Eskimos release Tim Prinsen
Published on April 6, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announced today that it has released centre Tim Prinsen. The move comes after Prinsen suffered neck and shoulder injuries in a motor vehicle accident earlier this year.
"Tim has been a valuable member of our team for five seasons and he will be difficult to replace. He has been leader on and off the field and was a pleasure to coach. We wish him nothing but the best as he continues to recover from his injuries and moves into a new phase in his life," said Eskimo head coach Danny Maciocia.
Prinsen started 14 games in 2004 before coming out of the line-up with a knee injury. He joined the Eskimos in 2000 and spent five years with the club ('00-'04) after three seasons in Hamilton (1997-'99). Prinsen was Hamilton's number one pick (4th overall) in the 1997 Canadian College Draft and won a Grey Cup with the Ti-cats in 1999. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tim played four seasons for the Edmonton Huskies (PJFC) before earning a scholarship to the University of North Dakota.
"This is a very difficult day, and I want to thank my coaches, fellow players and staff for their support during the past few months. I am grateful for having had an opportunity to play football in my hometown and in front of the league's best fans," said Prinsen.
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