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- ↑ "Nine former CJFL players were selected in the CFL Draft". Canadian Junior Football League. 2019-05-03.
- ↑ "B.C. Lions lineman suspended two games for hyperextending opponent's arm". The Globe and Mail.
- ↑ "Rottier retires after six seasons with Esks - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
