CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps Host Bombers on Fan Appreciation Day

Published on October 30, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Stampeders wrap up the home portion of their 2014 regular-season schedule by facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a Saturday matinee at McMahon Stadium. The opening kickoff is at 2 p.m.

The Stamps (14-2) have already secured top spot in the West Division and are attempting to tie the franchise record for victories in a season. Calgary has won 15 games three times in their history, in 1993, 1994 and 1995.

The most recent 15-win season by a CFL team was accomplished by the 2009 Montreal Alouettes while the 1989 Edmonton Eskimos collected a league-record 16 victories.

The Stamps head into the Winnipeg game with victories in five consecutive home games and a four-game winning streak overall. Calgary has a 20-2 record at McMahon since the 2012 Labour Day Classic and the Red and White has won the 11 most recent home games against Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers haven't won at McMahon since Oct. 18, 2002.

The Stamps are coming off a 40-27 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders as Calgary overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The contest marked the third time this season Calgary has scored at least 40 points and the ninth time the Stamps have put at least 30 points on the scoreboard.

The Blue Bombers (6-11) have lost eight straight games including a 28-23 setback at home against the BC Lions on Saturday. Winnipeg will miss the post-season for a third consecutive year.

This is the second meeting of the season for Calgary and Winnipeg as the Stamps were 33-23 winners in Manitoba on Oct. 18.

Saturday's game features two of the league's best young quarterbacks in first-year full-time starters Bo Levi Mitchell of the Stampeders and Drew Willy of the Blue Bombers.

Mitchell leads the CFL with a 97.2 QB rating and boasts an impressive 15-1 record as a starter. Willy is second in the league with 3,747 passing yards.

In regards to the running game, Calgary's Jon Cornish is 23 yards away from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season and is bidding for a third consecutive rushing title. He leads Saskatchewan's Anthony Allen by 128 yards for the league lead. Meanwhile, Winnipeg's Paris Cotton has back-to-back 100-yard games in the past two games.

The Stamps will be wearing their special Signature Uniform - nicknamed the Outlaw - for the second time this season on Saturday. The uniform features a black jersey and pants as well as a distinctive two-tone helmet with a chrome horse logo.

The Salvation Army Coat Drive

The Calgary Stampeders are holding their 12th annual Share the Warmth coat drive in support of The Salvation Army at Saturday's game. This year's drive is once again supported by radio station Q107, Calgary's Classic Rock - The Jeff & Sarah Show. Fans can drop off new or gently used coats at any entrance gate. Thanks to the generosity of Stampeders fans, a record total of 4,088 coats was collected in the 2013 Coat Drive. That brought the all-time donation totals to nearly 14,000 coats and $27,000 in cash.

Fan Appreciation Day

In order to show their appreciation for the best fans in the CFL, the Stamps will be giving away a number of prizes on Saturday including four Transat Holidays trips and five Outlaw helmets as well as prizes from Air Transat, Safeway, Great Clips, BWW, Shark Club, Cowboys, Cattle Baron, McKnight Veterinary Hospital, Booster Juice, Grey Eagle, Tim Hortons and Delta Kananaskis. Saturday is also the annual Jersey Off Our Backs event, presented by Safeway. Randomly selected fans will have the chance to come on the field after the game, meet with a designated Stamps player and get a jersey signed. The jersey will be game-used from a game earlier this season.

At halftime, the final of the Harley-Davidson Tricycle Race will be held with the winner taking home a 2014 Dyna Street Bob.

Stan Schwartz Heart of Champion Award

Also at halftime, the 2014 recipients of the Stan Schwartz Heart of a Champion Award will be honoured. The awards are presented annually to Calgary high school senior football players who have made significant contributions on and off the field to their team, school and community and have shown perseverance.

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