Manitoba Bisons
The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
[edit] 2006 Manitoba Bisons Football Roster
- Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown
1 Brad Black WR 5’11 180 Winnipeg, MB 2 Justin Shaw DL 6’4 235 Victoria, BC 3 Randolph Simmons WR 6’3 216 Saginaw, MI 4 Kasali Akili DB 6’1 205 Edmonton, AB 5 Cory Huclack LB 6’ 210 Winnipeg, MB 6 Kurt Reinfort WR 6’ 200 Winnipeg, MB 7 John Makie QB 6’2 220 Regina, SK 8 Rory Anderson WR 6’ 185 Winnipeg, MB 9 Erik Gustafson DB 5’11 195 Winnipeg, MB 10 Eugene Pacheco QB 5’11 210 Winnipeg, MB 11 William Sheils WR 6’3 230 Victoria, MB 12 Nathan Friesen QB 5”11 195 Winnipeg, MB 13 Nathan Brand DB 5’11 206 Edmonton, AB 15 Terry Firr WR 6’2 208 Windsor, ON 16 Peter Scouras K/P 5’11 200 Winnipeg, MB 17 Jonathan Bailey DB 5’7 173 Saint John, NB 18 Corey Brown WR 5’9 169 Thunder Bay, ON 19 Jake Kennerd K 6'10 175 Winnipeg, MB 20 Karim Lowen RB 5’9 200 St. Kitts 22 Mike Howard DB 5’9 160 Victoria, BC 23 Blake Zawada FB 6’1 218 Oakbank, MB 24 Toshio NishimuraDB 6’1 186 Winnipeg, MB 25 Dave Beakley DB 5’11 200 Winnipeg, MB 26 Bob Reist S 6’ 205 Mission, BC 27 Fotis Lambiris FB 5’10 210 Medicine Hat, AB 28 Garrett Zazula DB 5’9 194 Tisdale, SK 29 Duane Allen RB 5’6 180 Surrey, BC 30 Michael Kissinger LB 5’10 205 Brentwood, BC 31 Aaron Edmonds FB 6’1 235 Winnipeg, MB 33 Jonathan McLarenRB 5’8 198 Winnipeg, MB 35 Marcus WhittinghamDB 6’ 185 St. John, NB 36 Matt Henry RB 6’ 215 Mississauga, ON 38 Neil Fulgueras FB 5’11 230 Port Coquitlam, BC 39 Kenton OnofrychukLB 6’2 226 Edmonton, AB 40 Brady Browne DB 5’11 197 Maple Ridge, BC 41 Everton Black LB 6’1 220 Toronto, ON 42 Aaron English DL 6’3 242 Grande Prairie, AB 43 Ryan Payette HB 6’ 200 Vancouver, BC 44 Andrew Patzer LB 6’1 250 Lethbridge, AB 45 Riley Shogan LB 6’1 210 Vancouver, BC 50 Ryan Connor LB 6’2 215 Stettler, AB 52 Jim Jeavons LB 6’1 230 Brantford, ON 53 Kurt Kux LB 6’3 235 Victoria, BC 54 Kevin Klimczak DL 6’6 236 Winnipeg, MB 55 Ryan Karhut OL 6’3 300 Regina, SK 56 Jeff Alamolhoda LB 6’1 218 Maple Ridge, BC 57 Martin SkiffingtonOL 6’4 285 Prince Albert, SK 58 Kurtis Stolth C 5’11 273 Port Alberni, BC 59 Darryl Conrad OT 6’5 285 Winnipeg, MB 62 William Henry OL 6’3 300 Winnipeg, MB 63 Simon Patrick DL 6’2 300 Calahoo, AB 64 Aaron Harper OL 6’2 290 Lloydminster, SK 65 Sean Koslowsky OL 6’4 295 Winnipeg, MB 66 Trevor LefrancoisOL 6’3 310 Saskatoon, SK 67 Terry Watson OL 6’5 340 Victoria, BC 68 Samuel Nemis OL 6’3 270 Winnipeg, MB 70 Jonathan Wade DL 6’2 275 Moncton NB 71 Simon Blaszczak SB 6’5 216 Winnipeg, MB 76 Justin Cooper DE 6’1 250 Red Deer, AB 77 Donald Oramasionwu DE 6’3 255 Winnipeg, MB 80 Jeff Strome SB 6’3 205 Winnipeg, MB 81 Michael MizerskiWR 6’2 206 Toronto, ON 84 Erik Roehrdanz WR 6’2 205 Minneapolis MN 88 Steve Gronick WR 6’2 200 Bethune, SK 97 Eddie Steele DL 6’2 300 Winnipeg, MB 99 Matt Harper DL 6’4 268 New Westminster, BC
[edit] Bison Football National Award winners since 1967
Ted Morris Memorial (Outstanding Player at the Vanier Cup)
* Bob Kraemer 1969 * Mike Shylo 1970
Maury L. Van Vliet Trophy (Churchill Bowl MVP)
* Jamie Boreham 2001
Presidents Trophy (Outstanding Defensive Player in the CIS)
* Joey Mikawoz 2000
J.P. Metras Trophy (Outstanding Lineman in the CIS)
* Bart Evans 1974 * Jason Rauhaus 1991 * Israel Idonije 2002
Peter Gorman Trophy (Outstanding Rookie in the CIS)
* Domenic Zagari 1991
Frank Tindall Award (CIS Coach of the Year)
* Henry Janzen 1969 * Brian Dobie 2001
Gino Fracas Award (Volunteer Coach)
* Rich Urbanovich 2005
[edit] Bison Football Canada West Individual Awards (Since 1974)
Hec Crighton Player of the Year Nominee
* Duane Hysop 1979 * Shane Munson 2002
JP Metras Lineman of the Year Nominee
* Bart Evans 1974 * Ross Garland 1985 * Jason Rauhaus 1990 * Jason Rauhaus 1991 * Israel Idonije 2002
President’s Trophy Defensive Player of the Year Nominee
* Wade Miller 1994 * Joey Mikawoz 2000
Peter Gorman Trophy Nominee (Outstanding Rookie in the CIS)
* Brad Freund 1988 * Rick Walker 1989 * Domenic Zagari 1991 * Matt Kruchak 1997 * Scott Coe 1998 * Shane Munson 1999
Russ Jackson TSN Nominee (academics, athletics & citizenship)
* Gord Steeves 1991 * Grant McMillan 1993 * Ryan Zahara 2005
Canada West Coach of the Year
* Henry Janzen 1969 * Dennis Hrycaiko 1979/1985 * Scott Spurgeon 1991 * Brian Dobie 1999/2000/2001/2002
[edit] Bison Football All-Canadians (Since 1969, 1970 NA)
Most in a season: 11 (2001) – 6 First Team; 5 Second Team
First Team
* Tom Coyle 1969 * Richard Howden 1969 * Ole Hensrud 1971 * Dennis Hrycaiko 1971 * Gil Bramwell 1971 * Bart Evans 1972/73/74 * Gord Patterson 1973 * Bob Toogood 1973 * Lee Benard 1973 * Don McCoy 1974 * Ted Milian 1977 * Bernie Morrison 1977 * George Seidel 1979/80 * Fred Lyseyko 1982 * Randy Ambrosie 1984 * Ross Garland 1985 * Jason Rauhaus 1990/91 * Mike Watson 1991/92 * Jim Smyrl 1992 * Domenic Zagari 1993/94/95 * Wade Miller 1994 * Frank Catojo 1994 * Blaine Dzendzara 1995 * Will Loftus 1997 * John Baunemann 1998 * Joey Mikawoz 2000 * Darnell Edwards 2000/01 * Scott Coe 2001 * Israel Idonije 2001/02 * James Boreham (PK) 2001/02 * Chris Bochen 2001/02 * Devin Rodger 2001 * Andrew Sharp 2002 * Boyd Barrett 2002
Second Team
* Grant Nielsen 1987 * Mike Schoofs 1989 * John Yule 1989 * Mark Erickson 1990 * Jayson Dzikowicz 1991 * Bruce Dornn 1991 * Blaine Dzendzara 1994 * Craig Carr 1997 * Adrian Huntley 1998 * Ryan Henderson 1999 * Joey Mikawoz 1999/2002 * Scott Coe 2000 * Warren Doepker 2001/02 * Rob Stewart 2001 * James Boreham (FS) 2001 * Ken Vermette 2001 * Joe Orel 2001 * Shane Munson 2002 * Simon Patrick 2005
[edit] Bison Football Canada West All-Stars (Since 1968)
Most in a season: 15 (2001)
* Dennis Hrycaiko 1968/69/70/71 * Bob Kraemer 1968/69/70 * Allan Kinley 1968/69 * Graham Kinley 1968/69 * Tom Coyle 1968/69 * Rick Howden 1968/69 * Terry Moss 1968/69 * Wayne Hildahl 1968 * Alex Stosky 1968 * Jamie Horne 1969/72 * Jim Fieldley 1969 * Jack Galbraith 1969 * Bob Jaskiewicz 1969 * Henry Lodewycks 1970 * Roy Parker 1970/71 * Bob Toogood 1970/73 * Mike Shylo 1970 * Bob Keating 1970 * Bart Evans 1971/72/73/74 * Ole Hensrud 1971 * Mark Millen 1971 * Gil Bramwell 1971 * Scott Gibson 1972/74 * Don Kates 1972 * Tom Paukovic 1973 * Gord Patterson 1973 * John Radziszewski 1973 * Brent Schwartz 1973 * Lee Benard 1973 * Dan Burke 1973/74/75 * Dave Pearson 1974/76 * Mike Kashty 1974/77 * Doug MacIver 1974 * Karl Ruban 1974 * Fred Andrich 1976 * Bud Harden 1976 * Bernie Morrison 1976/77 * Don McCoy 1976/78 * Brian Tomshuk 1976 * Ted Milian 1977 * Al Bowness 1977 * Gary Gaska 1977 * Les Oakes 1978 * Don McCoy 1978 * George Seidel 1979/80 * Tim Kist 1979/80 * Derrick Sigmar 1979 * Barry Safiniuk 1979 * Duane Hysop 1979 * Dave Kraemer 1979 * Ray Parry 1980 * Terry Fach 1981/82/84 * Fred Lyseyko 1981/82 * Rod Ambrosie 1981/85 * Darrell Batt 1982 * Mitch Kiesman 1982 * Peter Lawrence 1982 * Randy Ambrosie 1983/84 * Danny Jakobs 1983 * Mark Langstaff 1984/86 * Stuart Nixon 1984 * Ross Garland 1985 * Larry Santin 1985 * Ron St. Mars 1985 * Wayne Cadogan 1985 * Darrel Batt 1985
* John Milani 1986/87 * Joe Galante 1986 * Gerry Urbanovich 1986 * Kevin Pommer 1986 * George McFall 1986 * Bruce Derraugh 1987 * Grant Nielsen 1987 * John Yule 1988/89 * Greg Kiesman 1988 * Mike Schoofs 1989 * Rich Walker 1989 * Jason Rauhaus 1990/91 * David Zabloski 1990 * Mark Erickson 1990 * Scott Nowicki 1990 * Domenic Zagari 1991/93/94/95 * Jim Smyrl 1991/92/93 * Curtis Kubay 1991/92/94 * Dave Courtemanche 1991/92 * Brett Watt 1991/92 * Mike Watson 1991/92 * Stan Pierre 1991 * Jayson Dzikowicz 1991 * Bruce Dornn 1991 * Keith Nielsen 1992 * Gord Walker 1992 * Gord Steeves 1992 * Wade Miller 1993/94 * Chris Helgason 1993 * Blaine Dzendzara 1994/95 * Frank Catojo 1994 * Ritchie Miller 1995 * John Baunemann 1996/98 * Craig Carr 1997 * Will Loftus 1997 * Adrian Huntley 1998/99 * Cory Larsen 1998 * Chad Vath 1998 * Ron Arnold 1998 * Joey Mikawoz 1999/00/01/02 * Mike Plante 1999/00 * Ryan Henderson 1999 * Ken Vermette 2000/01 * Scott Coe 2000/01 * Darnell Edwards 2000/01 * Jaret St. Andrassy 2000 * Cory Larsen 2000 * Dave Tucker 2000 * Chris Bochen 2001/02 * Shane Munson 2001/02 * Jamie Boreham (S) 2001 * Jamie Boreham (PK) 2001/02 * Warren Doepker 2001/02 * Israel Idonije 2001/02 * Mike Faisthuber 2001/03 * Devin Rodger 2001 * Joe Orel 2001 * Jamie Boreham (S) 2001 * Rob Stewart 2001 * Mike Chalifoux 2001 * Andrew Sharp 2002 * Boyd Barrett 2002 * Luke Acheson 2003 * Jeff Standing 2004 * Riley Clayton 2005 * Ryan Karhut 2005 * Terry Firr 2005 * Simon Patrick 2005 * Cory Huclack 2005 * Khari Joseph 2005
Former Bisons Currently Playing Professional Football (as of June 15/06)
Calgary Stampeders Scott Coe Markus Howell Wes Lysack Riley Clayton
Edmonton Eskimos Will Loftus Ron Lancaster Jr. (coach)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Jamie Boreham
Montreal Alouettes Scott Mennie
Saskatchewan Roughriders Darnell Edwards
Toronto Argonauts Chris Hardy David Hewson Dave Donaldson Tyler Tapp
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Matt Sheridan Bobby Dyce (coach)
[edit] Bisons drafted in the CFL Canadian College Draft
Most Bisons drafted in a year: 7 – 2002
Highest drafted Bison: 5th overall (1st round) by the Calgary Stampeders – Wes Lysack (DB) in 2003
2006
* 27th overall (4th round) by the Calgary Stampeders – Riley Clayton (OL)
2005
* 29th overall (4th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Scott Mennie (LB) * 35th overall (4th round) by the Toronto Argonauts – Tye Smith (OL) * 36th overall (5th round) by the Calgary Stampeders – David Hewson (DB)
2004
* None
2003
* 5th overall (1st round) by the Calgary Stampeders – Wes Lysack (DB) * 17th overall (2nd round) by the Ottawa Renegades – Israel Idonije (DE) * 43rd overall (5th round) by the Calgary Stampeders – Travis Arnold (OL)
2002
* 28th overall (4th round) by the Toronto Argonauts – Rob Stewart (DT) * 29th overall (4th round) by the Saskatchewan Roughriders – Darnell Edwards (CB) * 35th overall (4th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Mike Faisthuber (SB) * 43rd overall (5th round) by the Hamilton Ti-Cats – Scott Coe (LB) * 44th overall (5th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Joey Mikawoz (LB) * 52nd overall (6th round) by the Hamilton Ti-Cats – Kenneth Vermette (RB) * 53rd overall (6th round) by the B.C. Lions – Joe Orel (WR)
2001
* 35th overall (5th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Howie Dryden (DB) * 40th overall (5th round) by the B.C. Lions – Dave Tucker (LB)
2000
* 10th overall (2nd round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Craig Carr (RB) * 40th overall (6th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Matthew Sheridan (DL)
1999
* 35th overall (5th round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Frantz Clarkson (CB)
1998
* 18th overall (3rd round) by the Montreal Alouettes – William Loftus (LB) * 37th overall (6th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – John Baunemann (K) * 38th overall (6th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Chad Vath (LB)
1997
* 27th overall (4th round) by the B.C. Lions – Martin Miller-Johnston (CB) * 44th overall (6th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Wayne Weathers (DE) * 47th overall (6th round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Chris Hardy (QB)
1996
* 48th overall (6th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Mark Holmstrom (LB)
1995
* 37th overall (4th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Wade Miller (LB)
1994
* None
1993
* None
1992
* 46th overall (6th round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Bruce Dorn (CB) * 49th overall (7th round) by the Hamilton Ti-Cats – Rickey Henderson (OT)
1991
* 25th overall (4th round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Gordon Walker (DB) * 56th overall (7th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Jason Dzikowicz (DB)
1990
* 20th overall (3rd round) by the Toronto Argonauts – John Yule (LB) * 30th overall (4th round) by the Edmonton Eskimos – Gord Steeves (DB)
1989
* 64th overall (8th round) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Ron Bresch (T)
