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Published on February 1, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release


WINNIPEG, MB – It was a busy week for the Winnipeg Football Club. The week started with a player trade and the addition of a new coach before moving on to the signing of two key free agents. Here are some of the highlights:

BLUE BOMBERS ACQUIRE KEITH STOKES FROM MONTRÉAL

It may have been six years since the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montréal Alouettes made a trade with each other but WOW!, did they make a big deal when it counted. Monday, the Bombers improved the prospects for their special teams by getting thrilling kick returner Keith Stokes from the Als. To view how the deal went down, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.410

JIM DALEY JOINS BLUE BOMBER COACHING STAFF

One of the most respected coaches in the CFL is now a Blue Bomber. Jim Daley – the last man to guide the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a Grey Cup appearance – is now part of Head Coach Dave Ritchie's staff. To read the details, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.412

DAVE MUDGE SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL

All-star offensive lineman Dave Mudge will be a Winnipeg Blue Bomber for a long time. Mudge signed a contract Tuesday that will keep him in Blue & Gold for the next three seasons. To see the story, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.416

DOUG BROWN BACK FOR THREE MORE YEARS

Like teammate Dave Mudge, all-star defensive tackle Doug Brown has made a long-term commitment to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On Wednesday Brown inked a deal for two years plus an option with the Big Blue. For all the details, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.418

COACH GENE GAINES RETIRES

One of the best people ever to work in the CFL has called it quits. Blue Bombers defensive backs coach Gene Gaines has retired. For a look at his storied career, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.411

LABATT BLUE LIGHTNING DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Once again Canada's Sweethearts, the Labatt Blue Lightning Dance Team, will be holding auditions. To get all the info, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.415

"WE ALL LIVE & BREATHE FOOTBALL" T-SHIRTS NOW AT THE BOMBER STORE

Be one of the first to get the new slogan t-shirts for 2004! Take a sneak peek at the new shirts here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.414

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR SEASON TICKETS YET?

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets are available for as little as $79.00. Get you tickets now by clicking here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/order

DO YOU WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER?

The Winnipeg Football Club is always looking for a few good people to become members of the Big Blue Flight Crew. For volunteer information, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/volunteer_signup

PUZZLES, GAMES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

Have some Blue Bomber fun by visiting the Interactive section of the football club's website. Just click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/interactive

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS TRANSACTIONS RECAP

Can't keep track of the players without a scorecard? Well, our transactions recap will help give you a headstart on the personnel movements made by the Bombers so far this off-season. To see all the activity, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/news/id.419

BLUE BOMBER COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

Winnipeg Blue Bombers players and staff are out in the community making all kinds of appearances. To see some of the upcoming events, please click here: http://www.bluebombers.com/index/off_season

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