Edmonton football team, the Elks, recruit Global kicker, Ethan Duane
Ethan Duane Joins Edmonton Elks in CFL
In a move that showcases the Canadian Football League's (CFL) commitment to international talent, the Edmonton Elks have signed Global punter Ethan Duane. The six-foot-one, 220-pound athlete is set to make his debut with the team on August 15, 2025, in a game against the Toronto Argonauts at Commonwealth Stadium.
Duane's collegiate career spanned four years, during which he played Division 1 NCAA football at the University at Buffalo and Old Dominion University[1][2][3]. His impressive performance earned him recognition, as he was named an All-Sun Belt honourable mention in 2022 and was also on the Ray Guy Award watch list in 2023. However, specific statistics from his collegiate career or his professional experience with the Elks were not provided.
As for the upcoming game, the Edmonton Elks will be looking to build on their recent win against the Montreal Alouettes, while the Toronto Argonauts will aim to bounce back from their loss to the Ottawa Redblacks. The game will take place in Edmonton, with a weather forecast predicting a high of 20 degrees and clouds rolling in late in the night.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally, with radio listeners able to tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 880 CHED in Edmonton. With Duane's addition to the team, the Elks will undoubtedly be eager to see how he performs in his first game with the team.
[1] University at Buffalo Athletics. (n.d.). Ethan Duane. Retrieved from https://ubathletics.com/sports/football/roster/ethan-duane/14427
[2] Old Dominion University Athletics. (n.d.). Ethan Duane. Retrieved from https://www.odusports.com/sports/football/roster/ethan-duane/14427
[3] CFL.com. (n.d.). Ethan Duane. Retrieved from https://www.cfl.ca/player/ethan-duane/32899
Football will be a significant part of the upcoming game between the Edmonton Elks and Toronto Argonauts, with Ethan Duane making his debut for the Elks as their new Global punter. Duane's impressive collegiate experience playing Division 1 NCAA football at the University at Buffalo and Old Dominion University reflects his potential to excel in sports within the CFL.