Stampeders Play Host to Lions
June 26, 2019 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
Following a Week 2 bye, the Calgary Stampeders will return to action to face the BC Lions on Saturday evening with both teams looking for their first win of 2019. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on 770 CHQR radio and TSN.
Calgary (0-1) began their season with a 32-28 loss to the visiting RedBlacks. The Lions (0-2) have been dealt defeats by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Eskimos thus far.
The Stamps and Lions met in the second week of the pre-season with BC securing a come-from-behind victory. In 2018, the Red and White went 2-1 against BC including a 1-1 mark at home.
DeVone Claybrooks will be returning to McMahon Stadium as BC's head coach for the first time since spending a decade with the Stamps organization - three seasons as a player followed by seven seasons as an assistant coach.
A triumph for the Stampeders on Saturday would prevent their first 0-2 start at home since 2011 and their first pair of consecutive losses overall to start a season since 2009.
Week 4 will see Calgary make their initial road trip with a visit to Saskatchewan while BC will face the Argonauts.
Gridiron Gardens
From 3 to 5 p.m., the Gridiron Gardens will be in operation on the south practice field for fans of all ages. The fun will include barbeque food options, a DJ, family-friendly games, face painting, a photo booth and sponsorship activations. The Dueling Piano Kings will be on hand to provide live music presented by Skip the Dishes. Two Stampeders players will be signing autographs from 3 to 4 p.m.
Fan Appreciation
The Stamps will salute their fans with various prizes given out throughout the game. Also, one lucky fan will win a trip for two courtesy of WestJet.
Red City drum line
The Red City drum line will be back performing during its inaugural season with routines both before and during the game.
Halftime
The Dueling Piano Kings will put on a special halftime performance featuring songs requested by fans.
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