Background
Dales was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and raised in Brockville, Ontario.
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After playing at Concordia University, Dales attended the Pittsburgh Steelers 2002 training camp.
Career
He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played Commonwealth of Independent States Football with the Concordia Stingers. Over his 9-year career Dales played for the Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Eskimos, and Montreal Alouettes.
Pittsburgh Steelers
He also tried to make the team as a kick-off specialist.
When he placekicks, he uses the straight-on style which had not been seen in the NFL since the 1980s. Montreal Alouettes
On October 30, 2013, Dales was signed by the Montreal Alouettes.
Calgary Stampeders
Dales was signed as a free agent on March 8, 2005, by the Calgary Stampeders. Dales re-signed with the Stampeders on March 24, 2009, after failing to gain interest from NFL teams and a reportedly higher offer from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers would have meant losing his off-season employment.
Edmonton Eskimos
After becoming a free agent in 2012, Dales signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 19, 2012.
On July 22, 2013, he was released by the Eskimos. Retirement
Dales announced his retirement on May 16, 2014.
