Monday, December 10, 2007

Intersting Facts About Various Trojans

James Poirier- Men’s Volleyball

Five days before school starting, James Poirier, a first-year Trojan for the men’s volleyball team, joined the Navy. James, 22, was born in Perth, Ontario and is currently taking Electronic Engineering Technology at SAIT. James was also an honorable mention at the University of Guelph for football and has also competed in discuss for track and field.


Maria Jonsson- Women’s Soccer

Twenty-nine year old Maria Jonsson played her first season with the SAIT Trojans women’s soccer team this year coming all the way from Oslo, Norway. She is currently enrolled at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans. Before the Trojans, Maria played for a club team in her hometown of Oslo.


Adam Knight- Men’s Hockey

Adam Knight is currently playing his third season with the Trojan’s hockey team. Adam was a cast member in the movie Miracle that was released in 2004, as the character Tim Harrer. He is currently enrolled in Architecture at SAIT.


Bryan Baker- Men’s Soccer


Bryan Baker played his first season with the SAIT Trojans men’s soccer team this year. He played for the rival University of Lethbridge Pronghorns last season and won the CIS All-Canadian and was chosen as Male Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season. Bryan is from Calgary and played defense for the Trojans this season.


Gary McCaffrey- Men’s Soccer


Gary McCaffrey has played for the SAIT Trojans men’s soccer team for three seasons as the goalkeeper. Gary was chosen as an Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season and has helped his team grasp a playoff spot. Gary is 30-years-old, is from Fermanagh, Northern Ireland and is married with two children.



Natalie Gerstmar- Women’s Hockey

Natalie Gerstmar is currently playing her second-year with the SAIT Trojans women’s hockey team. She is in her 5th year of eligibility having played for the Mount Royal Cougars and the University of Calgary Dino’s prior to SAIT. She has won two championships with Mount Royal and one with the Trojan’s last season.


Rachel Johnson- Women’s Basketball

Rachel Johnson is currently playing her first season with the SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team. Prior to SAIT, Rachel played for Lethbridge Community College and placed third in Nationals with them and won the CCAA Final Four. She has won the SAIT Athlete of the Week as well as the ACAC Subway Athlete of the Week this season with the Trojans.


Whitney Jekabson- Women’s Basketball

Whitney Jekabson is currently playing her fifth season with the SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team. She comes to Calgary from Sherwood Park, Alberta and plays forward on the basketball team. Whitney has won Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT.


Nicole and Taryn Bahniuk- Women’s Volleyball

Nicole and Taryn Bahniuk are identical twin sisters playing their third season with the Trojan’s volleyball team. Nicole was last seasons Rookie of the Year and was nominated for Athlete of the Year. Taryn is taking Environmental Technology at SAIT and Nicole is taking Architectural Technologies.

Cross Country Team Player Profiles

Jeff Walker- Jeff Walker, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Walker is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT.

Kyle Chow- Kyle Chow, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Chow is taking his Bachelor of Design at ACAC.

Jonathon Roth- Jonathon Roth, a first-year Trojan, is from Cochrane, Alberta. Roth is enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program at SAIT.

Earl Zimmer- Earl Zimmer, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Bonnyville, Alberta. Zimmer is enrolled in the Exploration Information Technology program at SAIT.

Kathryn Cousins- Kathryn Cousins, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Lethbridge, Alberta. Cousins is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT.

Tegan Owens- Tegan Owens, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Cochrane, Alberta. Owens is enrolled in Photography at ACAD.

Alia Shahab- Alia Shahab, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Shahab is taking her Bachelor of Design at ACAD.

Chelsea Tail Feathers- Chelsea Tail Feathers, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Standoff, Alberta. Tail Feathers is enrolled in the Petroleum Land Administration program at SAIT.

Women's Soccer Team Player Profiles

Melissa Curtis- Second-year goalkeeper, Melissa Curtis is from Calgary, Alberta. Curtis is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT and has been playing soccer since the age of four.

Rae Gaudet- Rae Gaudet, a first-year Trojan, came to SAIT from Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan. Gaudet is enrolled in the Chemical Technology program at SAIT and plays defense and goal for the Trojans.

Shaina Plosz- Shaina Plosz, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Plosz is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans. She was also the captain for the Vanier Spirits for two seasons.

Melissa Burchi- Melissa Burchi, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Regina, Saskatchewan. Burchi is enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. She won second at provincials with her previous team, Queen City soccer last season.

Cailey Gray- Second-year Trojan, Cailey Gray, comes to SAIT from Red Deer, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Architectural Technologies program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Patricia Luft- Patricia Luft, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Vancouver, British Columbia. Luft is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Erin Louie
- Erin Louie, a fourth-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Louie is enrolled in the Exploration Information Technology program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Lisa Kerr- First-year Trojan, Lisa Kerr, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kerr is enrolled in the Administrative Information Management program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Maria Jonsson- Maria Jonsson, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Oslo, Norway. Jonsson is taking classes at ACAC and plays midfield for the Trojans. Prior to the Trojans, Jonsson plays for a club team in her hometown of Oslo.

Sarah Bartlett- Sarah Bartlett, a fourth-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Bartlett is currently enrolled in the Visual Communications and Design program at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Alexis Killam- Second-year Trojan, Alexis Killam, is from Calgary, Alberta. Killam is enrolled in classes at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Thalia Antonio Soto- Thalia Antonio Soto, a third-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Antonio Soto is enrolled in the Visual Communications Design program at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Jill McCord- Jill McCord, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Smithers, British Columbia. McCord is enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. She was Rookie of the Year for the soccer team last season as well as an academic all-star.

Gillian Doubleday- Gillian Doubleday, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Doubleday is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. She previously played for the Mount Royal Cougars in the 2003-04 season when they won the ACAC gold.

Melanie Howard- Melanie Howard, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Howard is enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technology program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Heather Irvine- Heather Irvine, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Kamloops, British Columbia. Irvine is enrolled in the Professional Cooking program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Lisa MacGregor- Lisa MacGregor, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Edmonton, Alberta. MacGregor is enrolled in the Broadcast News program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Elise Mullen- Elise Mullen, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Surrey, British Columbia. Mullen is enrolled in classes at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans. In her free time she enjoys drawing.

Men's Soccer Team Player Profiles

Idris Sarumoh- Idris Sarumoh is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Idris is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Computer Engineering Technology program at SAIT. He plays midfield for the Trojans.

Alex Cambareri- First-year Trojan, Alex Cambareri is from Ottawa, Ontario. Cambareri is enrolled in the Information Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Najib Damerji- First-year Trojan, Najib Damerji, is from Beirut, Lebanon. Damerji is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays defence and midfield for the Trojans.

Gary McCaffrey- 30-year-old Gary McCaffrey is currently playing his fourth season as a SAIT Trojan. McCaffrey is doing his Electrician Apprenticeship at SAIT and plays goalie for the Trojans. He is married and has two children.

Cole Hepburn- Cole Hepburn, a second-year Trojan, is from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Hepburn is enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He was names Rookie of the Year for soccer last season at SAIT.

Michael Moretti- Michael Moretti is currently playing his second season as a SAIT Trojan. Moretti is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He plays defence for the Trojans.

Jon Engelsbel- First-year Trojan, Jon Engelsbel, is from Calgary, Alberta. Engelsbel is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Shawn Chamberlain-Fram- Shawn Chamberlain-Fram is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Chamberlain-Fram is enrolled in the Chemical Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is from Calgary, Alberta. He plays midfield for the Trojans.

Greg Miller- Greg Miller, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Miller is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans.

Daniel Broadhurst- Daniel Broadhurst, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Broadhurst is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He also enjoys sleeping, music and movies.

Kyle Halvorson- First-year Trojan, Kyle Halvorson comes to SAIT from Armstrong, British Columbia. Halvorson is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He was the captain of the Keyano Huskies last season.

Brett Hockley- Brett Hockley, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Hockley is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Nicolas Gonzalez- Nicolas Gonzalez, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Gonzalez is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Bryan Baker- First-year Trojan, Bryan Baker, is from Calgary, Alberta. Baker is enrolled in the International Management program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Fysal Zaki- Fysal Zaki, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Zaki is enrolled in the Welding Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans.

Chris Burns- Chris Burns, a first-year Trojan, is from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Burns is enrolled in Pre-Employment Carpentry at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans. He also enjoys movies, home improvements, traveling and website design.

Yousof Daneshyar- First-year Trojan, Yousof Daneshyar, is from Tehran, Iran. Daneshyar is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Keith Boutin- Keith Boutin, a second-year Trojan, is from Edmonton, Alberta. Boutin is doing his HVAC Apprenticeship at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Scott Eadie- Scott Eadie, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Eadie is enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He also enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding and scuba diving.

Brennan Kirk- Brennan Kirk, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kirk is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Bino James- Bino James, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. James is enrolled in the Power Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He played for the Mount Royal Cougars in the 2003-04 season where we won a gold medal with them.

Peter Pestka- Peter Pestka, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Pestka is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He was also chosen as the soccer team’s M.V.P last season.

Mario Meza- Mario Meza, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Meza is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He also enjoys music and traveling.

Women's Volleyball Team Player Profiles

Cailey Gray- Second-year Trojan, Cailey Gray, comes to Calgary from Red Deer, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Architectural Technology program at SAIT and is a setter for the Trojans. She also enjoys doing art in her free time,

Michelle Fast- Michelle Fast, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Fast is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. She has also played baseball since the age of nine.

Taryn Bahniuk- Third-year Trojan, Taryn Bahniuk, is from Calgary, Alberta. Bahniuk is enrolled in the Environmental Technology program at SAIT and plays left side for the Trojans. She also plays on the team with twin sister Nicole.

Sonja Olson- From Calgary, Alberta, Sonja Olsen is currently playing her second season as a SAIT Trojan. Olson is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays in the middle position for the Trojans. Olson has also played hockey and golf.

Jessica Hamel- Fourth-year Trojan, Jessica Hamel, is from Calgary, Alberta. Hamel is enrolled in the Human Resources and Labour Relations program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. She is also playing with her younger cousin, Michelle Fast, this season and was named MVP last season.

Angela Valentini- Second-year Trojan, Angela Valentini, comes to SAIT from Armstrong, British Columbia. Valentini is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays the right side for the Trojans.

Nicole Bahniuk- Nicole Bahniuk is currently playing her third season as a SAIT Trojan. Bahniuk is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Architectural Technologies program at SAIT. She also plays with her twin sister Taryn again this season.

Amanda Walker- Second-year Trojan, Amanda Walker, comes to SAIT from Lethbridge, Alberta. Walker is enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at SAIT and plays left side for the Trojans. She was named Rookie of the Year for the team last season.

Julie Tom- Julie Tom is currently playing her third season as a SAIT Trojan. Tom is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Radio, Television and Broadcast News program at SAIT. Last season she was awarded the Calgary Herald (SAAB) Scholarship as well as a Pepsi Cola Scholarship.

Christine Issel- Second-year Trojan, Christine Issel, comes to SAIT from Regina, Saskatchewan. Issel is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT and plays the middle position for the Trojans. She also enjoys cleaning and movie nights.

Morgan Tait- Morgan Tait is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Tait is from Cornwall, Ontario and is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT. She plays the middle position for the Trojans.

Tegan Brazzoni- Second-year Trojan, Tegan Brazzoni is from Calgary, Alberta. Brazzoni is enrolled in Academic Foundations and plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Daly Donaghy- Daly Donaghy is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Donaghy is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Nutrition program at SAIT. She plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Kathryn Gray
- First-year Trojan, Kathryn Gray, is from Calgary, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Men's Volleyball Team Player Profiles

Jordan Marr- Jordan Marr is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Marr is enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is a setter for the Trojans. Last season Marr was the Douglas Award Winner and runner up for SAIT Male Athlete of the Year. Marr was also a SAIT Trojan award winner and an ACAC All-star.

Tyler Blank- Second-year Trojan, Tyler Blank is from Calgary Alberta. Blank is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. He also won the Pepsi Scholarship last season.

Alex Turner- Alex Turner, a first-year Trojan, is from Red Deer, Alberta. Turned is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays in the middle position for the Trojans.

James Poirier- First-year Trojan, James Poirier, was born in Perth, Ontario. Poirier is currently enrolled in the Electronic Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is a member of the Canadian Navy. He plays in the middle position for the Trojans.

Aleksei Myroniuk- Second-year Trojan, Aleksei Myroniuk, comes to SAIT from Edmonton, Alberta. Myroniuk is currently enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans.

Jordan Turner- First-year Trojan, Jordan Turner, comes to Calgary from Red Deer, Alberta. Turner is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays the outside and libero position for the Trojans.

Derek Williams- Derek Williams is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Williams is from Chestermere, Alberta and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He won a bronze medal last season with the Mount Royal College cougars.

Ryan Baum- First-year Trojan, Ryan Baum, comes to SAIT from Cochrane, Alberta. Baum is enrolled in the Automotive Marketing program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans. He played for the University of Calgary Dinos football team last season.
Riley Phillips- Riley Phillips is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Phillips is from Brandon, Manitoba and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He plays the outside position for the Trojans and was named M.V.P for the Trojans last season.

Derek Sinclair- Second-year Trojan, Derek Sinclair, comes to SAIT from Airdrie, Alberta. Sinclair is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans.

Elijah Kirchmarer- First-year Trojan, Elijah Kirchmarer, comes to Calgary from Hayward, California. Kirchmarer is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays setter for the Trojans.

Andrew Stevenson- Andrew Stevenson, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Stevenson is enrolled in the Digital Graphics Communications program at SAIT and plays the middle and outside positions for the Trojans. Stevenson was an ACAC All-star last season and was Rookie of the Year for the men’s volleyball team.

Greg Winiarz- Greg Winiarz, a first-year Trojan, is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winiarz is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the middle position for the Trojans. He was Athlete of the Year for the Transcona Titans last season.

Women's Basketball Team Player Profiles

Mary Belisle- Second-year Trojan, Mary Belisle is from Calgary, Alberta. Belisle is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Mackenzie Vander Woude- Mackenzie Vander Woude is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Vander Woude is from Lethbridge, Alberta where she has played basketball for Lethbridge Community College as well as the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.
Rachel Johnson- First-year Trojan, Rachel Johnson is from Calgary, Alberta. Johnson is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and has previously played for Lethbridge Community College who won the CCAA Final Four last season.

Leanne Becking- Leanne Becking is currently playing in her third season for the SAIT Trojans. Becking is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and is from Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Bryarly Parker- First-year Trojan, Bryarly Parker is from Calgary Alberta. Parker is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Natalie Svarich
- Natalie Svarich, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Svarich is enrolled in Business Administration and plays forward for the Trojans.

Leah Marrington- First-year Trojan, Leah Marrington is from Calgary, Alberta. Marrington is currently enrolled in the Chemical Engineering Technician program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Whitney Jekabson- Fifth-year Trojan, Whitney Jekabson comes to SAIT from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Jekabson is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. Whitney also enjoys wakeboarding.

Sacha Kirkland- Sacha Kirkland, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kirkland is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays point guard for the Trojans.

Jerri-Lyn Chisholm- First-year Trojan, Jerri-Lyn Chisholm is from Calgary Alberta. Chisholm is currently enrolled in the Emergency Medical Responder program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. She also enjoys listening to music, going shopping and cooking.

Claire Nesbitt- Claire Nesbitt, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Cranbrook, British Columbia. Nesbitt is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays post for the Trojans.

Rebecca Hansen- From Calgary, Alberta, Rebecca Hansen is currently playing her first season with the SAIT Trojans. Hansen is enrolled in the Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles program at SAIT and plays post for the Trojans. She also enjoys snowboarding and hanging out with friends and family.

Men's Basketball Team Player Profiles

Bryce Bowman- From Okotoks, Alberta, Bryce Bowman is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Bowman is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and previously played for the Foothills Falcons.

Ben Mbanga- Ben Mbanga, from Edmonton, Alberta, is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Mbanga is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Keenan Milburn- First-year Trojan, Keenan Milburn comes to Calgary from Vancouver, British Columbia. Milburn previously played for the Mark Isfeld Ice where he was team captain and is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT.

Jermaine Cherry- Second-year Trojan, Jermaine Cherry is from Calgary, Alberta. Cherry plays guard for the Trojans and is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT. Cherry was named Freshman of the Year for the Trojans in the 1005-06 season.

Luke Stalker-Switzer
- Luke Stalker-Switzer is currently playing his second season as a SAIT Trojan. Stalker-Switzer comes to Calgary from Salmon Arm, British Columbia and plays guard for the Trojans.

Herve Kenge- First-year Trojan, Herve Kenge was born in Montreal, Quebec. Kenge is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Mitch Rabbitt- Mitch Rabbitt, a second-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Rabbitt is currently enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Alex Gavrilovic- Second-year Trojan, Alex Gavrilovic is currently enrolled in the Architectural Technology program at SAIT. Gavrilovic was born in Serbia and previously played for the Georgian Grizzlies.

Jared Laird- Jared Laird, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Laird is currently enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at SAIT and was a practice player for the University of Calgary Dinos last season.

Jamil Pierre
- Playing his first season for the SAIT Trojans, Jamil Pierre comes to Calgary from Richmond, British Columbia. Pierre is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Terrence Blake- Terrence Blake, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Blake is currently enrolled in Marketing at SAIT and was named Freshman of the Year for the Trojans last season.

Branden Stewart- Currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan, Branden Stewart is from Calgary, Alberta. Stewart is enrolled in the Travel and Tourism program at SAIT and is the team captain for the Trojans.

Dain Gordon- First-year Trojan, Dain Gordon comes to Calgary from Cascade, Montana. Gordon is enrolled in the Graphic Design program at ACAD and was Defensive Player of the Year for Cascade High last season.

Yannick Hanson- Yannick Hanson, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Toronto, Ontario. Hanson is enrolled in the Professional Cooking program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Jeff Atienza- From Calgary, Alberta, Jeff Atienza is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Atienza is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Sebastian Cooper- First-year Trojan, Sebastian Cooper comes to Calgary from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cooper is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Women's Hockey Team Player Profiles

Nicolette Hogg-Zadderey- 20-year-old Nicolette Hogg-Zadderey joins the SAIT Trojans for her first season this year. In the 2004-05 season Hogg-Zadderey played for Team Alberta and was a graduate of the National Sports Academy in Calgary.

Sheena Heaton- Defenceman Sheena Heaton comes to Calgary from Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Heaton previously played for the B.C Outback and won three provincial championships in a row with them and was team captain.

Jasmin Sutherland- Second-year Trojan, Jasmin Sutherland comes to Calgary from Victoria, British Columbia. Sutherland is a forward and is currently enrolled in Dental Assisting at SAIT.

Melanie Vincent- Melanie Vincent is a first-year Trojan coming from Ladysmith, British Columbia. Vincent is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT and was the team captain of the Cowichan Valley Capitals last season.

Annette Jensen- 23-year-old Annette Jensen is a first-year Trojan from Chestermere, Alberta. Jensen traveled to Prague, Czech Republic in 2002 to play hockey with a team consisting of players from Canada and the United States.

Bret Seaton- Born in Brooks, Alberta, Bret Seaton is currently playing her first season with the Trojans. Seaton played for the rival University of Calgary Dinos last season and is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT.

Nicole Hunter- 19-year-old Nicole Hunter is currently playing in her second-year with the Trojans. Hunter is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and is from Victoria, British Columbia.

Tonya Faasse- Tonya Faasse is currently playing in her third-year as a SAIT Trojan. Faasse was last seasons ACAC Athlete of the Year, Sherwood Hockey Player of the Year and was named to the ACAC All-Conference 1st team. Faasse comes to Calgary from Kelowna, British Columbia.

Sheena Smigelski- Second-year Trojan Sheena Smigelski comes to SAIT from Oyen, Alberta. Smigelski previously played for Team Alberta and is enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program at SAIT.

Emily Burton- Born in Claresholm, Alberta, Emily Burton joins the Trojans for her first season. Burton previously played for the Okotoks Oilers and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT.

Kelsey Marshall- From Calgary, Alberta Kelsey Marshall is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Marshall is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and is a graduate of the National Sports Academy in Calgary.

Chilla Fedoruk- Third-year Trojan and Assistant Captain, Chilla Fedoruk is from Calgary, Alberta. Fedoruk is enrolled in the Chemical Technology program at SAIT.

Andy Dow- Born in Invermere, British Columbia, Andy Dow is currently playing her third season as a SAIT Trojan. Dow is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and has won two ACAC championships with the Trojans.

Jordan Lonsberry- Jordan Lonsberry, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Virden Manitoba. Lonsberry is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and won gold last season at “AA” provincials.

Shannon Knight- First-year Trojan, Shannon Knight comes to Calgary from Golden, British Columbia. Knight is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and previously played for the BC Outback hockey team.

Michela Gellert- Michela Gellert is currently playing her second season as a SAIT Trojan. Gellert is from Kelowna, British Columbia and previously played for Team B.C.

Jaime Teichman- Fourth-year Trojan and team captain, Jaime Teichman comes to Calgary from Prince George, British Columbia. Teichman has won two ACAC championships with SAIT and was Rookie of the Year in the 2004-05 season.

Ashton Pongratz- Aston Pongratz, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Jasper, Alberta. Pongratz is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans.

Andrea Coutts- Born in Calgary, Alberta, forward Andrea Coutts is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Coutts is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plans on traveling around the world after college.

Amanda Gushue- Born in Calgary, Alberta, forward Amanda Gushue is currently playing her second season as a SAIT Trojan. Gushue has won an ACAC championship with the Trojans and has also won a Club Championship at golf in Calgary.

Natalie Gerstmar- Natalie Gerstmar, a second-year Trojan and goalie, is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. Gerstmar has previously played for the Mount Royal Cougars as well as the University of Calgary Dinos.

Lindsay Coghlan- First-year Trojan goaltender, Lindsay Coghlan, comes to Calgary from Okotoks, Alberta. Coghlan is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and previously played for the Okotoks Oilers.

Men's Hockey Team Player Profiles

Will Rathje- After not being able to play in the 2004-05 hockey season due to a herniated disc in his back, Rathje went on to become an SJHL All-star. Rathje is a first-year Trojan who plays defence and comes to Calgary from Mannville, Alberta.

Alex Greenlay- Born and raised in Golden, B.C, Greenlay joins the Trojans for his first season as a defenceman. Greenlay is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and learned to play hockey on the outdoor rinks in Golden.

Kirk Deeg- Born in Strathmore, Alberta, Kirk Deeg joins the Trojans this season coming from the Olds Grizzly’s. In the 2006-07 season, Deeg was the Grizzly’s most dedicated player.

Blake McCullough- Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, defenceman Blake McCullough joins the Trojans this year for his first season. McCullough is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT and has played for previous teams such as the Calgary Stampeders hockey team and the Yorkton Terriers.

Aaron Peace- Defenceman Aaron Peace is currently playing his third-year as a SAIT Trojan. Peace has won an ACAC championship in the 2004-05 season with the Trojans and was named a 1st Team All-star in the 2005-06 season.

Michael Ewanchuk- 22-year-old Michael Ewanchuk is currently playing his second-season as a SAIT Trojan. Ewanchuk is enrolled in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program at SAIT and comes to Calgary from Fort St. John, British Columbia.

Adam Knight- From Prince George, British Columbia, Adam Knight is in the Trojan line-up for his fourth year. Knight was a cast member in the movie “Miracle” and played the role of Tim Harrer.

Marcus Wiebe- Defenceman Marcus Wiebe comes to the Trojans from Armstrong, British Columbia. Wiebe is playing his second-season as a SAIT Trojan and is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT.

Jeff Blaquiere- Coming from the North Battleford North Stars, Jeff Blaquiere joins the Trojans for his first season. Last season Blaquiere had a career best with 56 points and was named 1st line All-star in the All-star game.

Kyle Dorowicz- First-year Trojan, Kyle Dorowicz comes to Calgary from Olds, Alberta. Dorowicz plays forward and enjoys music, movies and camping.

Darnell Glass- From Craven Saskatchewan, Darnell Glass joins the Trojans for his first season. Glass is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and enjoys poker and wakeboarding.

Blair Gray- Second-year Trojan, Blair Gray comes to Calgary from Comox, British Columbia. Gray was the captain and M.V.P of the Lloydminster Bobcats in the 2005-06 season and enjoys camping, fishing and going to the lake.

Cam Doull- Born in Marwayne, Alberta, Cam Doull is currently playing his fourth season as a SAIT Trojan. Doull won an ACAC championship with the Trojans last season as an assistant captain. Music concerts, lake time and traveling are activities Doull enjoys outside of hockey.

Dallas Costanzo- Captain of the Trojans, Dallas Costanzo is currently playing his third season. Costanzo won the Trojan Award as well as the ACAC Championship last season with the Trojans and was named Rookie of the Year in the 2005-06 season.

T.J. Babey- Playing his fifth season as a SAIT Trojan, T.J Babey has won two championships in three years as a Trojan. Babey led the Trojans in playoff scoring last season and also enjoys baseball and golf.

Brock Michalsky- First-year Trojan, Brock Michalsky comes to Calgary from Caroline, Alberta. Michalsky holds the AJHL record for most games played and enjoys quading and boating in his spare time.

Kyle Gladue- From Fort McMurray, Alberta, Kyle Gladue is currently playing in his third-season as a SAIT Trojan. Gladue is enrolled in the Health Nutrition program at SAIT and enjoys playing the guitar when he has free time.

Derek Werenka- Coming from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the WHL, Derek Werenka joins the Trojans for his first season. Werenka is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and is coming off of a herniated disc back injury.

Shane Lust- Born in Calgary, Alberta, Shane Lust joins the Trojans for his first season. Lust is a forward who was the leading scorer and M.V.P last season with the Calgary Royals.

Tyler Milford- 23-year-old Tyler Milford is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Milford won the ACAC Championship with the Trojans last season and enjoys playing Xbox 360 in his spare time.

Kevin Lessard- First-year Trojan, Kevin Lessard, comes to Calgary from St. Foy, Quebec. Lessard was the assistant captain for the Canmore Eagles last season and won the Coach’s Choice award.

Jonathan Leinweber- Second-year Trojan, Jonathan Leinweber, has played in Calgary his whole hockey career. Prior to the Trojans, Leinweber played for the Calgary Royals. Leinweber enjoys golfing and baseball in his spare time.

Joel Barrett- Joel Barrett is a first-year Trojan from Calgary, Alberta. Barrett plays forward and enjoys watching movies when he is away from the hockey rinks.

Bryn Gagnon- Third-year Trojan, Bryn Gagnon comes to Calgary from Armstrong, British Columbia. Gagnon is an assistant captain and was Athlete of the Year last season and well as team M.V.P.

Darren Zurkan- Darren Zurkan, a second-year Trojan comes to the team from Airdrie, Alberta. Prior to the Trojans, Zurkan played for the Brooks Bandits where he was team captain and leading scorer.

Reese St. Goddard- Second-year Trojan goalie, Reese St. Goddard, was born in Calgary, Alberta. St. Goddard is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT and has played against Sidney Crosby.

Matt Allen- SAIT Goalie Matt Allen is from Calgary, Alberta and is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. Allen was the AJHL “All League” Team Goaltender in the 2004 season and was a Viking Cup Nominee in 2002.

SAIT Trojan Defends Court and Country

James Poirier is both a student and a SAIT Trojan on the men’s Volleyball team but what sets him apart from other athletes is that he is also enlisted in the Canadian Navy.

Poirier, 22, got the call that he was accepted to the military just five days before school started. However, he says the call was a bit of a relief as the Canadian Navy paid him back for his tuition, book fees, lab fees, equipment costs and also pays for his transportation.

Poirier is a first-year Trojan who was born in Perth, Ontario. In addition to his volleyball skills, he also played football for the University of Guelph where he received three awards: Honourable Mention for Offensive Line, Suicide Award and Most Improved Player.

He is enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at SAIT and says that going to school is his job in the Canadian Navy right now.

“When I graduate from here I will be going off to POET (Performance Oriented Electronics Training) courses and MOC (Military Occupation Training) training…but as of right now, my job is to go to school,” Poirier said.

School, volleyball, and being a member of the Canadian Navy may seem too much to handle, but not for Poirier.

“Absolutely not…I have more than enough time to keep up with all my homework, I have enough time to go out with friends as well as play volleyball and go to classes.”

Poirier also talked about how the Navy encourages him to be a part of extracurricular activities to ensure he is staying in top shape.

“They love the fact I joined volleyball.”

Struggling to make ends meet, Poirier was working two jobs and logging in over 60 hours a week. His friends suggested to him that the Canadian Navy might be something he would be interested in.

“I’m making more money now than when I was working 60 plus hours a week.”

“I’m going to school, I’m bettering my life and when I leave school I will be automatically fast-tracked.”

Poirier talked about how being accepted into the Canadian Navy is one of his biggest accomplishments.

“Joining the Navy, getting out doing something really changing my life around is the best thing that’s happened to me so far in my life.”

Being accepted to the Canadian Navy requires Canadian citizenship, minimum of 16 years of age, meeting certain education requirements for your occupation as well as stringent fitness requirements and an in-depth interview. After graduation, recruits must serve an obligatory three years of service.

Trojans Take On Team China


The SAIT Trojans women’s hockey team took on Team China Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the SAIT arena.

After China had already beat the University of Calgary Dinos and the Mount Royal Cougars of the ACAC, as well as the national champion University of Alberta Pandas, the Trojans pulled off an impressive 5-2 win.

“We came ready to play,” Nicole Hunter, a second-year Trojan, said.

With a couple of unfortunate losses before the winter break, the Trojans were ready to play after a week of hard practices.

“We knew we weren’t the team that we should have been…and knew that it would happen again if we didn’t step up our game,” Bret Seaton, a first-year Trojan, said.

Although the Chinese national team displayed fast skating, great passing ability and toughness in the corners, the outcome didn’t go their way.

“We weren’t ready to play, I could tell in warm-up,” Steve Carlyle, Team China’s head coach, said.

The team has been in Calgary since Oct. 1 and will be heading home Dec. 23. With only one other women’s team in China to compete against, Team China felt coming to Canada would give them more competition and improve their skills.

“We’ve really improved although it was hard to tell that tonight,” Carlyle said.

Carlyle also talked about the variation of teams they can compete against while being in Canada.

“We can find teams of all different levels here.”

Team China forward, Su Zi Wei, also talked about how she has definitely learned more from playing against higher level teams and how the experience has been great, through the help of the team’s translator.

With Team China having a 1-0 lead after the first period, the Trojans responded with 4 unanswered goals in the second, many which were on the power play due to Team China’s rough play.

After Emily Burton’s second goal of the game in the middle of the third, the Trojans took a 5-1 lead. Team China responded with 5:54 left in the game, but the Trojans earlier effort gave them the 5-2 win.

“It was those little things that we did…I think the girls were hungry tonight,” Graham Thomas, Trojans head coach, said.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Men's Volleyball-Nov.23, Nov. 24

The SAIT Trojan men beat the Red Deer College Kings on Friday with a score of 3-2. However, Saturday they fell to the Kings with a score of 1-3.


MEN'S VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
as of December 1, 2007
Blue Division

Team---------------POINTS
Mount Royal----------26
Red Deer--------------18
MacEwan-------------18
SAIT-------------------18
Briercrest-------------12
King's------------------4
Grande Prairie-----------0

White Division

Team------------------POINTS
Medicine Hat-------------18
Lakeland------------------18
Keyano--------------------10
Lethbridge-----------------8
NAIT------------------------6
Portage---------------------0

Feb. 22-24: MRC hosts ACAC Men's Volleyball Championship

Women's Volleyball-Nov.23, Nov.24

The Trojan women lost both games of the weekend to the Red Deer College Queens. The Trojans lost 0-3 on Friday and 1-3 on Saturday.


WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
as of December 1, 2007
Blue Division

Team----------------POINTS
Mount Royal----------26
MacEwan-------------20
Red Deer------------- 20
Grande Prairie------- 16
King's-------------------6
SAIT --------------------6
Briercrest---------------2

White Division

Team-----------------POINTS
Lakeland---------------16
Lethbridge-------------14
NAIT-------------------12
Medicine Hat----------10
Keyano------------------8
Portage-----------------0

Feb. 22-24: RDC hosts ACAC Women's Volleyball Championship






Men's Basketball-Nov. 23, Nov.24

The Trojan men played home and home matches against the cross-town rival Mount Royal Cougars over the weekend. SAIT lost both games to the second place Cougars, 62-89 on Friday and 58-75 Saturday.


MEN'S BASKETBALL STANDINGS

as of December 1, 2007
North Division

Team----------------POINTS
Lakeland----------------24
MacEwan---------------22
Concordia---------------16
Grande Prairie----------12
King's--------------------12
NAIT---------------------10
Augustana----------------0

South Division

Team---------------POINTS
Red Deer----------------18
Mount Royal------------16
Lethbridge--------------12
Briercrest----------------6
Medicine Hat------------6
SAIT----------------------2

Women's Basketball-Nov.23, Nov.24

The match-up between the SAIT Trojans and the Mount Royal College Cougars women’s basketball teams was the top rivalry of the weekend. Both undefeated teams split the weekend with each winning home games. SAIT is still at the top of the ACAC south division, however they have played 2 more games than the Cougars.


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STANDINGS
as of December 1, 2007

North Division

Team------------------POINTS
Concordia---------------24
King's-------------------18
Grande Prairie---------18
MacEwan---------------16
NAIT---------------------8
Augustana---------------6
Lakeland
-----------------6

South Division

Team---------------POINTS
SAIT--------------------18
Mount Royal-----------16
Lethbridge-------------14
Medicine Hat-----------8
Red Deer----------------4
Briercrest
---------------0

Women's Hockey-Nov.23, Nov.25


The Trojan women played their city rivals, the Mount Royal Cougars and U of C Dinos this weekend. SAIT lost Friday night against the Cougars with a score of 4-1.

The Trojans played the U of C Dinos Sunday afternoon and lost 3-1. After recieveing 0 points this weekend, the Trojans fall to fourth place in the ACAC standings.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY STANDINGS
as of December 1, 2007
Team-----------POINTS
Mount Royal---------20
Red Deer -------------17
U of C-----------------15
SAIT-------------------13
MacEwan-------------11
NAIT-------------------6

Men's Hockey-Nov.23, Nov.24

The Trojan men’s hockey team took on the undefeated Mount Royal College Cougars for a challenge at the top spot in the ACAC. The Trojans came away with two wins: 8-5 on Friday and a huge 7-0 win on Saturday, making it a 4 point weekend. SAIT is currently only two points behind Mount Royal and in second place in the ACAC.


MEN'S HOCKEY STANDINGS
as of December 1, 2007

Team -------------POINTS
Mount Royal---------21
MacEwan-------------19
SAIT ------------------18
Briercrest-------------14
Concordia------------12
NAIT ------------------10
Augustana--------------7

Monday, November 19, 2007

Upcoming Home Games

Friday Nov. 23:

Women's Basketball- 6:30 p.m versus MRC Cougars

Men's Basketball- 8:30 p.m versus MRC Cougars

Women's Hockey- 7:30 p.m versus MRC Cougars

Saturday Nov. 24

Women's Volleyball- 5:00 p.m versus RDC Queens

Men's Volleyball- 7:00 p.m versus RDC Queens

Men's Hockey- 6:00 p.m versus MRC Cougars

Trojan Womens Hockey


The SAIT Trojans women's hockey team picked up two of a possible four points this past weekend against the current leaders, the Red Deer Queens. Although the Trojans out-shot the Queens on Thursday Nov.15, the Trojans were defeated 5-4. Trojan goals were scored by Jaime Teichman, Chilla Fedoruk, Sheena Heaton and Shannon Knight.

Answering to the loss, the Trojans gave their best effort to the Queens Friday Nov. 16 and walked away with a 6-3 win. Trojan goals were scored by Jaime Teichman, Tonya Faasse, Nicolette Hogg-Zaddery, Nicole Hunter, Emily Burton and Kelsey Marshall.