CALGARY - The University of Calgary Dinos were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of Rhys Coppens following an accident near Fernie, B.C. over the weekend.
Coppens, 20, had signed a letter of intent to play for the Dinos football team beginning in the 2010 season.
A native of Edmonton, he started as a 17-year-old at defensive back with the University of Alberta in the 2007 season and made an immediate impact, finishing second on the team in tackles. He played the 2008 season in junior football with the Vancouver Island Raiders before sitting out the 2009 season.
The Dinos extend their condolences to the Coppens family at this difficult time.
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