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Huskies
History
(1962,
1963, 1964, 2004 & 2005 Canadian Champions)
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On
the Field
The Edmonton Huskies Football Club was formed
in 1947 as the Edmonton Athletic Association and commenced
play in the four-team Alberta Junior Football League. In
1952, the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Wildcats were
the two sponsors of the Edmonton Football Association, until
the Oilers became the Edmonton Huskies in 1954.
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"The
Legacy Under the Bridge "
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The Huskies now play in the six-team Prairie Football Conference,
consisting of the Huskies, Edmonton Wildcats, Calgary Colts,
Regina Prairie Thunder, Saskatoon Hilltops, and Winnipeg
Rifles. The Canadian Junior Football League is represented
by 20 teams and competes annually for the national title
known as the Canadian Bowl
The
Huskies colors of black and gold were adopted in 1954. After
a number of variations over the years, the club in 1995
went back to the colors and style of uniform worn by the
Huskies of the 1962, 63, 64 era where the Huskies were national
champions.
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Off the Field
As a non-profit organization, the Edmonton Huskies
rely heavily on the support of the Edmonton community in a number
of ways. In addition to corporate sponsorships, private donations
and player registration fees, the club also calls upon players,
parents and executive to work a variety of events to keep the
club economically sound.
Bingos, casinos and the popular 50-50 at all Edmonton Eskimo
home games are the main sources of revenue that allow the Huskies
to compete at this high level of competitive football. 100%
commitment is required of all members of the organization in
these fundraising activities all year long. |
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In the Classroom
The Huskies are highly in involved in developing
their players scholastically as well as physically. Any player
attending a post secondary institution while on the roster
of the Huskies is automatically eligible for a number of scholarships.
The only requirements are an acceptable grade point average
and a player in good standing, meaning that they have taken
part in all functions as a player as well as off the field
fund raising activities. With these types of programs the
Edmonton Huskies Football Club are dedicated building a player,
both of strong mind and character.
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For the Edmonton Huskies the results off the field are as
important to the successes on the field. With the continued
support of an active executive, alumni, and parent support
group, the Huskies will assuredly continue to produce top
quality athletes and valuable members of the Edmonton community.
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