Stamps Play Host to RedBlacks
August 12, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
It's a battle of division co-leaders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday as the Stampeders take on the Ottawa RedBlacks. Kickoff is at 8 p.m.
Calgary has a 4-2 record and shares top spot in the West Division with the Edmonton Eskimos while the RedBlacks, also 4-2, are tied with Toronto and Hamilton for first place in the East.
The Stamps were 25-22 winners on home turf in their most recent outing, a Week 6 contest against the Montreal Alouettes. Calgary had a bye in Week 7.
The RedBlacks have won two straight including a 29-26 overtime victory over the Stamps in Week 5 at Ottawa's TD Place Stadium.
The RedBlacks have made one previous visit to McMahon, an Aug. 9, 2014, a contest won 38-17 by the Stamps as Bo Levi Mitchell threw for three touchdowns and scored another on the ground.
The Stamps have won all four of their home games this season and have prevailed in nine of their 10 most recent regular-season dates at McMahon. Ottawa has already doubled its win total from last season including one win on the road after going 0-9 in enemy stadiums in 2014.
Purolator Tackle Hunger
The Calgary Stampeders are once again pleased to team up with Purolator Inc. to play host to the annual Purolator Tackle Hunger food drive in support of the Calgary Food Bank.
Fans can bring non-perishable food items or cash donations to Purolator volunteers stationed at the stadium gates. In return, fans will have the opportunity to receive a digital photo with the Grey Cup and enter to win a signed Jon Cornish jersey. There is also a Twitter contest which will give fans using the hashtag #TackleHunger a chance to win tickets to an upcoming Stampeders home game.
Last season, the generosity of Stamps fans resulted in a record total of 258,000 pounds of food being collected for the Calgary Food Bank. Fans of the Red and White have set a record in each of the past four seasons.
Dodge Fan Zone Pre-Game Party
The Dodge Fan Zone opens three hours prior to kickoff at 5 p.m. at the practice field located immediately south of the stadium and is free to attend with a game ticket. The Dodge Fan Zone includes interactive inflatables, face painting, high-energy entertainment and tons of kid-friendly activities.
Also featured in the Dodge Fan Zone - Pre-Game Party are:
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
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