Chris Getzlaf
| No. 89 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
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| Career information | |
|---|---|
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Slotback |
| College | University of Regina |
Chris Getzlaf (born January 9, 1983) is a Canadian professional football slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life
Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Getzlaf grew up playing ice hockey in addition to football with his younger brother, Ryan,[1] an NHL All-Star for the Anaheim Ducks.
Playing career
Getzlaf played with the junior Prairie Thunder[1] and collegiate Regina Rams in his hometown before being drafted by the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the fifth round, 33th overall, in the 2007 CFL Draft. He was then traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with Corey Holmes in exchange for Jason Armstead on August 19, 2007.[2] Getzlaf made his CFL debut in 2008 with Saskatchewan against the Calgary Stampeders and recorded his first career CFL catch and touchdown.
Awards
- First Team All-Canadian (collegiate) - 2006[2]
References
- ^ a b "The life athletic with Ryan Getzlaf". CANOE. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ a b "Chris Getzlaf". Canadian Football League. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
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