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January 24, 2017

Lavertu signs new deal with Stamps

Offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu during a game in Winnipeg on July 21, 2016 (Photo by David Moll)

The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed national offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu. The three-year veteran from Universite Laval had been eligible to become a free agent in February.

Lavertu has played 41 regular-season games and made 29 starts over three seasons with the Red and White. He was a West Division all-star at centre in 2015 as he helped the Stamps allow a league-low total of 33 sacks. Lavertu made eight starts at centre in 2016 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury.

Lavertu has also played in three post-season games for the Stamps and was a member of Calgary’s 2014 Grey Cup-championship squad.

“I’m pleased that Pierre has committed to the Stampeders,” said president and general manager John Hufnagel. “I’m looking forward to him being healthy again and getting back in the lineup.”

“Pierre is a great communicator and a great leader on our offensive line,” said head coach Dave Dickenson. “We’re a better team with Pierre in the lineup and we’re happy to have him back.”

Lavertu was the first overall selection of the 2014 draft after a university career at Laval during which he was named a conference all-star on four occasions and a CIS all-star three times.

“It was always my goal to return to the Stampeders and I’m very happy to continue my career in Calgary,” said Lavertu. “From the moment I arrived, I fell in love with the fans and the organization. I feel like we have unfinished business as a team and I’m looking forward to getting back on the field.”