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A familiar name to many football fans in Saskatchewan will be joining the Regina Thunder.
The team announced Friday that former Saskatchewan Roughrider Chris Getzlaf has been hired as an offensive consultant.
Before going on to win two Grey Cups with the Riders (2007, 2013) Getzlaf played for the Thunder from 2001 until 2004.
During his 11-year CFL career, Getzlaf recorded almost 6,200 receiving yards, 41 touchdowns, got two all-star nods and was named the Most Outstanding Canadian in the 2013 Grey Cup.
“For me, it’s like coming home. I got my start in junior football, and it’s a great opportunity to join this franchise as a coach. I will do my best to bring my experience and knowledge to assist in the development of the young men on this team,” Getzlaf said in a news release.
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