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Dundee Hurricanes 27 @ 12 West Coast Trojans - Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The Canes finally managed to lift the curse that prevented them from beating their west coast opponents in over 5 previous close encounters. A dominating running display lead by the offensive line (Alaistair McKay, Stevie Cook, Sam Chivars, Ali Millar, Craig Campbell) and Fullback Lars Halford (Offensive MVP) allowed Mahamadou Niakate and Ben Acheson to make good progress for most of the day against the Trojans defense.
The Canes defense also meant business forcing 4 turnovers on the day. The return of several starters helped the Canes keeping a good Trojans running attack under control for the majority of the game. Jamie Charles received the Defensive MVP.
A more complete game report can be found at:
http://hot-iron.co.uk/trojansvdundee009.htm

The Canes now enjoy a short break before receiving the Mustangs and hope to build on this win.

Dundee Hurricanes 20 @ 42 South Yorkshire Mustangs
The travelling Hurricanes came back from their first away game of the season without the win they seeked. The squad was missing several key players on the day which, seemed to accentuate a strong performance from the home team. The Canes did come back with some positives with rookie running back Ben Acheson scoring his first TD after a skillfull show of his talents running with the football (that also won him the Offensive MVP fpr the game). The defense was led by a strong performance by Jamie Charles who got the Defensive MVP award.

Dundee Hurricanes 12 Gateshead Senators 14 - Monday, May 18, 2009
For the second week running the Canes welcomed a former premier league side to Dawson. Last week they faced the East Kilbride Pirates and this week the Gateshead Senators.
The Canes wanted to take some of last weeks good form into this game and seemed to be doing so when they held a 6-2 lead at halftime thanks to the ever reliable Mahamadou Niakate scrambling in for his 3rd td of the season.
However, it had been a very tough half of football and the Canes came out for the 2nd half missing starting qb Bruce Thomson. Back up Ben Edelshain relished his chance however but had nothing to show for his efforts with the home side seeming to be struggling to compete.
The senators were however to run in 2 tds and open a lead of 6-14 at the end of the 3rd qt, Edelshain was to take control in the 4th qt and a trick play involving Niakate passing to Fraser (Scrappy) Thomson followed by an Edelshain pass who found Henderson in some space reduced the deficit to 12-14 but the clock was against the Canes and the Geordies returned home with the hard fought victory, after recovering an onside kick attempt 40seconds from the final whistle.
General opinion had this down as a under par performance from Dundee and the Taysiders will have to return to form and take home a victory from next weeks visit to Doncaster.

East Kilbride Pirates 30-12 Dundee Hurricanes (1 of 2) - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Teams from Dundee and East Kilbride had not met in a competitive match for over ten years. Back then it was the Dundee Whalers who faced off against the East Kilbride Pirates, but the Hurricanes and Pirates are far from strangers. Having knocked helmets with one another in pre-season games for a number of years, each knew to expect a physical encounter.
Weather played a big part in the proceedings in the early stages as heavy rain forced both teams to keep the ball on the ground. This allowed the opposing defenses to crowd the line in anticipation of the run and there was little to separate the teams in the scoreless opening quarter. The one notable incident was a concerning one for the visitors, when running back Gary Carr left the field with a double fracture of the shoulder caused by a heavy fall in the less than ideal conditions.
As the bad weather cleared and sun began to shine on Dawson Park, the two teams were able to start passing the ball and it was then that the deadlock was broken. Picking off an errant floated pass from the Hurricanes quarterback Bruce Thomson, Pirates linebacker Blair McTague rumbled 30 yards to open the scoring for the visitors. Quarterback Ryan Hunter converted with a pass to Receiver Jamie McLaughlin to make the score 8-0.
Not to be deterred, the Hurricanes struck back quickly through Great Britain running back Mahamadou Niakate. Giving a typical hard-running performance, aided by some exceptional line play ‘Dooma’ ground out tough yards all day and was rewarded with his first touchdown of the 2009 campaign to reduce the deficit to 8-6.
East Kilbride enjoyed a productive second quarter, further extended their lead as Great Britain tight end Mark Murphy snared a pass from Hunter for his second touchdown in as many games. Again, Hunter found McLaughlin to add the two points, to give the visitors a ten point margin.

East Kilbride Pirates 30-12 Dundee Hurricanes (2 of 2)
...With the Hurricanes defense putting up strong resistance to the Pirates running game, they once again opted to advance the ball through the air and it was McLaughlin himself who was able to grab their third score of the day on a 16 yard catch and run. Running Back Blake Kyle ran in the two point conversion, making it 24-6 at the break.The hurricanes knew that a three minute spell had now turned the game away from them.
Some tough talking from canes HC McPherson brought the team out appearing more determined in the 3rd quarter there defence dominated the period, with the Pirates failing to build any momentum on offense. Conversely, the Hurricanes remained productive and were rewarded for their efforts. Despite a goal-line tackle from Pirates defensive back Ivor Clark, from such close range, Niakate was able to force his way over on the next play, adding his second six pointer of the day.
With the score sitting at 24-12 in the fourth quarter and with Dundee finding their running game now stifled, they looked to the skies for inspiration, allowing Pirates defensive backs James McIntosh and Ivor Clarke to record interceptions which shifted the momentum back in favour of the visitors. The final score of the day went to Pirates running back Iain Dick, running in his first points for the club and closing the game off at 30 – 12 to the visitors.
Despite the defeat the canes can take a lot from the game and now look forward to the visit of the Gateshead Senators next sunday ko 2.30.
The hurricanes offensive line colected the offensive mvp as a unit with Jamie Charles and Steven Howe sharing the defensive one for there dominating display.

Hurricanes return to action - Friday, May 08, 2009
After a winter of hard work, the Hurricanes make a welcome return to action on Sunday. The Canes welcome high flying East Kilbride Pirates to Dawson Park in the div 1 encounter.
The Pirates, early title favourites lived up to there billing with a 62-12 victory over the West coast Trojans last week and will come to Dawson determined to continue there winning ways.
The Canes had that game scouted and will hope to start their season with a win. Dundee head Coach Ross McPherson said "I'm not in any way underestimating the challenge ahead but we have a assembled our best side yet and are determined to challenge for national title honours come Sept"
The game kicks of at 2.30 on Sunday at Dawson park .

Dundee Hurricanes 09

Canes have their best training session yet! - Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Coach Niakate and coach Blacklaw, respectively offensive coordinator and assistant OC were "impressed by the hard work put on by all the rookies which, in turn forces the veterans to step up".
As the start of the season comes nearer, with their opening fixture only 5 weeks away, the Canes are working hard to get their offense and defense ready for the 2009 challenge and the post season they just missed out on last season.

If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch via the forum.

2009 Schedule now available - Wednesday, April 01, 2009
If you're planning to keep an eye on the Canes' results this season, our fixtures list is now available on the website.
Our home games are hosted at Dawson Park on the Arbroath road.
Please check it out and come support us!!!

Dundee Hurricanes still recruiting for the 2009 BAFL1 Season - Monday, March 30, 2009
The Canes pre-season has been progressing quickly with many rookies making an impression on the coaches! With a scheduled friendly against Edinburgh Wolves on the 19th April it is still time to get involved with the team.

Canes recruiting!

Dundee Hurricanes' 2009 Superbowl Party @ Abertay's Students Union on Sunday 1st February
Dundee Hurricanes' 2009 Superbowl Party @ Abertay's Students Union...

Superbowl Party

Registration Forms For Returning Players - Monday, January 26, 2009
Please find the registration form for returning players in the download section.

2008 Announcements

Hurricanes name new HC‏ - Thursday, December 04, 2008

Following the departure of former Head Coach Bruce Foster to Australia Dundee Hurricanes have named the man to lead them into 2009.

The man to face the challenge is 18 year veteran Ross Mcpherson,Coach Mcpherson takes control with immeadiate effect.

Club G.M Charlie Campbell explained "theres a huge void to fill with Bruce leaving the club but we are convinced we have a great leader in Ross and he has the upmost respect of the players having played along side them and taken control at several games last year"

Coach Mcpherson will shortly name his coaching team for the new season.

From Meadowbank to GB - Sunday, November 30, 2008

Can any of you guys spot Scrappy???

Hurricanes season comes to an end - Friday, September 12, 2008
It is with an agonising loss to the West Coast Trojans that Dundee finished their first season in BAFL 1. Despite leading the North division until late in the season a succession of cancelled games and one loss meant they were to finish third overall and miss out on the playoffs. "A very successful year that we can build on for the next year" said Head Coach Ross McPherson.

The Canes are looking forward to finishing the season in style with their 2008 awards night that will take place in Dundee on the 8th of November.

Two Canes will however be training harder than ever as Fraser 'Scrappy' Thomson and Mahamadou 'Dooma' Niakate have been selected for the GB Lions national squad that will face France on the 15th of November in France. We wish them all the best.

Dundee Hurricanes 40 @ 0 Staffordshire Surge - Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Although they have only been promoted to the div this season the Canes have embarked on a 5 game unbeaten run and sit proudly on top at the half way stage. Sunday's game saw the Canes come out running and that coupled with a dominating defence made it a hard day for the Surge.
The first half was totally dominated by the Taysiders and four TDs from Mahamadou Niakate and a long catch from Blaine Robertson saw the Canes hold a commanding 32-0 lead at the break.
The second period saw the Surge show immense spirit and determination to hold the Canes to no score at the end of the third period.
The final period saw the visitors step up a gear and Mahamadou Niakate added a fifth rushing td and a 2 point conversion to seal the game for Dundee.

This was a great performance from the Dundee defence in holding a determined Surge attack to a scoreless day. It was also great to see everyone's progress with some fine performances from rookies on offense and defence. But star of the day was again to be Mahamadou Niakate who now has 1145 yards rushing after 5 games.

Dundee Remains On Top Of Division 1 North - Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Newly promoted Dundee Hurricanes returned victorious from a long journey in England to play the Redditch Arrows and remain at the top of Division 1 with a 22-12 victory.

The game started with both defences forcing their opponents to punt. Dundee however, was not to give up and drove the field on their next possession and Mahamadou (Dooma) Niakate put the first points on the board with a field goal. Dundee's defence was to step it up next when Fraser (Scrappy) Thomson intercepted the ball and returned it for 30 yards. On the following offensive series, it was Scrappy again who beat the safeties to catch a 40 yards TD pass from his older brother Bruce (BLT) Thomson. As half-time was approaching Dundee's defence intercepted a pass on their 5 yards line. HC Ross MacPherson decided to try adding more points and spread his receivers. BLT found Dooma opened down the sideline and with only the safety to beat a well needed touchdown was the result of the 85 yards foot race. With the extra point it was Hurricanes 15-0 Arrows at half time.

The Arrows came back strong in their first drive of the 2nd half as a 15 yards completion gave them their first 6 points. This was however short-lived as on their next possession Hurricanes' new QB Ben Edelshain connected with Blaine (Dish) Robertson to bring the ball inside the Arrows' red-zone. Dooma then ran over a couple of defenders as he was not to be denied his 2nd TD and extra-point of the day, making the score Canes 22-6 Arrows. The Arrows replied with a 64y TD reception from Kieron Mcloed to make the final score 22-12 to the visitors.

Dundee are facing the Staffordshire Surge next.

Dundee Hurricanes 65 South Yorkshire Mustangs 7 (part 1) - Monday, May 19, 2008
The Hurricanes sitting proudly at the top of Division 1 welcomed the Mustangs to Dawson today determined to avenge a heartbreaking 13-12 national semi defeat in 2004.

On the second play of the game Mahamadou Niakate burst through several tackles to open the scoring with a sensational 52 yard touchdown,he then duly added the extra point conversion to give the home side a early 7-0 lead.
Despite some great defence from Dundee they weren't to add to the score in the quarter and went in to the second quarter with a narrow lead. Early in the second period Fraser Thomson ran a Mustangs punt back from 46 yards to open the scoring to 13-0, Niakate again added the extra point conversion.

Dundee were now dominating with their ground game putting the taysiders in great field position but again the defence was to make the breakthrough with Thomson adding to his tally with a 25 yard interception return for a td, Niakate again adding the extra point.
This raised the tempo further and Niakate stormed through the Mustangs from 51 yards for his second score ,as expected he again added the extra point.

Dundee now seemed in total control and Niakate was to cap an outstanding half with a 29 yard td to increase the scoring to 34-0 he then surprisingly missed the extra point. Dundee went into the break with a lead that few would have predicted prior to the game.

Dundee Hurricanes 65 South Yorkshire Mustangs 7 (part 2)
The second half saw the Mustangs come out and attack Dundee seemingly determined to take something from this game this all out attack played into the strong Dundee defence and Danny Guy was to intercept and run back a td from 47 yards,Niakate added the extra point. Another mistake from the visitors saw Ross Kirton recover a fumble from 46 yards for his first score of the season. Dundee now held a sensational 47-0 lead and were attacking the Mustangs from all angles. Back up qb Ben Edelshian was now in the game and found Fraser Thomson with a 22 yard td pass,the score was now 53-0 at the end of the third quarter.

The beggining of the fourth quarter saw Thomson recover a fumble and send a lateral pass into comeback man Calum Buchans hands for a 7 yd touchdown.

The Mustangs then drove down field and were to get a conselation touchdown from close range. Thomson capped a fine day for him when he finished the scoring returning the kick off from 62 yars for his fourth score of the day and a 65-7 victory for Dundee.

Dundee in their first season in Division one sit with a 2-0 record having scored 98 points in the process. They now have three hard away trips starting with the Rams in Leeds on sunday.

Yorkshire Rams 12 @ 33 Dundee Hurricanes - Monday, April 21, 2008
The Hurricanes welcomed the Yorkshire Rams to Dawson Park on Sunday for the ‘Canes inaugural BAFL 1 game. The game started in beautiful sunshine but a chilly wind was making passing hard around the field so the ‘Canes reverted to what they do best and several powerful runs from Mahamadou Niakate and Lars Halford soon put the home side in the Rams half, Bruce Thomson then went to the air and connected with Darren Henderson for the historic first score Mahamadou Niakate added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. The teams then traded drives for the rest of the quarter with none of them finding the end zone.

The second quarter was all going the Rams way until GB star Fraser Thomson intercepted a pass and ran it back for a 52 yard touchdown. That was to be the only score of the half and the ‘Canes went into the half time break with a 13-0 lead.

Yorkshire came out after the break determined to narrow the lead and mid way through the quarter they drove up the field and powered there way into the end zone to narrow the deficit to 13-6,now there was a game to be played but there was no further score to be had in the third quarter.

The fourth quarter saw the Rams determined to get back into the game but the ‘Canes were out to finish the visitors comeback. Mahamadou Niakate was showing his class by now and started to look like he would be the game winner, when he burst through from 24 yards to open the lead back to 19-6, he then added the extra point himself. Dundee now had a hold of the game and another Niakate touchdown this time from 3 yards seemed to make it mission impossible for the visitors. The Rams never gave up and got their second score of the day to narrow the score to 26-12. Niakate wasn't finished however and added a final touchdown and extra point to keep the win in Dundee at 33-12 to the ‘Canes.

Doncaster Mustangs @ Dawson Park on 18th May

Hurricanes Ready To Go!!! - Thursday, April 17, 2008
After the high of their first national final appearance in 2007 the Hurricanes have completed a long hard pre season in preparation for their inaugural BAFL1 campaign. When the Yorkshire Rams visit Dawson Park on Sunday it will be a historic game.
The coaching staff under the leadership of Director of Football Bruce Foster have recruited heavily and reshaped the squad for arguably the ‘Canes hardest season to date. Foster himself is due to leave Dundee soon for a new life in Australia and will hand over the reigns to ‘Canes legend Ross McPherson. The coaching staff was further boosted by the addition of Matteo Bersaconi from Milano Gladiators.
On the playing side there are 16 new signings and notable additions on defense are the likes of Steven Howe from Larencekirk and Jamie Charles from Edinburgh. Special teams coach Stewart Adam said, "I feel this is the strongest ever interior line to play in Dundee and I expect big things from this pair." The return to the game from long time injury of Danny Guy will also complement Fraser Thomson in the defensive backfield. On offense there are further additions who are all capable of contributing to the game but of course all eyes will once again be on French-British superstar, and four times winner of BAFL Player of the Week in 2007, Mahamadou (Dooma) Niakate.

Hurricanes on their way - Monday, March 24, 2008
After reaching the BAFL2 national final in 2007, Dundee Hurricanes return ready to disturb the order in BAFL1. Their hard pre-season training is reaching its end. The last test before their opening game of the season will be hosting the East Kilbride Pirates from the Premier division!
This scrimmage is taking place for the 3rd year running. The Canes will once more test their offence against the stingy Pirates' defense and fine tune their defence against great opposition.
The game will kick off at Dawson Park at 1.30pm on sunday 30th March 2008.