Regina Thunder
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| Established | 1999 |
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| Based in | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Home stadium | Mosaic Stadium, Leibel Field |
| Head coach | Scott MacAulay |
| Team president | Murad Al-Katib |
| League | Canadian Junior Football League |
| Division | Prairie Football Conference |
| Colours | maroon, white |
| League titles | 2013 |
| Division titles | 2013, 2022, 2024 |
| Website | Official website |
The Regina Thunder, originally known as the Prairie Thunder, are a junior football club, based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. The Thunder are a part of the Prairie Football Conference (PFC), which is a six-member conference with teams from all three prairie provinces. The PFC is a member of the Canadian Junior Football League, and participates in national championships with two other conferences, based out of Ontario and British Columbia.
Each year the Thunder compete with their provincial rivals, the Saskatoon Hilltops for the Shrine Bowl. The Shrine Bowl is awarded to the team who has the highest total points in the two regular season games between each other.
2013 was a huge year for the Thunder as they defeated the three time defending CJFL champions 21-16 in Saskatoon. They would go on to defeat the V.I. Raiders in the CJFL championship 55-26, in Regina.
Notable Thunder alumni
[edit]- Jeff Yorga – Toronto Argonauts, Offensive Lineman
- Chris Getzlaf – Saskatchewan Roughriders Receiver
- Stu Foord – Saskatchewan Roughriders Running Back
- Paul Woldu – Saskatchewan Roughriders Defensive Back
- Ivan Brown – Montreal Alouettes Defensive Lineman
- Dan Clark – Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Lineman
- Zack Evans – Saskatchewan Roughriders Defensive Lineman
- Rory Kohlert – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Receiver
- Logan Ferland – Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Lineman
Coaching staff
[edit]| Position | Holder |
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| Head coach & Special Teams | Scott MacAulay |
| Offensive coordinator | Stefan Endsin |
| Defensive coordinator | Paul Dawson |
| Special Team Coordinator | Brett Strong |
| Leadership & Development Coordinator | John Tokar |
| Quarterbacks coach | Zenon Orobko |
| Running backs coach | Trevor King |
| receivers coach | Bryan Boys |
| receivers coach | Darcy Olynyk |
| Offensive line coach | Matt Halbgewachs |
| Offensive line coach | Mark Becker |
| Linebackers coach | Jeff Zimmer |
| Defensive backs coach | Matt Rumpel |
| Defensive backs coach | Adrianne Zuck |
| Defensive line coach | Catlin Kazema |
| Defensive line coach | Jason Boyda |
| Defensive assistant | Ed Carlton |
| Recruitment Coordinator | Gord MacQuarrie |
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ Slater, Craig (September 8, 2012), Heward leads Thunder's charge into Saskatoon Team faces rival Hilltops tonight (Sept 8) and Sept. 22, LeaderPost, retrieved September 9, 2012
- ^ Nugent-Bowman, Daniel (September 9, 2012), Karpinka comes in to secure Hilltops' win over provincial rivals Late-game replacement after Harder went down, The StarPhoenix, retrieved September 9, 2012
- ^ Morrison, Wray (September 24, 2012), Hilltops hammer Thunder Toppers win Shrine Bowl, LeaderPost, retrieved September 25, 2012
- ^ Slater, Craig (September 24, 2012), Thunder dealt 'old-fashioned butt whooping', LeaderPost, retrieved September 25, 2012
- ^ Nugent-Bowman, Daniel (September 23, 2012), "Hilltops cruise past Thunder Offence finds its stride early", Saskatoon Star Phoenix, retrieved September 25, 2012
- ^ Biber, François (October 21, 2012). "Hilltops crowned PFC Champions Toppers thump Regina 37–0". Newstalk 980. CJME. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ Piller, Thomas (October 21, 2012). "Saskatoon Hilltops PFC champions once again". Global News. Global Saskatoon. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ Slater, Craig (October 21, 2012). "Hilltops steamroll Thunder in PFC final". Leader Post. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ "CJFL: Hilltops win PFC final over provincial rivals". Canada Football Chat. October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ Nugent-Bowman, Daniel (October 21, 2012). "Hilltops dominate in PFC final". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
- ^ Nugent-bowman, Daniel (October 21, 2012). "Cressman named PFC's best on defence". The Star Phoenix. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ "CJFL: Colts ride off as big winners at PFC Awards". Canada Football Chat. October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ "Saskatoon Hilltops award winners". The Star Phoenix. October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
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