint Mary\u2019s \u2014 Pleasantville, NS<\/p>\n

DB Elischa Joseph, Sherbrooke \u2014 Saint-Jean sur le Richelieu, QC<\/p>\n

WR Marc-Andr\u00e9 Shaw, Sherbrooke \u2014 Chambly, QC<\/p>\n

DB Naijaun David, STFX \u2014 Dartmouth, NS<\/p>\n

DL Ryan Ford, STFX \u2014 Regina, SK<\/p>\n

LS Mark Linden, STFX \u2014 Georgetown, ON<\/p>\n

WR Payton Plesh, STFX \u2014 Barrie, ON<\/p>\n

OL Killian Kelly, STFX \u2014 Milton, ON<\/p>\n

DB Devon Crenshaw, Toronto \u2014 Coquitlam, BC<\/p>\n

LB Ryan Stewart, Toronto \u2014 King, ON<\/p>\n

OL Gavin Hemeon, Toronto \u2014 Thunder Bay, ON<\/p>\n

WR Chris Joseph, Toronto \u2014 Richmond, BC<\/p>\n

DL Dominique Walker, Waterloo \u2014 Oshawa, ON<\/p>\n

LB Riley Berfelo, York \u2014 Victoria, BC<\/p>\n

Coaching Staff<\/p>\n

Head Coach \u2014 Steve Snyder, Queen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Offensive Coordinator \u2014 Jamie Cook, York<\/p>\n

Defensive Coordinator \u2014 Will Mulligan, Mount Allison<\/p>\n

Special Teams Coordinator \u2014 Mack Holliday, Carleton<\/p>\n

Special Teams Asst \u2014 Nick Liberatore, Queen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Offensive Line Coach \u2014 Dave Van den Heuvel, STFX<\/p>\n

Offensive Line Coach \u2014 Zach Scotto, Laurier<\/p>\n

Wide Receivers Coach \u2014 Micah Brown, Bishop\u2019s<\/p>\n

Running Backs Coach \u2014 Dexter Janke, York<\/p>\n

Running Backs Coach \u2014 Nick Liberatore, Queen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Quarterbacks Coach \u2014 Stevenson Bone, Alberta<\/p>\n

Defensive Line Coach \u2014 Charlie Taggart, Queen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Linebackers Coach \u2014 Christian Kuriata, Laurier<\/p>\n

Linebackers Coach \u2014 Paige Hamilton, McMaster<\/p>\n

Defensive Backs Coach \u2014 Jermaine Gabriel, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/p>\n

Defensive Backs Asst \u2014 Tunde Adeleke, Carleton<\/p>\n

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