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2 clusters · 5 sources · 30 days · First seen · Last updated

Saskatchewan Roughriders kicking position change

Overview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders underwent a transition in their kicking unit during the 2026 season.

In mid-August, the team began evaluating a competition for the kicking position between current kicker Alex Hale and rookie Dawson Hodge. Head coach Corey Mace indicated that a decision would be made following high-pressure drills designed to simulate game conditions.

By September, the team finalized a change following the Labour Day Classic. After Hale missed two field goals during the game, he was demoted to the practice roster. Dawson Hodge, a Canadian specialist formerly of Wilfrid Laurier University, replaced him on the active unit ahead of the Banjo Bowl against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Entities

Dawson Hodge · Saskatchewan Roughriders · Alex Hale · Kent Maugeri · Brady Oliveira

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for Banjo Bowl

    The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for the 2026 Banjo Bowl, with the Roughriders replacing kicker Alex Hale with Dawson Hodge following recent struggles.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Saskatchewan Roughriders evaluate kicking competition

    The Saskatchewan Roughriders are considering a change at the kicking position, with rookie Dawson Hodge competing against current kicker Alex Hale for a spot in the lineup.

Sources

3downnation.com · cflnewshub.com · globalnews.ca · paherald.sk.ca · winnipeg.citynews.ca