Military front and centre as Esks take on Argos
Published on September 23, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
It's Military Appreciation Night as the Edmonton Eskimos return home to take on ex-Eskimo John Avery and the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday night at 7:30 pm. (gates open at 6:30 pm). It's the final evening game of the year for the Green and Gold as they switch to afternoon kick-offs in October. Toronto, like Edmonton, is trying to stay close to their first place rivals and need a win if they want to catch Montreal. There will be plenty of action inside and outside the stadium as fans get a chance to meet and talk to some real-life heroes. Here's what to expect this Saturday night:
Pre-game:
· Mike Pringle Commemorative Poster: The first 10,000 people through the gates at Saturday's game will receive a Mike Pringle commemorative poster celebrating his new CFL all-time rushing record which he set last week against the B.C. Lions.
· Military Might: Football fans will be treated to a fly-past by a CH-146 Griffon Helicopter from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron. They will also be able to check out state-of-the-art vehicle displays outside the stadium, including the Light Armoured Vehicle III, armoured ambulances, and army trucks.
· Honourary Captains: Hockey fans get a chance to congratulate Edmonton Oiler GM Kevin Lowe on his World Cup of Hockey victory as he acts as the Esks' honourary captain.
· National Anthem: Local singing product Marlee Scott will perform O Canada.
Halftime:
· Eskimo fans will receive messages via the internet direct form Canadian military personnel stationed in Afghanistan. Messages will be played on the stadium's scoreboard.
· In keeping with the military theme, members of the No.1 Field Ambulance squad will entertain the crowd with blind stretcher races.
Purchase your tickets online at www.ticketmaster.ca. To order by phone, call Ticketmaster at 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.
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