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May 17, 2018

Statements Following Retirement Of Nik Lewis

Nik Lewis, the Canadian Football League’s all-time leading receiver, today announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the CFL including 11 with the Calgary Stampeders.

Lewis holds the Stampeders record with 165 consecutive games played with at least one catch and surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in receiving in each of his first nine seasons. He was a CFL all-star three times as a member of the Stampeders and a West Division all-star on five occasions.

Lewis was a Grey Cup winner in 2008 and 2014 with Calgary.

Calgary Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel:

“I congratulate Nik for his long, productive and record-breaking career in the Canadian Football League. He will go down in history as one of great receivers in the CFL and he was a very important and influential member of the Stampeders for 11 seasons. I thank him for all of his contributions to the organization and especially for the important role he played in two Grey Cup championships as a member of the Red and White.”

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson:

“Nik was one of the smartest players I’ve been associated with and it was a pleasure to play with him and later to coach him. He made a tremendously positive impact on the field and in the community and I’ll always consider him a member of the Stampeders family. I know he’ll be a success in any future endeavour he chooses to pursue.”