Special-Teams Standout Sopik Stays with Stamps
Published on January 28, 2022 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
Calgary Stampeders linebacker Fraser Sopik
(Calgary Stampeders)
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed national linebacker and special-teamer Fraser Sopik. The University of Western Ontario product had been eligible to become a free agent next month.
Fraser Sopik
#47
Linebacker
College: Western
Height: 5.11
Weight: 207
Born: Apr. 3, 1997
Birthplace: Toronto, ON
National
Sopik played all 14 regular-season games for the Stampeders in 2021 and finished second on the team with 13 special-teams tackles. He also had four defensive tackles. Sopik was also in uniform for the Western Semi-Final and he recorded one special-teams tackle.
"Fraser has developed into one of the key members of our special teams and he's also made contributions as a situational player on defence," said Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel. "We're pleased to have him back and look forward to his continued development."
Calgary's fourth-round selection in the 2019 draft, Sopik has played 32 career regular-season games in two seasons with the Red and White. He has accumulated 23 special-teams tackles, 17 defensive stops, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick.
"I've enjoyed my time and development as a player in Calgary since 2019," said Sopik. "This coaching staff and organization is special, and I look forward to contributing in any way I can to a Grey Cup run this upcoming year."
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Canadian Football League Stories from January 28, 2022
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