Alouettes star wide receiver Philpot explores his other dream of becoming a chef at Pius Career Centre

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Montreal, May 6, 2025- Montreal Alouettes star wide receiver Tyson Philpot made a special visit to the St. Pius X Career Centre  in Ahuntsic on May 6 to learn more about its culinary program. Growing up in Delta, British Columbia,  the 24 year old said he always loved cooking – so much so in fact that if he was not a professional football player that might be his chosen profession.

Tyson  is welcomed by students.

Mr. Philpot gained notice after scoring the game-winning touchdown in Montreal's 2023 Grey Cup win to punctuate a six-reception, 63-yard performance. Last season he was off to an extraordinary start  with 58 receptions, 779 yards and five touchdowns in nine games  before injuring his foot in a game against Hamilton and being forced to sit out the rest of the campaign.

Tyson cuts this pizza.

Mr. Philpot was warmly greeted at Pius by Principal Alice Sideropoulos and Vice-Principals Alain Belair and Antonella Russo.  Mr. Belair gave him a tour of the facility and then outfitted him in the official Pius attire -a chef’s hat, jacket and apron. From there, chef instructors Raimondo Calandrino and Gerry Cristiano took over and familiarized him with the kitchen. Then it was time for him to get his first lesson: how to make a pizza from scratch. Chef Raimondo led him step by step and after making the pizza and placing it in the oven, it came out crispy and delicious a mere four minutes later,  with tomato sauce ,  prosciutto, cheese and some greens.

Tyson gets a special certificate from the school.

Mr. Philpot got to meet some of the Pius  culinary students, many of whom come from different parts of the world.

Students and staff welcome Tyson.

Pius’ professional cooking school program  provides students with the education and tools necessary for success in the challenging field of culinary arts and  opens doors to many employment opportunities.

Animator Vince Lacroce  and students from Perspectives II High School were visiting Pius on this day.

Mr. Philpot was presented with a special certificate, making him an honorary student. In addition, he went home with his Pius chef’s uniform and a kit which included a pizza cutter.

For more about the school go to piuscentre.com 

See Instagram interview.

Alain Belair presents a gift.

Antonella Russo makes the catch.





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