CALGARY, AB - October 20th, 2017: The Calgary Stampeders lost 30-7 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday at McMahon Stadium.
Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Eskimos
Western Final
McMahon Stadium
Saturday, November 18
2:30 p.m. kickoff
Radio: Newstalk 770, SiriusXM 167
TV: TSN, ESPNEWS
The Calgary Stampeders take on the Edmonton Eskimos in the Western Final on Sunday at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.
This marks the third time in four years the Battle of Alberta rivals have met in the Western Final – Calgary won the 2014 game en route to a Grey Cup title and Edmonton prevailed in 2015 on the way to winning a championship of their own.
Calgary earned the right to host the Western Final thanks to a league-best 13-4-1 record during the regular season. Edmonton finished third in the West with a 12-6 record and earned a date with the Stamps by defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-32 in the Western Semi-Final last week at Investors Group Field.
The Stamps and Eskimos have met 12 previous times in the division final with each team winning six times. Including the semifinal round, Calgary and Edmonton have squared off 23 times in the post-season with Edmonton holding a 12-11 edge.
During the 2017 regular season, the Stamps won two of three meetings against Edmonton including a 39-18 decision in the Labour Day Classic at McMahon. Calgary also prevailed in the rematch in Edmonton five days later, picking up a 25-22 win, while the Eskimos were 29-20 winners on home field on Oct. 28.
National Anthem: Justine Tyrell – Born and raised in Calgary, Justine has taken the stage for many notable events, galas, benefits, and concerts throughout Canada and has received nominations and honours for her contribution to Alberta Music and Culture.
Flag Bearer: RB Ante Milanovic-Litre
Pre-Game flyover
Just before kickoff, an extra shot of adrenaline will be provided by a Royal Canadian Air Force flyover of four CT-155 Hawk jets.
Fan Zone
Fans are encouraged to come to the stadium early on Sunday to take part in the pre-game festivities in the East parking lot from noon until 2 p.m. Reuben Frank and Mike Rose will be signing autographs from 12:30 – 1:30 and there will be CFL partners on hand offering giveaways including pizza samples from Dr. Oetker, hot chocolate and coffee from Tim Hortons and hand warmers from Mark’s.
Halftime
The Stampeders will recognize the three recipients of the 2017 Stan Schwartz – Heart of a Champion Awards.
This year’s winners are local high school senior football players who were nominated by their respective coaches. Contributions to their team off the field as well as their school and community, in addition to athletic and personal perseverance, are the criteria for this prestigious award which was introduced in 2009.
The following players have been selected for their outstanding achievements:
Stampeders Thermal Lined Toque $12 (Reg. $20)
Stampeders Travel Blanket $20 (Reg. $30)
50/50 pot starts at $100,000
The total pot for Sunday’s 50/50 draw, presented by Re/Max, will be a guaranteed minimum of $100,000. That amount will grow with every ticket sold, with the winner taking home half the final total. Tickets can be purchased throughout McMahon Stadium from the moment the gates open to the conclusion of halftime with 50 per cent of the funds going to amateur football through the Stampeders Foundation.
