Stampeders Mourn the Death of Mike Roach

Published on December 17, 2020 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release

It is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders have learned of the death of former coach Mike Roach. He was 77.

Roach was an assistant coach in the Canadian Football League for a total of 26 years including 10 years over three stints with the Stampeders - 1982-85, 1998-2002 and 2004. He served as defensive coordinator for the Stamps' Grey Cup-championship teams in 1998 and 2001 and most recently served as a guest coach at Calgary's training camp in 2012.

A native of Rapid City, S.D., Roach was also part of coaching staffs in Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg and BC, winning Grey Cups with Edmonton in 1987 and with BC in 2006. After retiring from full-time coaching in 2009, Roach and his wife Kaye settled in Calgary.

"Mike was an excellent coach and an even better man," said Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel. "He made tremendous contributions to the Stamps and to the CFL and he will be missed. We express our condolences to his family and friends."

Canadian Football League Stories from December 17, 2020

• Running Back William Powell Staying in Green and White - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Trio of Canadians - Ottawa RedBlacks
• Stampeders Mourn the Death of Mike Roach - Calgary Stampeders
• Alouettes Load up on Local Talent - Montreal Alouettes
• Stamps Re-Sign Receiver Aaron Peck - Calgary Stampeders
• Lions and Mike Reilly Reach Contract Settlement; QB Signs New Deal Through '22 - B.C. Lions
• Riders Add Two on Defence - Saskatchewan Roughriders

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Calgary Stampeders Stories

• Stampeders Sign WR Whatley
• Jr. Stamps Camp Taking Place Saturday
• Stampeders Extend Adams Jr.
• Red and White Release One
• Stamps Add to Quarterback Room