Welcome To The Home Of The BJ's PEI Privateers

The PEI Privateers entered the Maritime Football League as an expansion team in 2004 and have since become one of the top offensive threats in the league. Although the team is based in Charlottetown, it has sought to bring tackle football to the whole Island, playing games in Charlottetown, Rollo Bay and Cornwall over the years. The Privateers are proudly a fully provincial team, drawing players from all across the Island to compete in the MFL.

The Privateers’ team history has centered around a core of dedicated veteran players and upstart youth who have helped guide and develop the team. In 2009, the Privateers made their first Mariner Bowl appearance and this success was achieved through a combination of sponsor support like that from long-time sponsor B.J.’s Truck Centre, off-field organization, and a skilled and unified team approach. In recent years the team’s growth has been driven by a committed and focused group of leaders including the 2009 MFL Volunteer of the Year, General Manager Terry Allen, Quarterback Chris “Tex” Mutch, then player and current Privateers Head Coach Jan Wicherek, 2009 MFL Most Outstanding Receiver Mitch Murphy, long time Defensive Line anchor Colin MacLeod, Linebackers Keighan Scott and Jamie Gosbee, and Runningback Dave Clark. With loyal commitment from veteran players and the growing support of the Island community, the Privateers have been able to build skill, compete, and promote quality tackle football for the province of PEI. Notable past contributors to laying a foundation for the Privateers team include Offensive Coach and Coordinator Joe Puiia, Defensive Coach Neil Connaughton, former Head Coach Danny Comeau and past MFL Commissioner Colin Stewart.

Many Privateers give back to the island football programs during the off-season through coaching local high school teams and assisting with skills development clinics for upcoming youth. The Privateers have also refocused their efforts and are increasing their presence in the Island community through charitable activities such as the popular ‘Soupy Saturdays’ fundraiser for the Charlottetown Food Bank and the July 10th game promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

Although they have not yet clinched an MFL championship, the competitive, tenacious, and aggressive Privateers team is positioning itself to win and is looking to improve on previous successes during the 2010 MFL season.

Many thanks to our very supportive sponsors and growing community of fans!
Best of luck to other MFL teams during the 2010 season,

Terry Allen
General Manager, PEI Privateers