Tim St. Pierre
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Tim St. Pierre is a professional Canadian football
fullback
and long snapper
for the Calgary Stampeders
of the Canadian Football League
. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos
in the third round of the 2008 CFL Draft
. He played CIS football
for the Saint Mary's Huskies
.
Personal: His wife is Emily Kennedy St. Pierre. Tim spends the off-season in Las Vegas, NV.
Tim St.Pierre was drafted as a Linebacker
/ Long snapper
by the Edmonton Eskimos
via (Calgary Stampeders
) of the Canadian Football League
in the third round (19th overall) of the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft
. "He's blue collar," said Eskimos head coach Danny Maciocia
"All business. He's a kid we think is going to be an impact special-teams player."
During his rookie season Tim wore jersey #48 and made his CFL debut on June 28 at Mosaic Stadium
against the Saskatchewan Roughriders
and saw his first action as a long snapper on October 4 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
. St.Pierre played in all 18 regular season games, the Eastern Division
semi-final at Canad Inns Stadium
versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
and the Eastern Division Finals against the Montreal Alouettes
in Olympic Stadium
. Tim recorded his first career special teams tackle on July 10 at Commonwealth Stadium
against the Toronto Argonauts
with a total of 3 tackles on the season.
Eskimos 2009 Season
St.Pierre started the year wearing #48, changing his jersey to #55 in week 5, played in all 18 regular season games and the Western Division
semi-final at McMahon Stadium
against the Calgary Stampeders
. Tim recorded his first defensive tackle on August 8 at Ivor Wynne Stadium
against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
, had a career high of 3 defensive tackles versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders
on August 20 and recovered his first career fumble on October 30 at Commonwealth Stadium
against the Toronto Argonauts
. St.Pierre finished the year with 11 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, a recovered fumble and 2 special teams tackles in the western semi-final.
Eskimos 2010 Season
"Tim St.Pierre played valuable snaps for us last year at linebacker and is going to be our long-snapper." announced Eskimos head coach Richie Hall
saying the decision to make Tim the starting long snapper "was to get versatility in all our personnel." St.Pierre changed his jersey to #53 in the off season, played in 17 regular season games and finished the year with 1 defensive tackle, 13 special teams tackles, a recovered fumble and was named the Eskimos Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Nominee for 2010.
Tim St.Pierre became an eligible CFL Free Agent
on February 16, 2011 after failing to come to terms on a new agreement with Eric Tillman, general manager and vice-president of football operations for the Edmonton Eskimos
. The General manager
and Head coach
, John Hufnagel
of the Calgary Stampeders
announced on the same day that they had signed Tim to the club and believed, “He will provide excellent depth for our football team".
Canadian football
Canadian football is a form of gridiron football played exclusively in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed prolate spheroid ball into the opposing team's scoring area...
fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
and long snapper
Long snapper
In American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible....
for the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
in the third round of the 2008 CFL Draft
2008 CFL Draft
The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA....
. He played CIS football
CIS football
Twenty-six universities across Canada compete in football under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport . The teams are divided into four conferences, drawing from the four regional associations of the CIS: Canada West Universities Athletic Association, Ontario University Athletics, Quebec...
for the Saint Mary's Huskies
Saint Mary's Huskies
The Saint Mary's Huskies are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their primary home turf is Huskies Stadium located in the centre of the University's campus....
.
Personal: His wife is Emily Kennedy St. Pierre. Tim spends the off-season in Las Vegas, NV.
Edmonton Eskimos
Eskimos 2008 Season2008 Edmonton Eskimos season
The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 60th overall. The Eskimos finished 4th in the West division, but made the playoffs because of the "crossover" rule. Edmonton became the first Western team to win the East Semi-Final...
Tim St.Pierre was drafted as a Linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
/ Long snapper
Long snapper
In American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible....
by the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
via (Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
) of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
in the third round (19th overall) of the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft
2008 CFL Draft
The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA....
. "He's blue collar," said Eskimos head coach Danny Maciocia
Danny Maciocia
Danny Maciocia is the head coach of the Université de Montréal Carabins football team. He is also the former general manager & director of football operations of the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and former offensive coordinator with the André-Grasset Phénix, a CEGEP team in...
"All business. He's a kid we think is going to be an impact special-teams player."
During his rookie season Tim wore jersey #48 and made his CFL debut on June 28 at Mosaic Stadium
Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field is a sports stadium located in Regina, Saskatchewan which is used primarily to play Canadian football. It has been the home of the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders in rudimentary form since 1910 and as a complete stadium since 1936...
against the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
and saw his first action as a long snapper on October 4 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
. St.Pierre played in all 18 regular season games, the Eastern Division
Canadian Football League East Division
The East Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the East Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.- Pre-1907 :...
semi-final at Canad Inns Stadium
Canad Inns Stadium
Canad Inns Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located north of Polo Park Shopping Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Stadium, named for hotel chain Canad Inns, and originally completed in 1953, seats 29,533 for football...
versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
and the Eastern Division Finals against the Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
in Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium (Montreal)
The Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics...
. Tim recorded his first career special teams tackle on July 10 at Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
against the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
with a total of 3 tackles on the season.
Eskimos 2009 Season
2009 Edmonton Eskimos season
The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 52nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 61st overall. The Eskimos finished the season in third place with a 9–9 record. They appeared in the West Semi-Final where they lost to the Calgary Stampeders.- CFL Draft :The 2009 CFL Draft took...
St.Pierre started the year wearing #48, changing his jersey to #55 in week 5, played in all 18 regular season games and the Western Division
Canadian Football League West Division
The West Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the West Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.-Pre-1936:...
semi-final at McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located in Calgary, Alberta. The stadium is owned by the University of Calgary and operated by the McMahon Stadium Society....
against the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
. Tim recorded his first defensive tackle on August 8 at Ivor Wynne Stadium
Ivor Wynne Stadium
Ivor Wynne Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located at the corner of Balsam and Beechwood Avenues, two blocks west of Gage Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
, had a career high of 3 defensive tackles versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
on August 20 and recovered his first career fumble on October 30 at Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
against the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
. St.Pierre finished the year with 11 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, a recovered fumble and 2 special teams tackles in the western semi-final.
Eskimos 2010 Season
2010 Edmonton Eskimos season
The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 53rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 62nd overall. After the Eskimos lost the final game of the season, they were eliminated from playoff contention, despite winning five of their last seven games.This is also the first time since...
"Tim St.Pierre played valuable snaps for us last year at linebacker and is going to be our long-snapper." announced Eskimos head coach Richie Hall
Richie Hall
Richie Hall is the defensive coordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was formerly the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos from 2009–2010.- Early years :...
saying the decision to make Tim the starting long snapper "was to get versatility in all our personnel." St.Pierre changed his jersey to #53 in the off season, played in 17 regular season games and finished the year with 1 defensive tackle, 13 special teams tackles, a recovered fumble and was named the Eskimos Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Nominee for 2010.
Calgary Stampeders
Stampeders 2011 Season2011 Calgary Stampeders season
The 2011 Calgary Stampeders season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 77th overall. The Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West division with a 11–7 record and lost the West Semi-Final game to the Edmonton Eskimos....
Tim St.Pierre became an eligible CFL Free Agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
on February 16, 2011 after failing to come to terms on a new agreement with Eric Tillman, general manager and vice-president of football operations for the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
. The General manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
and Head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
, John Hufnagel
John Hufnagel
John Coleman Hufnagel is a Canadian football coach and former pro quarterback. He is currently the head coach of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League...
of the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
announced on the same day that they had signed Tim to the club and believed, “He will provide excellent depth for our football team".