Career

He was originally drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played Commonwealth of Independent States football for the Saint Mary"s Huskies. After injury plagued seasons in 2007 and 2008, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 and rejuvenated his career in his hometown.

Stala is well known for a unique soccer-inspired touchdown celebration which he performed on July 31, 2010.

After five seasons with the Tiger-Cats, Stala was released by the club on January 9, 2014. He re-signed with Montreal the next day to a two-year contract, reuniting him with the team that drafted him.

Dave Stala is often referred to by the nicknames "Sticky Stala" or just "Sticky".