April 19, 2024 - 110 Games Today

Blue Bombers Sign Two Canadians to Roster

April 9, 2014 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release

WINNIPEG, MB., April 9, 2014 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has signed non-import offensive lineman Eric Armitage and non-import defensive back Kevin Prempeh.

Armitage (6-4, 308) was drafted in the seventh round, 56th overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2013 CFL Draft. Originally from London, Ontario, Armitage attended training camp with Saskatchewan but was released prior to the start of the season. He played university football at Western-Ontario, and played in seven games in 2012, his third and final season with the Mustangs.

Prempeh (6-3, 205) played his college football at the University of Concordia. In 22 total games played, he registered 32 solo tackles, two interceptions and nine pass knockdowns. The Scarborough, Ontario native played three seasons at Concordia, with his best season coming in 2013, when he recorded 13 tackles, one interception and four pass knockdowns, in eight games.

Check out the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Canadian Football League message board...

Canadian Football League Stories from April 9, 2014

Long-Term Athlete Development Gets a Boost - Edmonton Elks
Vanier Cup final to be staged in Montreal for the first time - Montreal Alouettes
Blue Bombers Sign Two Canadians to Roster - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Riders Extend Contract of General Manager Brendan Taman - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Stamps to Introduce Herm Harrison Memorial Award at Fan Forum - Calgary Stampeders

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Winnipeg Blue Bombers Stories