Stamps Face Blue Bombers in Home-Opener
June 28, 2016 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
The Calgary Stampeders' 2016 home-opener will take place on Friday when the Red and White play host to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kickoff at McMahon Stadium is at 8 p.m. MDT.
It's the seventh time since the turn of the century that the Stamps will be playing their first home game on Canada Day, with the most recent occasion coming in 2012 when Calgary defeated the Montreal Alouettes 38-10. It's the first time since 2001 that the Stamps have faced the Bombers in a home-opener.
Both Calgary and Winnipeg suffered losses in Week 1 as the Stamps dropped a 20-18 decision at Vancouver's BC Place while the Bombers fell at home by a 22-14 score against the Alouettes.
Calgary swept the three-game season series against Winnipeg in 2015 including a 26-25 victory on July 18 at McMahon Stadium. The Stamps have won 12 of their 13 most recent home games against the Bombers dating back to 2002.
Celebrate Canada Day with the Red and White
The Stamps will celebrate our country's diversity with Multicultural Night as various nations will be represented in pre-game ceremonies. In addition, a group of new Canadians will be in attendance as special guests of the fooball club.
Prior to the game, 15,000 Canada rally towels, courtesy of TELUS, and 5,000 miniature Canadian flags will be handed out to fans. After the final whistle, fans are invited to stay in their seats for a post-game fireworks display.
Honouring a member of the team
In a special halftime ceremony, the Stampeders will honour Karyn Drake, who for 23 years rode Quick Six the touchdown horse at Stampeders home games and at eight Grey Cup games. Karyn is passing the flag to her daughter Chelsea.
Ram Fan Zone
The pre-game activity starts three hours prior to kickoff at 5 p.m. in the Ram Fan Zone, located in the east parking lot adjacent to the Ticket Office at McMahon Stadium.
Ram Fan Zone attractions include:
Stampeders player autographs
A live DJ
Partner games and giveaways
Opportunity to enter Ram's King of the Field contest for a chance to win a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport truck
YYC food trucks
Outriders dance team
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