With tickets moving fast for the fourth annual Watermelon Smash, the BC Lions announced today that Upper Bowl seating is OPEN for the big battle with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff is 4:00 pm at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place and the game is presented by BC Federation of Labour. Tickets start […]
The BC Lions announced the signings of four Americans to the Practice Roster on Wednesday: defensive linemen Amani Bledsoe and Shaun Peterson Jr., offensive lineman Ivory Scott Jr. and wide receiver Bryan Thompson. Bledsoe (6’4, 280 lbs)- the Lawrence, Kansas native moves north after two seasons in the UFL and stints in Arlington, Birmingham and […]
(Vancouver)- On the heels of another stellar performance that resulted in a critical divisional road win for the resurgent BC Lions, running back Zander Horvath was named one of the CFL Players of the Week. In addition to racking up 102 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, the versatile back hauled in three receptions […]
The BC Lions organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of O.J. Brigance after a long and heroic battle with ALS. “As great a player as O.J. Brigance was, he was an even better individual,” said his former teammate and current Lions director of community relations Jamie Taras. “He had such a positive […]
CALGARY- You can say one thing about this BC Lions squad: they sure are resilient. Nathan Rourke hit Keon Hatcher for an 11-yard touchdown in the late stages and the Lions survived a couple of critical mistakes in the final three minutes to hold off the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 on a drizzly Thursday night at […]
For the first time this season, you get the sense it feels like a critical clash that will have major ramifications down the line. Winners of two straight contests, the BC Lions venture across the Rocky Mountains for a Thursday night meeting with the Calgary Stampeders. Facing another short turnaround and road trip on the […]
A pair of franchise icons are set to be enshrined next month. The BC Lions are excited to announce that Ryan Phillips and Travis Lulay will be added to the club’s Wall of Fame on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony takes place during the Lions’ home battle with the Montreal Alouettes. Now in his 19th season with the organization, Phillips joined the Lions in 2005 and quickly established himself…
It won’t go down as their prettiest win of the year, but at the end of the day, they all count in the standings. Sean Whyte’s 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining proved to be the winning points, and the defence did just enough to hold down a pesky Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad. The 27-24 […]
They fully understand the opportunity that lies ahead. And with the pending return of reigning Most Outstanding Player Nathan Rourke, plus a few other key veterans, the BC Lions know there is no excuse for not building off of last week’s impressive victory in Winnipeg. Up next: they face a Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad that is […]
BC Lions running back Zander Horvath was named the Canadian Football League Player of the Week on Wednesday, following an outstanding performance in the Lions’ 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to kick off week nine. Horvath was chosen by members of the CFL’s football operations, player and game statistics and content departments. The […]