News Category: Calgary Stampeders

Lions hope to rock Stampeders in home opener

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The B.C. Lions hope to rebound from a season-opening loss on Saturday when they host the Calgary Stampeders in their home opener in Vancouver. While a pregame concert from Grammy Award-winning artist 50 Cent likely will stir an expected crowd of over 50,000 at BC Place into a frenzy, the Lions (0-1) want to give their fans a strong performance on the field as well. B.C., which is hoping to avoid its first 0-2 start

Familiar face returns as Tiger-Cats open season in Calgary

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Two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player Bo Levi Mitchell returns to Calgary as a visiting player for the first time when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats open the season against the Stampeders on Friday night. Mitchell guided Calgary to Grey Cup titles in 2014 and 2018 and was named the game’s MVP on both occasions. He won his regular-season MOP awards in 2016 and 2018. Mitchell passed for 32,541 yards, 188 touchdowns and 89 interceptions for the Stampeders