Nathaniel Robitaille aloitti jalkapallon pelaamisen seitsemän vuoden iässä. Aluksi hän pelasi keskushyökkääjänä, mutta vaihtoi pelipaikkansa pelinrakentajaksi jossa pelasi lukiosta valmistumiseensa saakka. Stonehill Collegessa pelipaikka vaihtui laitahyökkääjäksi, ja hän rikkoi kaikki koulun kiinniotto tilastot 2,5 vuodessa ollen ensimmäinen pelaaja koulun historiassa, joka saavutti 1000 jaardin kauden kahtena peräkkäisenä vuotena.
“I had a few tryout opportunities in the NFL & CFL. Then in 2016, thanks to a friend, I made the jump to Europe & the Frankfurt Universe (Galaxy) & the rest is history.”
What made you choose Finland and the Butchers?
”What ultimately made me choose Finland & the Butchers is that this was one of the next opportunities that God put on my plate. Speaking to my brother, Christian Powell, from the Seinäjoki Crocodiles back in the days 2020 & 2021, we always talked about playing together again sometime but in our real positions on offense. My man, Mr. Markku Vuoksenturja presented me with the opportunity & everything fell into place. God works like that sometimes.”
What are your expectations for the upcoming season?
”My expectations for this season are to take everything day by day, play by play. Can’t miss a step. Ultimately to a Vaahteraliiga Championship win.
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone in the Butchers organization & fans alike. I am excited to be involved in the Porvoo community & ready to embrace it all.”
Hyökkäyksen koordinaattori Robert Johnsonin mietteitä Robin tulosta: ”He is an experienced wide receiver who can help develop our young receivers like Zache and Amu. He is a great route runner and can really track the football. He is going to be an extremely valuable addition to our receiver group.”
Great to have you with us, Nathaniel! Welcome to the Butchers family!