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Stamps Host Blue Bombers in Family Day Game

July 15, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


It's a battle of co-leaders in the CFL's West Division on Saturday at McMahon Stadium as the Stampeders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kickoff for the contest, which is presented by the Alberta Ram Dealers, is 5 p.m.

Both clubs are 2-1 after recording hard-fought victories in Week 3. Calgary, which is facing a quick turnaround after playing on Monday night, was a 25-20 winner over the Toronto Argonauts while the Bombers edged the Montreal Alouettes 25-23 in a contest played on Friday in Winnipeg.

Stamps quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is coming off a 303-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Argos and he ranks third in the league with 810 passing yards. Winnipeg counterpart Drew Willy has completed 75 per cent of his throws and ranks second in the CFL with a QB rating of 117.6.

This is Calgary's first meeting with a West Division opponent after starting the campaign with three consecutive games against Eastern clubs.

The Stamps and Blue Bombers split their two meetings in 2014 with each side winning in the other's building. Calgary was a 33-23 winner in Manitoba on Oct. 18 while Winnipeg prevailed 18-13 on Nov. 1 at a snow-blanketed McMahon Stadium.

Family Day Game

Saturday is the annual Family Day Game and fans of all ages are invited to the Dodge Fan Zone for the Family Day Pre-Game Party. The Dodge Fan Zone is located in the south practice field at McMahon Stadium and is free to attend with a game ticket. The party kicks off at 2 p.m. with interactive inflatables, face painting, high-energy entertainment and tons of kid-friendly activities.

Also featured in the Dodge Fan Zone - Family Day Pre-Game Party are:

Stampeders & Dinos player autographs

Live DJ

Partner games and giveaways

Submit entry for chance to win a 2015 Ram 1500 truck

Chance to win an ATV by visiting the Pro-Am Motorsports tent

Sign up for the Kids Club, presented by Summit Kids

Inflatables

Outriders cheer team performances

Chance to purchase Stampeders merchandise

Little Miss Outrider

The halftime show on Saturday features Little Miss Outrider, presented by Jayman BUILT. Aspiring cheerleaders ages 5-15 will take to the field to perform a special routine with the Stampeder Outriders.

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