Tristan Clovis (born August 25, 1982) is a former a

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. He played

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at McMaster before being drafted by the

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, playing for the

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for three seasons including their

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-winning 2007 season. He is the younger brother of Sebastian Clovis, a former

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player and television personality."Winner goes to the Grey Cup". '' Daily Gleaner'', November 10, 2006.

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