Maritime Football League
COVID-19 Update
Date:04/17/2020 Source:Maritime Football League
With the current outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic the Maritime Football League will be suspending our operations for the upcoming 2020 MFL season. The virus has created an unprecedented situation for us all and this decision was not easy for the league council to make. The safety of our players, coaches, volunteers and especially their families has always been the focus of our teams a...
COVID-19 Update
Date:03/20/2020 Source:Maritime Football League
The MFL Executive are continuing our suspension all football activities across the league temporarily - this includes all in person football activities until April 1st, 2020. At that time we will meet again as an Executive and reevaluate the situation. ...
COVID-19 Update
Date:03/12/2020 Source:Maritime Football League
Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 virus the MFL will be suspending team activities/gatherings for one week beginning today. The league will review the situation next Thursday. The safety of our great players and coaches is our focus moving forward. ...
AGM News
Date:12/01/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
At the MFL AGM in Moncton on November 30 Eric Sabean was able to step down as Commissioner after 10 years at the helm. Jamie Edwards of Fredericton, a long time player in the MFL, is the new commissioner and John Riutta of Halifax is the new Deputy Commissioner. All six teams from 2019 will be returning for the 2020 season that will kick off May 9. ...
Mustangs reclaim Maritime football championship
Date:06/24/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Moncton Mustangs defensive back Israel Ilunga returns one of his three interceptions during the Maritime Football League final against the Saint John Wanderers on Saturday in Saint John. PHOTO: David Chapman The Maritime Football League championship has returned to Moncton. The Moncton Mustangs held off the rival Saint John Wanderers 34-27 in the Maritime Bowl league final on the road o...
Wanderers want to make most of home-field advantage for playoffs
Date:06/14/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
The late-season return of perennial defensive all-star Josh Brown has boosted the Saint John Wanderers’ chances of repeating as Maritime Football League champions. Photo: Courtesy of Josh Wells SAINT JOHN • Of the 911 points scored in the Maritime Football League this season, there’s a single point that matters most and it belongs to the Saint John Wander...
Speedy receiver/returner brings playmaking abilities to Mustangs
Date:06/14/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Receiver/returner Akeem White and the Moncton Mustangs host the Halifax Harbour Hawks in a Maritime Football League semifinal on Saturday. PHOTO: Tanya Everett Photography Akeem White makes the spectacular run look routine. The Moncton Mustangs' speedy receiver/returner has been a regular in the end zone in the Maritime Football League this season. He'...
Island Mariners, Saint John Wanderers meet Saturday in first-place showdown
Date:05/16/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Quarterback Chris (Tex) Mutch talks to his Island Mariners offence during Saturday’s game in Nova Scotia against the Buccaneers. Tracey Barker/Special to The Guardian - Contributed Both teams have won their first two games of Maritime Football League season CORNWALL, P.E.I. — The Island Mariners are 2-0 as they prepare for their home opener Saturday in Maritime Football League play i...
Youth-laden Ducks set sights on landing first-ever MFL victory
Date:05/16/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Running back Nick Lignos and quarterback Jared Laming (8) are among a large group of young players suiting up for the Southern NB Ducks of the Maritime Football League. Photo: Courtesy of Tracey Barker SAINT JOHN • Every game is a big one for an expansion team. That cliché holds true for the Southern NB Ducks as they prepare for their third Maritime Football League game when...
Mariners win opening game of Maritime Football League season
Date:05/10/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Island Mariners running back Dillon Fortune throws a stiff arm to a Southern New Brunswick Ducks defender during recent Maritime Football League action in Quispamsis, N.B. Tracey Barker/Special to The Guardian - Contributed QUISPAMSIS, N.B. — Chris (Tex) Mutch hooked up with Allister Nicholson for a touchdown as the Island Mariners scored 29 unanswered points to defeat the Southern New Brun...
Mix of youth and veterans add up to winning formula for Wanderers
Date:05/10/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Saint John Wanderers running back Evan Arnold (49) is among a youth movement that is expected to make an impact with the Maritime Football League’s reigning champions this season. Photo: Courtesy of Josh Wells The Saint John Wanderers learned a few things in their Maritime Football League season-opening 15-8 victory over the Moncton Mustangs last Saturday. First, the Mustangs are...
Saint John region ushers in a new era of senior football
Date:05/03/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Wide receiver Kirklin Burchill (left) and defensive back Matthew Davis (right) don the Southern NB Ducks’ jerseys as head coach Layton Peck (centre) prepares the team for its first-ever Maritime Football League game Saturday against the Island Mariners at Usher Miller Field in Quispamsis. Photo: Courtesy of Southern NB Ducks SAINT JOHN • At one end of the Maritime Football Leag...
2019 Rogers TV Broadcast Schedule
Date:05/02/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
Finally, SUMMER IS COMING... (Enough of this winter white walking stuff!) And to celebrate, we have late spring football to get you in the mood! Follow our coverage of the Maritime Football League, as we present 5 regular season games starting Saturday, May 4 at 4pm. There are three NB-based teams in the hunt this year, including last year's champions Saint John Alpine Wanderers, the Moncton ...
Moncton part of new-look MFL
Date:04/27/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
The Moncton Mustangs will have some new competition this season. The Maritime Football League has expanded from four to six teams thanks to the startup of the first-year Southern N.B. Ducks of Hampton/Kennebecasis and the return of the Nova Scotia Buccaneers, a Halifax squad that's coming back following a one-year leave of absence. Moncton, the defending champion Saint John Wanderers, Prin...
Football beat goes on for reigning Maritime champs
Date:04/18/2019 Source:Maritime Football League
No Jon Golacki. No Josh Brown. No problem for reigning Maritime Football League champion Saint John Wanderers. That’s the word out of camp from president Scott McNamee, who declares that all systems are “Go” for the MFL club’s season opener Saturday, May 4 when the Moncton Mustangs make a house call to the Canada Games Stadium in a 4 p.m. kickoff....
Southern NB Ducks Announcement
Date:12/17/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Maritime Football League Council at the AGM this past Dec 8th approved the expansion application of the Southern NB Ducks football club, led by Clifton Richards, and Darcy Barker. Clifton is also a long time member of the MFL as a player for the Wanderers. Darcy has served as a player, coach, and league commissioner in his time. Players interested in playing for the Ducks can reach out to the...
Nova Scotia Buccaneers Announcement
Date:12/17/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Maritime Football League Council at the AGM this past Dec 8th approved the reinstatement of the Nova Scotia Buccaneers. We are happy to have them back on board, and are also very pleased to have Dave Dehmel back in the fold, serving as the head coach. Dave was involved with the MFL very early on, and for a number of years served as President. Players interested in playing for the Buccaneers c...
AGM News - 2 Teams added for the 2019 Season
Date:12/17/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
On December 8th, at our AGM, the MFL Council approved the reinstatement of the Nova Scotia Buccaneers. We are happy to have them back on board, and are also very pleased to have Dave Dehmel back in the fold, serving as the head coach. Dave was involved with the MFL very early on, and for a number of years served as President. At the same meeting, our council also approved the expansion applicati...
WANDERERS RECLAIM MFL TITLE
Date:06/25/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Saint John Wanderers are Maritime Bowl champions once again. The Wanderers’ first victory over the rival Moncton Mustangs this season couldn’t have come at a better time on Saturday. Quarterback Jon Golacki threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more in Saint John’s 42-23 win over the Mustangs in the Maritime Bowl league final at Moncton’s Rocky Stone Memorial Fie...
Congrats to the 2018 MFL Player Award Recipients
Date:06/21/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
Congratulations to the 2018 MFL Player Award Recipients. Check them out by clicking on the Awards link on the menu at the top of the website. ...
2018 MFL Player Awards - LIVE Thurs June 21st 7pm
Date:06/20/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
First Down Sports Podcast are very excited to announce on Thursday Night (June 21st) at 7PM, they will be going LIVE to announce the Maritime Football League Player Awards and All Star Teams for the 2018 Season, leading up to the Maritime Bowl on Saturday June 23rd at Rocky Stone Field at 4:30PM!!! In preparation for the LIVE event, please go to Facebook and Like or Foll...
Maritime Bowl XVII - Wanderers at Mustangs
Date:06/19/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
Make your way down to Rocky Stone Memorial Field and see the two winningest franchises in MFL history go head to head. You won't want to miss this match up between two hard hitting teams. For the third year in a row, Mustangs vs Wanderers for the McIntyre Cup! When: Sat June 23rd Time: 4:30pm Where: Rocky Stone Memorial Field (Moncton, NB) ...
Island Mariners defeat the Halifax Harbour Hawks for their first Franchise Win
Date:06/06/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
PEI - Halifax QB Scored on opening drive - Rushing touchdown by Jonah Williams Then Hawks Kicker Brad Lelievre kicked a single point through the kickoff 8-0 Hawks Brennan Davis threw a 15 yard touchdown to Cole Brydges, Brennan Davis converted the Extra Point 8-7 Hawks 2nd QTR QB Jonah Williams threw an interception to Ryan Richardson from a tip from Richard Lush to give the Mariners back th...
Mustangs lock up first place with road win over Wanderers
Date:06/04/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Moncton Mustangs remain perfect in the Maritime Football League. They've also locked up first place. A late fourth-quarter field goal by Ben George lifted the Mustangs to a 21-18 road win over the rival Saint John Wanderers on Saturday. The win improved Moncton's record to 4-0 and clinched first place in the four-team league. Leading 15-10 after three quarters, a 32-yard field goal...
Wanderers have become hunters on the gridiron
Date:05/31/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
SAINT JOHN • The Saint John Wanderers spent the last five Maritime Football League seasons as a team with a target on its back. That is, until the Moncton Mustangs stonewalled Saint John’s march to a fifth consecutive MFL championship with a 43-23 victory in last year’s Maritime Bowl XVI, an outcome which also ended the Wanderers’ 36-game winning streak. The Mustangs put a...
Mustangs use powerful running game to post second straight win
Date:05/13/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
Two weeks into the Maritime Football League season, the Moncton Mustangs are 2-0 and feeling good about their game. The Mustangs showcased a powerful running attack in a 35-13 win over the visiting Halifax Harbour Hawks on Saturday at Rocky Stone Memorial Field. All four Moncton touchdowns came on the ground as it moved into sole possession of first place in the four-team league. Running b...
Football Mustangs open season with thrilling win
Date:05/07/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Moncton Mustangs opened defence of their Maritime Football League championship with a thrilling victory on Saturday. The Mustangs scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally past the visiting rival Saint John Wanderers 34-33 at Rocky Stone Memorial Field. It was the first game of the season for both clubs. It was also a rematch of last year's MFL final that saw Moncton win 43-23...
Halifax Harbour Hawks win their Season Opener
Date:05/06/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Harbour Hawks completed their season opener with a 39-9 victory over the Island Mariners! Thank you to our fans & livestream viewers for your support!! Catch their next home game on May 19th 1pm Saint Mary's University Halifax Huskies Field. ⠀ They'll be on the road this upcoming weekend (Sat May 12th) against the Moncton Mustangs! ⠀ ...
Halifax Harbour Hawks Announcement
Date:03/24/2018 Source:Maritime Football League
The Maritime Football League is pleased to announce the addition of the Halifax Harbour Hawks to our league for the 2018 season. Preparations are underway for our season kickoff on May 5th. Players interested in playing for the Hawks can reach out to them via Facebook at facebook.com/halifaxhawks. For additional information, please contact league Commissioner Eric Sabean through via facebook.com/...
Mustangs are kings of Maritime football again
Date:07/31/2017 Source:Maritime Football League
The Moncton Mustangs have climbed back to the top of the mountain. They're kings of Maritime football again. The Mustangs captured the Maritime Football League crown on Saturday, turning back the rival Saint John Wanderers 43-23 in the Maritime Bowl league final in Saint John. The victory delivered Moncton's first MFL championship since 2010. "We executed perfec...
