Fighting a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

Fighting a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

Ruben Harripersaud

Week 7! This week brought some crazy games, unforeseen endings, and new favourites emerging soon before the playoffs.

Div 1

The Unit's defence and offence were on full display against the Outlaws putting up 46 points and stalling them 4 times on offence. Kris Hope executed a good defensive gameplan, making it easy for Vinny to run the offence to a tune of 6tds. Led by Tshitshi Bukasa with 2 Tds, 2-point conversion and a crucial interception in the redzone to stop the Outlaws momentum. Justin White put up a heroic effort with 8 catches for 185 yards, 4 Tds and an interception. His 185 receiving yards ranks fourth all time for a single game record. If The Unit continue to play this well on both sides of the ball, their first championship is within reach!

Les Ranceurs were able to take advantage of a shorthanded Idaho Udapimps squad and hand them their first loss of the season. It was a defensive battle that Les Ranceurs were able to win on converting on turnovers. Understandably Brady wasn't on the same page with some of his receivers as he was stopped on his first three drives allowing Les Ranceurs to jump out to a 14-0 lead and never looked back. Eric Namts led the team with 92 receiving yards, 2 Tds, 2-point conversion and an interception. Les Ranceurs are knocking on the door for a playoff spot and are looking to make some noise coming down the stretch.

Iron Wolves were able to dominate KOLB 52-26 moving them second place in the division. Will Power had a clean sheet with 8 Tds for the game and the defence was able to get 3 picks. This unfortunately eliminates KOLB from playoff contention. KOLB is a talented squad, their record doesn't reflect how good they can be. Hopefully the fall season brings better results for the veteran squad. 

Div 2

Rejects welcomed back their starting QB PO, and pulled out a 20-19 overtime win. Keeping them in playoff contention. The Rejects defence was the story of the game. Khalil Agrebi led the way with 5 sacks and the game winning convert for the win. Raw Sauce defence gave their QB Ludovic Goulet chances to win this game but to no avail in the end. This loss could be one to look back on if Raw Sauce barely misses a playoff spot.

Simon Says won their matchup against Average Joes easily with great all-around performance, with everyone contributing on both sides of the ball. It has been a difficult season for Average Joes, as Jason Armenti tries to recapture that QB glory of being QB of the year last spring. Time is running out on Joe's to turn it around.  

Honor Game was not able to field enough roster players to avoid the dreaded forfeit. Iron Trollers with the victory inch closer to a playoff spot

Lions Den had a doubleheader and welcomed a familiar face from the past, QB Demario Cooper. Lions Den was able to put points, but came up short in both games against Thunderbuddies and Bines. After the two losses, Lion's Den hope of making the playoffs is pretty much done.  

Div 3

Unexpected outcome!: with both Ghosts and Nomades being 5-1 heading into the week, I don't think anyone excepted the Nomades to win, 45-13, in a statement win. This has the Nomades advancing to the 1 seed and Ghosts trailing right on their tail in the 2nd seed.

Quality passes: The Iron Trollers and La Horde faces off this week, and ended in a Horde win 38-19. The Iron Trollers struggles continue as Jon Evans was MIA this week leaving Rob white to throw. La Horde picked him off twice, both ending in pick sixes. Is it wrong to say I still believe in Iron Trollers to make a comeback and Josh Levine to turn back the clock and have 600 off the back half of the season? (ed's note: 600 what? You damn kids and your modern lingo and complicated haircuts!)

Div 4

Gold takeover: In an absolute shootout, Gold and A squad came out with a dub over F.A.T players in a match that went to 49-47. There was high tension in the game, that was thankfully exterminated with proper sportsmanship. The chatter began after commish Jon Evans left to get some water (ed's note: I was just letting things boil over to "see what would happen"). Both teams skill and perseverance shone in this match, being an amazing classic.

Quick dial 514: Team 514 and Atlas played this week in match that exceeded regulation and had 6 OT converts where it was Jean Phillipe Léveillé who finished the game receiving the convert from Thomas Svioski. 514 player Cheik Ibra Dieng had an astonishing 6 sacks tying the 3rd most sacks in a game record with 3 other players. 

Div 5

Titans bounce back: After a rough week last week, the Titans pick up a win over the blue brewers 8-6. The key factor of the game was Stephen Chows' safety that was ultimately the game deciding difference in the game. 

New QB1?: Thomas Knoj stepped up for Wong dynasty in their game against the Hive, throwing 6 and 0 (ed's note: damn kids!) for 249 passing yards. Wong dynasty won 38-12 in this match without noble captain advancing them to 5-1 comfortably in the 4 seed.

Women's Division 

Turned tables: As Reckless went up 2-0 against Les Gauloises in the first half, through Maelie Fecteaus' safety, Les Gauloises ran away with it in the second half scoring 4 times and ending the game 25-2.

"Never look a gift horse in the mouth"-Sir Charles Lytton:

In a close first half Crazy b's had a 12-8 lead and a fair lead going into the second half. But the Pink Panthers proved to be too much taking the lead in the second half and ending the game 21-12 with crazy b's coming so close to attempting to enter the 3rd seed.


(ed's note: Ruben didn't put a sign off, so I'll write one for him to be nice)

Well that's it for me, Ruben Harripersaud. I think Jon's the best and will literally fight anyone (to the death!) who says otherwise!

Ruben's Ramblings

Ruben's Ramblings

Ruben Harripersaud

Hello, MFL nation!

Week 6 gave us exciting matches, thrilling shootouts, and new teams talking themselves into heavy contenders.

Div 1

KOLB pulled off a huge win against the Outlaws! Though being shorthanded, Jonathan Plourde moved the offence up and down the field to a tune of 7 TDs, with 5 TDs going to Avery Klimas. The Outlaws defence was shorthanded, as old man Harripersaud was exposed on defence. Unfortunately, due to a roster error in subs, the game was deemed a forfeit. KOLB played their best game of the season, as they looked unstoppable!

The Unit defence bullied Double Dippers, as it stifled David Brisson for 5 interceptions. The veteran defence had contributions from everyone, as 4 players each had a pick. On offence, Vinny was steady throughout the game, converting 7 TDs. Double Dippers just have rack this up to a learning experience and move on to the next game.

Iron Wolves were able to get back into the win column, handing Double Dippers their second loss of the day. Dave Brisson was able to go head-to-head with Iron Wolves offence, relying Simon Dumas with 70 yds and 2 TDs. A crucial interception in the last minutes of the game by Zach Mastromonaco allowed IW to take over the game. Will Power was able to score on every drive, all but the last one with the game in hand. Zach Maastromonaco had a break out game, having 82 receiving yards, 3 TDs, XP, and pick. Zach has a big upside going ahead, and will have to play major role in the Iron Wolves becoming champs again.

Div 2

Thunder Buddies and Witching Hour came into the weekend with doubleheaders in the rain! They both managed to earn a split. TB was able to edge out Raw Sauce with a 25-24. It was a defensive battle, as each QB threw 2 interceptions. Frederick Buteau led the TB defence with 2 picks and a TD on offence. Raw Sauce defence kept them in the game, led by Marc-Antoine Leveillee with a pick six. Ludovic Goulet was only able to convert on 3 drives for the game. The difference in the game was a convert.

Witching Hour first game was a close one also, as they went to overtime, defeating Iron Trollers 13-12 in a low scoring game. Tristan Bigoneses was able to haul in the winning 1pt convert after IT failed on their attempt before. Both QBs had difficulty moving the ball, both defences stood tall, as Justin White led the Trollers with 3 of the 4 interceptions for IT in the game. Witching Hour defence forced IT into 5 punts and 2 picks.

In game 2, the undefeated Thunderbuddies took on the defending champs, Witching Hour, in a possible playoff preview! It was tightly contested throughout. Witching Hour QB Mathieu Tessier was able to throw for 6 TDs, with his defence giving him short fields to work with. Tristian Bigonese racked 2 TDs and a XP. The Witching Hour defence forced 4 interceptions from the TB offence. Jeremi Mecoli's pick six and Vince Marotte pick in last 7 minutes was huge in giving TB their first loss of the season. TB's bright spot was Dave Gutkovsky, looking fully recovered from his injury, going for 12 catches for 131 yards and 2 TDs.

Div 3

The Nomade way: After a player on Les Nomades got injured, in a display of kindness, the Jade Vipers broke the script and played 5 on 5 for the match, but burning through 4 QBs with four picks between them was not the right play, leading to Les Nomades winning 31-12.

Picks Picks Picks!?: This was a defensively excellent game, where there were 9 combined picks! But through this dispute, the Ghosts came out with the win, 26-18.

Div 4

Rude awakening: After Bandits had just come off a hard fought win that came down to the final minutes of regulation, their four game win streak was ended in brutal fashion, after the Mustard Tigers won 41-6, leaving it all in the field.

Streak killer: Going DTS vs Red Flags, both teams were the last two teams who remained undefeated, with each team having 4 game win streaks, making the winner the last undefeated team. Red Flags were just too much for DTS, overwhelming them in the first half, going up 19-0, and continued their dominance through the rest of the game, winning 31-15.

Div 5

Big comeback: The aftermath of a exhilarating match leaves Big Assets coming out on top with a win in OT over Big Booties, 27-26. After being down 20-6 in the second half, with fourteen minutes left in the match, they mounted a comeback, bringing the game to overtime, where it was Matthew Newell being the overtime hero, catching the convert and sealing the game.

Too fast to handle?: In major blowout, the Titans struggles continue after The Legendaries won 46-6. Rusher Stéphane Dauphin applied major pressure to the QB, forcing to put the ball in spots he'd wish he had a second chance to throw again. (Note if this next portion is deemed disrespectful or hurtful, please let it be removed.) (Ed's note: I left that note in from Ruben to show just what a sweet boy he is compared to Kevin!) The Titans receivers didn't help the QB much either, dropping many easy catches.

Women's Division

First half excellence: The Lady Mavs came out BLASTING, scoring 25 point in the first half. The Déesses du Drapeau were incapable of making a comeback, with a final score of 31-6.

Humble humbled: The Pink Panthers beat Humble 13-0 in a game of defense, with a pick six being half the scores in this game.

As always, thank you for reading this far. We hope to see you next week, and best wishes to everyone and every team. Good day and goodbye!

Word from the Youth!

Word from the Youth!

Ruben Harripersaud

Hello MFL Nation!

Week 5 brought many surprises and critical storylines moving ahead. Here is your recap of the action across the divisions.

Division 1

  • Upset of the Weekend: The biggest surprise of the weekend saw the Double Dippers upset KOLB 36-20 to secure their first win in Division 1! Victor Davis haunted his old team, racking up 145 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns alongside one interception. Dave Brisson kept a clean sheet, throwing 5 touchdowns and zero picks. KOLB now sits at the bottom of the standings at the midway point of the season. They will have to regroup quickly to salvage their campaign.

  • Wolves Stumble: The Iron Wolves dropped both of their games last weekend. First, they fell to the Outlaws, as Jeremi Thompson O'Reilley made his debut at quarterback for the Outlaws, throwing 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. While the Iron Wolves moved the ball well, they were stalled twice by a resilient Outlaws defense.

  • Shocking Blowout: In their second game, the Fall 2024 Champions suffered a shocking 63-24 defeat at the hands of the Idaho Udapimps. The Wolves' defense had no answers for Brady OHanessian, who went 19/24 for 9 passing touchdowns. Felix Boutet led the receiving corps in his first game of the season, hauling in 5 touchdowns.

  • Clutch Finish: The final game of the weekend slate saw The Unit use their experience and strong defense to grind out a one-point victory over Les Ranceurs. Vinny Gualano delivered last-minute heroics after rusher Nicholas Boucher gave him fits for most of the game. Vinny hit Devin D'Aoust for a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game with just 55 seconds left on the clock. Shawn Haney then caught the crucial extra point to give The Unit a 26-25 lead. The defense stood tall to finish the match, forcing Les Ranceurs into a 4-and-out on their final drive.

Division 2

Division 2 was defined by low-scoring battles!

  • Forfeit & Win: Unfortunately, we had the dreaded forfeit as Honor Game benefited from an Iron Trollers substitution error. In their next game, Honor Game faced off against the defending champions,Witching Hour, who were missing their star quarterback. Honor Game took full advantage, pulling out a 21-6 victory. Victor Davis kept the chains moving with 82 receiving yards. Witching Hour had opportunities but clearly lacked chemistry with backup quarterback Tristan Bigonese in the first half, resulting in several near-miss completions. With these two wins, Honor Game climbs to second place in the division.

  • Rejects Rebound: Coming off a big victory last week, the Average Joe's fell to the Rejects 19-13. The Rejects managed to pull out the victory despite missing their own starting quarterback. Eric Namts led the charge with 2 touchdown catches and 1 interception. The Average Joe's will need to turn things around quickly to stay in the playoff race.

  • Sack Attack: The Lion's Den can't catch a break, falling to Bines 18-12 as they continue to sort out their quarterback situation. Bines secured a gritty win led by Shawn Shaker's 4 sacks, while Mathieu Roy-Caissy anchored the secondary with 2 interceptions. J.F. Rolland played a clean game under center, throwing 3 touchdowns to lead the offense.

Division 3

  • The Bomb: The MTL Cessnas advanced to 2-2 after a thrilling 30-26 victory over the Hounds. With the game on the line during the final play, Milan's talent shone bright. He unleashed a 33-yard bomb downfield to his favorite target of the day, Patrick St-Martin, who hauled it in to seal the game.

  • Overtime Thriller: The Iron Trollers earned a tough overtime victory against the Vipers to grab their first win of the season. In a 26-25 OT thriller, the Trollers locked down the Vipers on their first two convert attempts. Nick Kousaie finally ended the marathon battle by catching a one-point convert from Alex Taschereau.

Division 4

  • First W: Atlas secured their first win of the season against the Outriderz in a 32-19 contest. The Outriderz came close to mounting a second half comeback but ultimately fell short. Thomas Svioski delivered the dagger for Atlas with a 24-yard touchdown run in the final two minutes.

  • Turnover Battle: The Bandits picked up a win over Creaky Knees in a sloppy 19-13 game that featured a whopping 5 combined interceptions! Ultimately, Michael Cacheiro threw one less pick than his counterpart, leading the Bandits to their third win of the season to remain undefeated.

Division 5

  • Convert Masterclass: The Wong Dynasty earned their fourth win of the season over Stormbreaker in a tight 21-20 match. This game perfectly illustrated the importance of extra points. After a scoreless first half, both teams traded blows in a second-half. In the end, the difference came down to Wong Dynasty converting one more extra point than Stormbreaker.

  • Statement Performance: In a massive win, the Legendaries earned their second victory of the season by blowing past A Squad 39-6. The Legendaries truly lived up to their name, putting together a dominant performance from start to finish.

Women's Division

  • Drama Queens Reign: The Drama Queens achieved their fourth win to protect their near-undefeated record, edging out Déesses du drapeau 28-25. The ultimate difference-maker was Roxxane Roy, who put on a clinic with 11 receptions, 139 yards, and 2 touchdowns.

  • Record Breaker: Our final segment is a massive shoutout to Daphné Maurais, who broke her own league record this week by throwing an incredible 11 passing touchdowns in a single game! She now remarkably holds the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place spots on the all-time list for most touchdowns in a single game.

This was an amazing week filled with late-game excitement, gridiron thrillers, and historic records. If you have made it this far, thank you so much for reading the MFL Week 5 (Spring 2026) article!

Have an amazing week, and we will see you on the field next weekend.

Week 4 Recap

Week 4 Recap

Jon Evans (with AI help!)

This past weekend delivered a pair of high-scoring classics and a tight divisional tilt. The Idaho Udapimps remained unbeaten, edging The Unit 49-46 in a 7-TD performance from quarterback Brady Ohanessian (300 pass yards, 37/55, 7 pass TD) and following it up with a 32-30 victory over the Outlaws. Meanwhile the Iron Wolves continued their strong start with a 40-35 win over Les Ranceurs; Iron Wolves QB William Power finished 30/37 for 250 yards and six touchdowns in that victory, and wideout Andrew Grant caught seven passes for 72 yards and four scores.

The results carry immediate standings weight. Idaho Udapimps sit at 4-0 (PF: 173, PA: 121) and are the lone unbeaten squad through four weeks. The Iron Wolves are close behind at 3-1 (PF: 163, PA: 127), while Les Ranceurs fall to 3-2 (PF: 175, PA: 137) after back-to-back losses to Iron Wolves. The Outlaws are 2-1 (PF: 131, PA: 68), and The Unit is 1-2 (PF: 94, PA: 109). Idaho’s two wins on the weekend — and their scoring margin — have them in control of the early race for the top spot in the standings.

Individual performances defined the week. Aside from Ohanessian’s 7-TD outing, Idaho’s receiving attack was carried by Jean-Samuel Cournoyer, who posted 120 yards and five receiving TDs in the 49-46 win. For the Iron Wolves, William Power’s 6-TD game and Andrew Grant’s four TD catches were decisive. The Outlaws’ quarterback Stephen Harripersaud also flashed, throwing for 214 yards and five TDs in the narrow 32-30 loss, while Jerome Hovington and Jeremi Thompson O’Reilly made key contributions in each matchup on the stat sheet.

Looking ahead, next weekend’s slate shapes up as pivotal. Key matchups listed for May 30 include Idaho Udapimps vs Iron Wolves — a showdown that could determine the early front-runner — and The Unit vs Les Ranceurs, with both teams seeking momentum to climb the table. Also scheduled are KOLB vs Double Dippers and Outlaws vs Iron Wolves. With the season still young, these fixtures will have outsized impact on playoff positioning; Idaho can cement itself as a favorite with another win, while Iron Wolves have a chance to close the gap and seize control of the top seed race.

Word from the Mouth: Let It Snow! edition

Word from the Mouth: Let It Snow! edition

Kevin Kousaie

On Sunday, we played the finals for Laval and we played in the snow. Everyone was thinking it was the first time playing in the snow, it wasn’t. The league started back in 2014 and there have been a few games played in the snow. 

I played 1 finals at Arthur Therrien in the snow. It wasn’t like this weekend, those were big wet snowflakes, and it really wasn’t much fun. How could anyone forget the game last year or maybe 2 years ago (ed’s note: Kevin: “How can anyone forget”. Also Kevin: forgets what year it was) outside in February over at Concordia. That wasn’t fun at all, there was about 2 feet of snow and it took a while to shovel so we could see the line properly. 

Let's hope and pray that all this snow is gone by Saturday (ed’s note: spoiler, it isn’t!), because playing in the snow really sucks for everyone. Especially the refs who don’t do much running around to stay warm. 


Studs and Duds 


With a shot at the finals, it was time for everyone to step it up and help their teams move on. It’s time to see who helped their team and who hurt their team.


Studs


D1

- Manuel Allard-Roy 2 TDs and a pick on defense. 


D2

- Alexandre Szalipszki 5 TD passes plus 1 with his legs. 


D3

- Robert White 3 TDs, a 2-point convert and a sack on defense. 


D4

- Ryan Richard Lee 2 picks with 1 going back for 6. 


D5

- Lambert Paquette 1 TD and 3 picks on defense. 


Women's 

- Isabelle Poirier throwing 4 picks and having almost as many rushing yards (70) as passing yards (89). (ed’s note: this is a stud?)


Duds 


D1

- Demario Cooper 1 catch 12 yards and no stats on defense. 


D2

- Kareem Anthony Chilcott for being ineffective all game as a rusher. 


D3

- Alexandre Szaplipski for getting safetyed which turned out to be the difference in the game and changed momentum. 


D4

- Brian Mustard for throwing 7 picks. 


D5

- MTL Cessnas for being very sneaky with what they did to open the second half by switching balls and getting another player to throw a pass. 


Women's 

- Roxanne Roy 2 TDs. (ed’s note: think you got these backwards…)


There were loads of players who balled out and making my picks were a bit difficult, but I went with who made the biggest impact in the games, whether it was positive or negative or in some cases just being a snake and pulling a fast one.

 

Predictions  

It's that time of the week where I get to look into my crystal ball and tell you who is winning it all. Well I get to tell you for most finals I just have to wait to see who wins the second semifinals of the women's division before telling you who I have for that finals. (ed’s note: Kevin didn’t highlight the teams properly, so I just guessed who he would pick!)

 

D1 

Outlaws vs Idaho Udapimp 


D2 

Witching Hour vs Nice TDs 


D3 

Bandits vs Phoenix


D4

Seminoles vs Alouettes  


D5

Last Calls vs MTL Cessnas 


Women's 

Rookies vs Déesses du Drapeau 


That is it for my picks on the year and who I have winning the finals. Good luck to everyone. 


Final Thoughts


It’s that time of the year when it is getting colder out, we're getting snow, and the MFL season is coming to an end. I now need to find something to do on Saturday and Sunday since I'll be free (ed’s note: ladies…). 

This Sunday we have the league get together at Champs like the last few years. Not only will we be handing out awards, talking about the season, building teams for the winter season, but we also get to watch the Alouettes try and win their second Grey cup in three years. Come out and see everyone for the last time this year. 

Now before you go, remember we are playing a game for fun, so go out and have some and try not to kill anyone. See you Saturday and if you’re not playing you can and should come out to watch and cheer for your favorite team or player. I would have said heckle them, but you might get a UC, and no one wants that. 

On Sunday, we played the finals for Laval and we played in the snow. Everyone was thinking it was the first time playing in the snow, it wasn’t. The league started back in 2014 and there have been a few games played in the snow. 

I played 1 finals at Arthur Therrien in the snow. It wasn’t like this weekend, those were big wet snowflakes, and it really wasn’t much fun. How could anyone forget the game last year or maybe 2 years ago (ed’s note: Kevin: “How can anyone forget”. Also Kevin: forgets what year it was) outside in February over at Concordia. That wasn’t fun at all, there was about 2 feet of snow and it took a while to shovel so we could see the line properly. 

Let's hope and pray that all this snow is gone by Saturday (ed’s note: spoiler, it isn’t!), because playing in the snow really sucks for everyone. Especially the refs who don’t do much running around to stay warm. 


Studs and Duds 


With a shot at the finals, it was time for everyone to step it up and help their teams move on. It’s time to see who helped their team and who hurt their team.


Studs


D1

- Manuel Allard-Roy 2 TDs and a pick on defense. 


D2

- Alexandre Szalipszki 5 TD passes plus 1 with his legs. 


D3

- Robert White 3 TDs, a 2-point convert and a sack on defense. 


D4

- Ryan Richard Lee 2 picks with 1 going back for 6. 


D5

- Lambert Paquette 1 TD and 3 picks on defense. 


Women's 

- Isabelle Poirier throwing 4 picks and having almost as many rushing yards (70) as passing yards (89). (ed’s note: this is a stud?)


Duds 


D1

- Demario Cooper 1 catch 12 yards and no stats on defense. 


D2

- Kareem Anthony Chilcott for being ineffective all game as a rusher. 


D3

- Alexandre Szaplipski for getting safetyed which turned out to be the difference in the game and changed momentum. 


D4

- Brian Mustard for throwing 7 picks. 


D5

- MTL Cessnas for being very sneaky with what they did to open the second half by switching balls and getting another player to throw a pass. 


Women's 

- Roxanne Roy 2 TDs. (ed’s note: think you got these backwards…)


There were loads of players who balled out and making my picks were a bit difficult, but I went with who made the biggest impact in the games, whether it was positive or negative or in some cases just being a snake and pulling a fast one.

 

Predictions  

It's that time of the week where I get to look into my crystal ball and tell you who is winning it all. Well I get to tell you for most finals I just have to wait to see who wins the second semifinals of the women's division before telling you who I have for that finals.

 

D1 

Outlaws vs Idaho Udapimp 


D2 

Witching Hour vs Nice TDs 


D3 

Bandits vs Phoenix


D4

Seminoles vs Alouettes  


D5

Last Calls vs MTL Cessnas 


Women's 

Rookies vs Déesses du Drapeau 


That is it for my picks on the year and who I have winning the finals. Good luck to everyone. 


Final Thoughts


It’s that time of the year when it is getting colder out, we're getting snow, and the MFL season is coming to an end. I now need to find something to do on Saturday and Sunday since I'll be free (ed’s note: ladies…). 

This Sunday we have the league get together at Champs like the last few years. Not only will we be handing out awards, talking about the season, building teams for the winter season, but we also get to watch the Alouettes try and win their second Grey cup in three years. Come out and see everyone for the last time this year. 

Now before you go, remember we are playing a game for fun, so go out and have some and try not to kill anyone. See you Saturday and if you’re not playing you can and should come out to watch and cheer for your favorite team or player. I would have said heckle them, but you might get a UC, and no one wants that. 


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