League Awards

AFL Trophies

Moosehead Cup

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The Moosehead Cup is awarded annually to the AFL Championship Team.

  • 2009 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers
  • 2010 - UNB Saint John Seawolves
  • 2011 - Holland College Hurricanes
  • 2012 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers
  • 2013 - Holland College Hurricanes
  • 2014 - Holland College Hurricanes
  • 2015 - Holland College Hurricanes
  • 2016 - Dalhousie University Tigers
  • 2017 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers
  • 2018 - Dalhousie University Tigers
  • 2019 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers
  • 2021 - Dalhousie University Tigers
  • 2022 – Dalhousie University Tigers
  • 2023 - UNB Fredericton Reds

Holland College Hurricanes (4 Championships)

UNB Fredericton Red Bombers (5 Championships)

Dalhousie University Tigers (4 Championship)

UNB Saint John Seawolves (1 Championship)


Jack Irving Trophy

Jack Irving Trophy

The Jack Irving Trophy is awarded annually to the AFL team with the best regular season record.

*2009 - Saint John Seawolves

*2010 - Saint John Seawolves

*2011 - Holland College Hurricanes

*2012 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers

*2013 - Saint John Seawolves

*2014 - Holland College Hurricanes

*2015 - Holland College Hurricanes

*2016 - Dalhousie Tigers

*2017 - UNB Fredericton Red Bombers

*2018 - Dalhousie Tigers

*2019- UNB Fredericton Red Bombers

*2021 – Dalhousie Tiger

*2022 - UNB Fredericton Reds

*2023 - UNB Fredericton Reds

Most Wins

  • Seawolves (3 times)
  • Hurricanes (3 times)
  • Reds (5 times)
  • Tigers (3 times)

Achievement Award

Mike Dollimore

The Atlantic Football League recognized the outstanding contribution of Mike Dollimore as builder and head coach of the UNB Red Bombers Football Club. Through his work and wisdom Mike has enriched the team he coached and the league in which he participated. His efforts always sought only the best for his players and for the AFL.

Terry Allen

The Atlantic Football League recognized the contribution of Terry Allen as Commissioner of the Atlantic Football League. Through his skills at organization and his openness to discourse, he strengthened the AFL through its critical years of growth. His integrity and love of the game are now part of our tradition through his efforts as our Commissioner.

Dave Grandy

The Atlantic Football League recognized the contributions of Dave Grandy as the head coach of the UNB Saint John Seawolves Football Team. His passion for football at all levels of play and his strength of purpose coupled with his integrity of character has shaped the Seawolves and the Atlantic Football League.

Michael O'Grady

The Atlantic Football League recognized the contributions of Michael O'Grady as President of the Holland Hurricanes Football Team. Mike was instrumental in bringing the Hurricanes to the Atlantic Football League and was a key member of the board for nearly a decade.

Larry Timms

The Atlantic Football League recognized the contributions of Larry Timms. Larry served as league secretary-treasurer and UNB Saint John Treasurer from 2009-2018. Larry was a key figure and valuable member of growing the Atlantic Football League

Brian Freeman

The Atlantic Football League recognized the contributions of Brian Freeman as a key board member of the UNB Red Bombers. Brian's hard work and dedication to the team has permanently brought football back to the, "Hill," in Fredericton.


AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2023 SEASON

2023 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Jonah Rawlines #17 UNB Reds
Offensive Player of the Year: Cam Hayward #40 UNB Reds
Defensive Player of the Year: Ethan Rae #30 UNB Reds
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Mitch Shaw #77 UNB Reds
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Loagn Steeves #90 Dalhousie Tigers
Rookie of the Year: Ethan Lord #12 Dalhousie Tigers
Special Teams Player of the Year: Simon Hales #14 Holland College Hurricanes
Coach of the Year: Vince Sturgeon UNB Reds

2023 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Jonah Rawlines #17 UNB Reds
Running Back Cam Hayward #40 UNB Reds
Caden Quong #18 Dalhousie Tigers
Receiver: Ethan Lord #12 Dalhousie Tigers
Matt Lawton #9 Dalhousie Tigers
Mitch Spence #6 Holland Collge Hurricanes
Brian Fitzgerald #2 Holland College Hurricanes
Nick Parker #84/ Brady Manderville #87 UNB Reds
Offensive Line: Louis Fiset #65 Dalhousie Tigers
Sean Matheson #57 Dalhousie Tigers
Spencer Dean #62 UNB Reds
Mitch Shaw #64 UNB Reds
Chris Bennett #64 Holland College Hurricanes
Kicker: Simon Hales #14 Holland College Hurricanes

2023 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Christian Riley #59 Dalhousie Tigers
Logan Steeves #90 Dalhousie Tigers
Brayden Charette #33 Holland College Hurricanes
Donnie Sharpe #52 UNB Reds
Linebacker: Mathis Blais #25 Holland College Hurricanes
Owen Hamilton-White #33 Dalhousie Tigers
Eathan Rae #30 UNB Reds
Jordan Colpitts #33 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Backs: Logan Hillier #3 Dalhousie Tigers
Jaron Killam #15 UNB Reds
Connor Winrow #7 Holland College Hurricanes
Parker Orr #4 Holland College Hurricanes
Seb Brown #18 UNB Reds

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2022 SEASON

2022 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Hunter Sturgeon #22 UNB Reds
Offensive Player of the Year: Aiden Keefe #6 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Player of the Year: Liam Chisari #5 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Brendan Seymour #77 UNB Reds
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Tyler Hobbs #7 Holland College Hurricanes
Rookie of the Year: Mike MacKenzie #57 Dalhousie Tigers
Special Teams Player of the Year: Brayden Robinson Saint John
Coach of the Year: Dave Kelly Dalhousie Tigers

2022 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Hunter Sturgeon #22 UNB Reds
Running Back Javier Reyes Laundry #21 Dalhousie Tigers
John Freeze #20/Christian Desreux #20 UNB Reds/Holland College Hurricanes
Receiver: Aiden Keefe #6 Dalhousie Tigers
Austin Rowe #83 Saint John
Matt LaFluer #88 UNB Reds
Kyle Cameron #11 Holland College Hurricanes
Colten Allen #4 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Line: Ryan Gerard #62 Dalhousie Tigers
Louis Fiset #65 Dalhousie Tigers
Devon Dean #66 Saint John
Brenden Seymour #77/ Mitch Shaw #64 UNB Reds
Hendrik Aochina Holland College Hurricanes
Kicker: Kyle Cameron #11 Holland College Hurricanes
Returner: Daniel Nkonkomalimba #1 Holland College Hurricanes

2022 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Christian Riley #59 Dalhousie Tigers
Mike MacKenzie #57 Dalhousie Tigers
Tyler Hobbs #7 Holland College Hurricanes
Morgan Martin #57 UNB Reds
Linebacker: Joseph Bertram #27 Holland College Hurricanes
Max Parker #15 Dalhousie Tigers
Eathan Rae #30 UNB Reds
Liam Chisari #5 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Backs: Connor McCormick #23 Dalhousie Tigers
Jeremy Miller #32 Dalhousie Tigers
Griffen Chenier #31 Holland College Hurricanes
Hayden Machacynski #4 Holland College Hurricanes
Jordan Colpitts #33 UNB Reds

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2021 SEASON

2021 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Dylan Waugh #21 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Player of the Year: Hunter Sturgeon UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Player of the Year: Nate Whidden #33 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Brendan Seymour #77 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Kevin Dickens #99 Dalhousie Tigers
Rookie of the Year: Christian Desreaux #20 Holland College Hurricanes
Special Teams Player of the Year: Okyay Kepenek #77 Dalhousie Tigers
Coach of the Year: Mark Haggett Dalhousie Tigers

2021 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Chris Duplisea #10/Hunter Sturgeon #22 Dalhousie Tigers/UNB Red Bombers
Running Back Christian Desreux #20 Holland College Hurricanes
Dylan Waugh #21 UNB Red Bombers
Receiver: Aiden Keefe #6 Dalhousie Tigers
Jake McKay #12/Dominic Hall #3 UNB Red Bombers
Cameron Wall #6 Holland College Hurricanes
Matt Lindsay #11 Dalhousie Tigers
Austin Walker #80 Holland College Hurricanes
Offensive Line: Cal Zeran #67 Dalhousie Tigers
Louis Fiset #65 Dalhousie Tigers
Kyle Tower #68 UNB Red Bombers
Brenden Seymour #77 UNB Red Bombers
Stephen Sears #50/Justin Chandler #56 Holland College Hurricanes
Return Specialist: Brian Fitzgerald #2/Owen Dunfield #1 Holland College Hurricanes/UNB Saint John Seawolves
Heart & Hustle Josh Byron #8 Dalhousie Tigers

2021 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Kevin Dickens #99 Dalhousie Tigers
Tyler Raycroft #94 Dalhousie Tigers
Tyler Hobbs #7 Holland College Hurricanes
Morgan Martin #57 UNB Red Bombers
Robert Scoffield #92 UNB Red Bombers
Linebacker: Tyler Newson #33 Holland College Hurricanes
Nate Whidden #33 Dalhousie Tigers
Justin Ellingwood #45 UNB Red Bombers
Liam Chisari #5 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Backs: Will Keneford #25 Dalhousie Tigers
Jake Lynch #16 Holland College Hurricanes
Aiden Leszkowiat #31 Dalhousie Tigers
Josh Armstrong #15 UNB Red Bombers
Logan Hillier #3 Dalhousie Tigers

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2019 SEASON

2019 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Dylan Waugh #21 UNB Red Bombers
Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Duplisea #10 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Player of the Year: Jerome Tshimpangila #28 Holland College Hurricanes
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Luke Saunders #64 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Alec Ferris #30 UNB Red Bombers
Rookie of the Year: Justice Grant #23 Holland College Hurricanes
Special Teams Player of the Year: Jack Malo #9 Holland College Hurricanes
Coach of the Year: Vince Sturgeon UNB Red Bombers

2019 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Chris Duplisea #10 Dalhousie Tigers
Running Back Marco Antonio Briones-Gutierrez Holland College Hurricanes
Dylan Waugh #21 UNB Red Bombers
Receiver: Jack Underhill #88 Dalhousie Tigers
Matt LaFleur #88 UNB Red Bombers
(Punter) Matthew Uriah Kaye-Mitchell#17 Holland College Hurricanes
Seb Brown #4 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Jackson Green #87 UNB Red Bombers
Offensive Line: Cal Zeran #67 Dalhousie Tigers
Kyle Tower #68 UNB Red Bombers
Luke Saunders #64 UNB Red Bombers
Colin Cepecauer #57 Holland College Hurricanes
Griffin Quigley #75 Holland College Hurricanes
Return Specialist: Jack Malo #9 Holland College Hurricanes
Kicker: Matt Mills #77 UNB Red Bombers

2019 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Jesse Legault #56 Dalhousie Tigers
AJ Fields #93 Holland College Hurricanes
Tyler Hobbs #7 Holland College Hurricanes
Alex Ferris #30 UNB Red Bombers
Morgan Martin #90 UNB Red Bombers
Linebacker: Jerome Tshimpangila #28 Holland College Hurricanes
Liam Chisari #5 Dalhousie Tigers
Turner Sturgeon #22 UNB Red Bombers
Keegan Waters #56 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Backs: Isaac Ombotimbe #2 Dalhousie Tigers
Jack Malo #9 Holland College Hurricanes
Max Malo #26 Holland College Hurricanes
Marcus Urqhart #10 UNB Red Bombers
Justice Grant #23 Holland College Hurricanes

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2018 SEASON

2018 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Connor Manson # 5 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Duplisea #10 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Jennings-Lindsay # 53 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jacob Hanscom # 51 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Bradley Lawton # 99 Holland College Hurricanes
Rookie of the Year: Matthew-Uriah Kaye-Mitchell # 87 Holland College Hurricanes
Special Teams Player of the Year: Micah Hesman # 14 UNB Red Bombers
Coach of the Year: Mark Haggett Dalhousie Tigers

2018 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Chris Duplisea #10 Dalhousie Tigers
Running Back Zacchary Kuhn #21 Dalhousie Tigers
Dylan Waugh #21 UNB Red Bombers
Receiver: Alistair Chauhan # 4 Dalhousie Tigers
Micah Hesman #14 UNB Red Bombers
Matthew-Uriah Kaye-Mitchell # 87 Holland College Hurricanes
Riley Ring-Dineen #1 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Jarrett Walker #21 Holland College Hurricanes
Offensive Line: Cal Zeran #67 Dalhousie Tigers
Max Martin #65 Dalhousie Tigers
Jacob Hanscom # 51 UNB Red Bombers
Spencer McNamara #60 Holland College Hurricanes
Kyle Tower # 58 UNB Red Bombers
Return Specialist: Brennan Ciona # 8 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Colin Sleigh # 21 UNB Saint John Seawolves

2018 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Connor Manson # 5 Dalhousie Tigers
Robie Holland # 29 Dalhousie Tigers
Jessie Legault # 56 Dalhousie Tigers
Bradley Lawton # 99 Holland College Hurricanes
Gabriel St. Germain # 99 UNB Red Bombers
Linebacker: Zack Leger # 7 Dalhousie Tigers
Sam Jennings-Lindsay # 53 Dalhousie Tigers
Charlie Dee # 8 UNB Red Bombers
Alex Rose # 54 Holland College Hurricanes
Defensive Backs: Rob Wilson # 23 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Gordon Brown # 14 Dalhousie Tigers
Will Keneford # 25 Dalhousie Tigers
Donovan Small # 38 UNB Red Bombers
Denzel Gendron-Muscadin # 3 Holland College Hurricanes

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2017 SEASON

2017 Atlantic Football League Major Award Winners

Award Recipient Team
Most Valuable Player: Hunter Sturgeon # 14 UNB Red Bombers
Offensive Player of the Year: Turner Sturgeon # 22 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Player of the Year: Matt Fagan # 40 UNB Red Bombers
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jacob Hanscom # 51 UNB Red Bombers
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Brandon Wilson # 66 Holland College Hurricanes
Rookie of the Year: Eric Purcell # 52 Dalhousie Tigers
Special Teams Player of the Year: Brennan Davis # 7 Holland College Hurricanes
Coach of the Year: Dan McCullough UNB Red Bombers

2017 Atlantic Football League Offensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Quarterback: Hunter Sturgeon # 14 UNB Red Bombers
Running Back Turner Sturgeon # 22 UNB Red Bombers
Zack Leger # 7 Dalhousie Tigers
Receiver: Jason Cowperthwaite # 11 UNB Red Bombers
Anders Blizzard # 5 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Cole Brydges # 85 Holland College Hurricanes
Tyler Majuary # 13 Holland College Hurricanes
Alistair Chauhaun # 4 Dalhousie Tigers
Offensive Line: Jacob Hanscom # 51 UNB Red Bombers
Luke Saunders # 64 UNB Red Bombers
Ed Tingley # 59 Holland College Hurricanes
Owen Smith # 66 Dalhousie Tigers
Bailey Beshara # 55 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Return Specialist: Mitch McCoy # 4 UNB Red Bombers
Zacchary Kuhn # 21 Dalhousie Tigers
Kicker: Brennan Davis # 7 Holland College Hurricanes

2017 Atlantic Football League Defensive All-Stars

Award Recipient Team
Defensive Line: Josh Feaster # 74 Holland College Hurricanes
Brandon Wilson # 66 Holland College Hurricanes
Matt Fagan # 40 UNB Red Bombers
Jordan Grant # 57 Dalhousie Tigers
Jerrad Fawcett # 1 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Linebacker: Colin Landers # 25 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Torriano Curtis # 55 Holland College Hurricanes
Liam Manson # 6 Dalhousie Tigers
Defensive Backs: Gordon Brown # 14 Dalhousie Tigers
Mackenzie Campbell # 22 Holland College Hurricanes
Tristen Hull # 24 Holland College Hurricanes
Cody Reid # 23 UNB Saint John Seawolves
Riley Spear # 10 UNB Red Bombers
Punter: Jacob McNeil # 17 UNB Red Bombers

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2016 SEASON

OFFENSIVE LINE

  • ZACH DAVIDSON (Holland College)
  • JACOB HANSCOM (Fredericton)
  • CONNOR PAQUETTE (Dalhousie)
  • MAX MARTIN (Dalhousie)
  • LUKE SAUNDERS (Fredericton)

RECEIVERS

  • EUGENE MCMINNS (Holland College)
  • GUILLAUME BERNIER (Dalhousie)
  • JAY MCCRAE (Holland College)
  • LOUIS GAUVIN (Dalhousie)
  • TYLER CURNEW (Saint John)

RUNNING BACKS

  • ZACK LEGERE (Dalhousie)
  • TURNER STURGEON (Fredericton)

QUARTERBACK

  • NICK HUNSLEY (Dalhousie)

DEFENSIVE LINE

  • CONNOR MANSON (Dalhousie)
  • JERRAD FAWCETT (Saint John)
  • JESSE LEGAULT (Dalhousie)
  • BRANDON WILSON (Holland College)

LINEBACKERS

  • JACK CHAISSON (Dalhousie)
  • COLIN LANDERS (Saint John)
  • JACOB JURCINA (Fredericton)

DEFENSIVE BACKS

  • KENZIE MACNEIL (Dalhousie)
  • JAKE MCKAY (Fredericton)
  • ROB WILSON (Dalhousie)
  • MAX MALO (Holland College)
  • NICK GILLESPIE (Saint John)
  • AUSTIN RING (Saint John)

SPECIAL TEAMS

  • PUNTER: JACOB MCNEIL (Fredericton)
  • PLACE KICKER: LIAM CARTER (Holland College)
  • RETURNER: JAY MCCRAE (Holland College)

AFL LEAGUE ALL STARS 2015 SEASON

OFFENSE LINE

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 51 Jacob Hanscom Red Bombers
Fredericton 64 Luke Saunders Red Bombers
Dalhousie 60 Brian MacEachen Tigers
Holland College 59 Edward Tingley Hurricanes
Saint John 60 Keltie Baxter Seawolves

RECEIVERS

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 17 Josh Blanchard Red Bombers
Fredericton 4 Mitch McCoy Red Bombers
Dalhousie 80 Alex Bayne Tigers
Holland College 6 Jeff Hillier Hurricanes
Saint John 4 Henrik Tonning Seawolves

RUNNING BACKS

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 12 Jesse Hazell Red Bombers
Dalhousie 5 Zach Leger Tigers

QUARTERBACK

City Number Player Team
Holland College 10 Anton Sianchuk Hurricanes

DEFENSIVE LINE

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 43 Nick Richardson Red Bombers
Dalhousie 38 Giovanni Holmes Tigers
Holland College 56 D’Aiquin Wilmore Hurricanes
Saint John 52 Tyler Guimond Seawolves

LINEBACKERS

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 38 Charlie Dee Red Bombers
Dalhousie 50 Jack Chaisson Tigers
Saint John 12 Dustin Arsenault Seawolves

DEFENSIVE BACKS

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 20 Coel Storey Red Bombers
Dalhousie 18 Kenzie MacNeil Tigers
Holland College 21 Jay Dearborn Hurricanes
Holland College 23 Brandon Witman Hurricanes
Saint John 45 Tyler Curnew Seawolves

SPECIAL TEAMS

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 17 Josh Blanchard Red Bombers
Holland College 21 Jay Dearborn Hurricanes

AFL MAJOR AWARDS

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

City Number Player Team
Jacob Hanscom 51 Fredericton Red Bombers

OFFENSIVE PLAYER

City Number Player Team
Anton Sianchuk 10 Holland College Hurricanes

DEFENSIVE PLAYER

City Number Player Team
Jack Chaisson 50 Dalhousie Tigers

MVP

City Number Player Team
Fredericton 4 Mitch McCoy Red Bombers