COLLEGE:

  • Mike started 43 consecutive games at the University of Western Ontario, including the “Friendship Game” in Osaka, Japan against the Kansai All-Star team
  • Was part of Western’s 1994 Vanier Cup Championship team that defeated the University of Saskatchewan in one of the most thrilling games in the history of the sport.
  • Played his final amateur game at Husky Stadium in the 1998 Churchill Bowl versus the University of Saskatchewan
  • Finished 5 year career with the mighty Mustangs with a 46-7-2 record including 1 Churchill Bowl, 1 Atlantic Bowl, 3 Yates Cups, 1 Vanier Cup and another Vanier Cup appearance and was also named a Conference All Star 3 times.
  • Was drafted in the 5th round, 32nd overall in the 1999 CFL draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

PRO:

  • Was the surprise of training camp when he earned a spot on the Bomber practice roster
  • Played first CFL game October 10, 1999 versus Hamilton
  • Started at right guard for Winnipeg in 2000 before breaking his leg against Toronto in week 10
  • Started 16 of 20 games in 2001 including starts at left tackle for the Eastern Final and Grey Cup games
  • In 2002 was one of first players signed by GM Eric Tillman to the roster of the expansion Ottawa Renegades, and was a pillar on the ‘gades O-line for the next 3 years
  • 2005 saw Mike re-sign with Winnipeg where he was re united with his former O-line coach Mike Gibson
  • Was named CFL lineman of the week in week 5 against Montreal when he helped RB Charles Roberts gain 199 yards rushing while not allowing a sack
  • In 2005 and 2006 Mike anchored a Bomber offensive line that gave up second fewest sacks in the CFL while leading the way for Roberts to lead the league in rushing for consecutive seasons
  • In 2007 Mike moved his family to Regina to fulfill his childhood dream- winning a Grey Cup and being on one of the greatest teams of all time
  • 2008 saw Mike go back to work in the financial services industry with Investors Group while having another dominating season on the grid iron.
  • 2009 winner of the Frontier-Peterbilt Community Service Award that was voted on by his team mates.

PERSONAL:

  • Mike and his stunning wife Kathie are native Torontonians who live in Saskatchewan year round with their beautiful 4 year old daughter, Myia, and 1 year old son Kailem.
  • Myia was born in Winnipeg, a bomber fan, but quickly and effortlessly made the transition into Rider Nation; while Kailem was born in Regina and although he is only 1 he will soon out weigh the entire Riders O-Line.
  • The Abou-Mechrek’s continue their inter provincial diversity and share their home with their 2 dogs Disco, a boarder collie-husky from Nunivut, and Jazmine, a great dane- Rottweiler from Quebec.
  • Mike is greatly involved in the community promoting literacy through the Fine Food’s Community Youth Challenge, as well as promoting environmental sustainability through the Riders Green Zone initiative
  • Mike is also passionate about the Humane Society where he got his 2 best friends

INVESTORS GROUP

After enjoying a 10 year CFL career, that included fulfilling his dream of winning the 2007 Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he has joined another champion ship team at Investors Group. Through their in house specialists he offers a wide range of financial services including comprehensive financial planning and advice, mutual funds, tax management, mortgages, life insurance, portfolio management as well as a full shelf of Solutions Banking Products. If you are eager to take command of your finances you will want to meet with Mike as your Investors Group Consultant. CONTACT MIKE

The Investors Group Pillar Award is awarded to the top consultants across Canada for client acquisition, portfolio management and overall financial planning. Mike has earned this prestigious award in his first two years at IG and has his eyes set on continuing this trend.

Mike had also been awarded the Silver Service Award for his work in helping individuals and families with their personal Insurances.