Matthew Nagashima. The BC Lions invited healthcare, pharmacy, and grocery store workers to the September 24 game. A BC Lions fan cheers during the first half of CFL action between the Edmonton Eskimos and the BC Lions at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alta.. on Saturday September 26, 2015. Masks now required for Aug 29. Attendance: 18,043 We are one of a kind. All rights reserved. by. Playing surface: Granulated . The latest stats, news, highlights, scores, rumours, standings and more about the BC Lions on TSN BC Lions Encourage the young party crowd to come and use the games as their pre-party by spending money on cheap drinks. 3rd Quarter - 4:52: BC: FG: Lions 16 - Stampeders 26 Nick Vogel field goal. Team Roster Transactions Football Operations and Coaching Staff Team Stats Standings Depth Chart, Game Notes and Media Guide The Lions first -ever game is a 22 -0 pre -season loss to Montreal before 19,371 spectators. Current home: BC Place Stadium. Probably taking REDBLACKS spread for this one, after a Hamilton betting win last night. Bake's Game Takes | BC 27 MTL 18. COMMUNITY. Canadian Football Council Jan. 22, 1956 - Jan. 19, 1958. Shea Patterson turned heads during his time at Ole Miss and Michigan in the NCAA, passing for 8,800 yards, 68 scores and just 27 interceptions over 4 years. "Now that said, when I talked to the BC Lions today and their president said if we get to 17% to 18%, which is what they've been discussing for months going back to last season, they would live with that," Lalji continued. Team Roster Transactions Football Operations and Coaching Staff Team Stats Standings Depth Chart, Game Notes and Media Guide In 1985, the Lions won 13 games for the best regular-season record in the CFL. Lions used a 34-point first half en route to a 43-10 win at B.C. THE 80'S 1981 BC starts the season 5 -0 but eventually loses the Western Final to Edmonton. Lions 13 - Stampeders 26 Rene Paredes field goal. All rights reserved. The game was played at the home of the BC Lions, BC Place Stadium.It was the fifteenth Grey Cup to be held in Vancouver (and eighth at BC Place Stadium), the most recent previous one having been the 93rd Grey Cup in 2005, between the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton . The Lions did 12.5k, I think the Caps were less. The 1954 BC Lions season was the inaugural season for the Lions. 4th Quarter - 11:03: BC: TD: Lions 22 - Stampeders 26 Jevon Cottoy reception. The event could have gone better,my team lost BC Lions.The stadium was cold like an outside game.The water in the washrooms was ice cold,the food is way over priced for what you get.I would have to think hard to go to a game next year. © 2021 Atlantic Schooners. BC Place - Vancouver. 3rd Quarter - 0:40. Lions 8, Alouettes 3. 4th Quarter - 10:38: BC: XP: Lions 23 - Stampeders 26 Nick Vogel kick: 4th Quarter - 4:54 The Lions finished the season with a 1-15 . J.R. Tavai recorded […] The trophy is named after Albert Grey, the Governor General of Canada from 1904 until 1911. Lions Donate $7500 In Mask Proceeds To Food Banks BC. Cody Fajardo orchestrated an amazing final drive to score the game winning Touchdown. # Games played with white uniforms. Member of: Canadian Football League Jan. 19, 1958 - Present. The 2006 BC Lions finished in first place in the West Division with a 13-5 record and won the 94th Grey Cup over the Montreal Alouettes. Lions Canada MD19 ALERT Fund, attn: PDG Wayne Atkinson, 3341 McQueen Rd., Westbank, BC V4T 1B7. BC. # Games played with alternate uniforms. They appeared in the West Final. ›. Date Time League Season Attendance TV Channel; October 23, 2021: 7:00 pm: CFL: 2021: 23,750: ESPN+ 12:33 — BC Jeremiah Johnson 12-yard touchdown run. All rights reserved. B.C. Yes, with a dominant 45-0 victory over the B.C. 2L — June 15, 2019 to Aug. 15, 2019 All rights reserved. CFL Network. As the largest indoor gathering place of its kind in Western Canada, BC Place is busy year-round hosting a diverse range of sporting, cultural, entertainment, commercial and community events. The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. © 2021 Montreal Alouettes. We welcomed the world as the Official Ceremonies Venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and as the host venue of the 2015 FIFA Women . by Nathan Caddell on June 17th, 2019 at 4:21 PM. Membership passed 37,000, it said in a news . BC Place is more than home of the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Lions make the most of a second lease on life? Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat the BC Lions 31-24. The BC Lions were allowed 50% capacity in the stadium's lower bowl, with an announced sellout of 12,500 fans in attendance. Lions 15, Alouettes 3. Capacity: 27,500. Lions will try and squash some of the Argos' early momentum Friday night Place on Thursday, but the visiting Edmonton Elks spoiled the festivities by notching their . PAREDES USES LEG TO LIFT STAMPEDERS. The move is a "calculated attempt to take advantage of the fact that Riders annually are the Lions' top home draw of the season; the Lions are attempting to retain a portion of the fan base that lives in the Lower Mainland who won't go to another game at BC Place Stadium." Attendance at home games this year is "tracking a 10-year low . "We have long . Luther Hakunavanhu 16 yard TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell (Rene Paredes extra point is GOOD) 7: 6 A closer look at the announced attendance at BC Lions games this year, reveals something different. The gallery says the figure beats last year's attendance by close to 100,000. Lions Launch Heart Of A Lion Award, presented by Amacon. "I heard Winnipeg talk about a little less than 50%, but certainly that's a bit more of an aggressive statement than just coming out and saying 25%. He was one of the most significant undrafted free agents in 2020, and after spending some time with . 1954 The Lions open at home on August 28, 1954 against Winnipeg and their first ever TD comes a minute before half -time a s By Bailey crashes over from a yard out to give BC a 5 -1 lead. Alouettes. The CFL team returns to BC Place Stadium Thursday night (Aug. 19) to battle the recently re-branded Edmonton franchise, the Elks. Friday night's game was the final leg of Edmonton's 3-11 season, and concluded the club's cross-Canada tour, which featured three games in a week to end the 2021 . Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. Carter's Lions have been part of the problem, with announced attendance dropping to 17,567 at BC Place this season — down from last year's modest average of 19,975 and well below the . Lions 34 - Elks 10. The heron depiction, the namesake of the new Salish Heron set to launch in spring 2022, is "an important first step forward to raise awareness to the history of Canada . The Lions played their first season in 1954, and have played every season since.As such, they are the oldest professional sports franchise in the city of Vancouver and in the province of . Lions. Contests Presented by Pinnacle" href="https://www.bluebombersace.com"> Chase The Ace. Richie Leone convert attempt (good). • Overseeing productivity of employees, assisting when necessary. 0:18. The game will mark the first live . Redblacks. THE CANADIAN PRESS / John Woods. Koko's Activity Centre. Fans had been in attendance for the FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Victoria last month and the Fraser Valley Bandits games in Abbotsford, but this was the largest crowd at a sporting event in British Columbia since March 10 . Play It Forward | Rebuilding The NSMF Clubhouse. John Hodge. A win is a win. Thank you to the Vernon Lions members who have written personal cheques and a huge thank you to the Burnaby Lougheed Lions Club for their contribution of $1,000 for the White Rock Lake fire and $1,000 for the Lytton fire. Port Moody, BC. Attendance on the west coast has some pretty clear trends when considering the history of ownership since the club's inception in 1954. 16. BC Lions There were plenty of reasons to party at B.C. Estate Of David Braley Makes $250,000 Donation to St. Paul's Foundation. 4th Quarter - 10:38: BC: XP: Lions 23 - Stampeders 26 Nick Vogel kick: 4th Quarter - 4:54 A new local owner in attendance. With a dominant 45-0 victory over the BC Lions (4-6), the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-1) have ensured the western final will be played at IG Field on Sunday, Dec. 5 . The first win in franchise history (and the only win of the season) came on September 18, 1954 when the Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders 9-4 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver. I think the Lions take this one by 4, but Ottawa's D has been pretty good so . On the bright side, running back Willie Fleming made the . as the BC Lions 1954-Present. (Montreal)- An electrifying start that featured some timely plays from a 'bend but don't break' defensive effort all added up to a 27-18 victory over the Alouettes at Montreal's Percival Molson Stadium. Host city. Presented by Pinnacle Coors Light Season Ticket Member Spotlight" href="https . BC Lions No matter how they come, all that matters is adding to the win column when it's all said and done and the Calgary Stampeders were able to do that in a 17-16 win over the Ottawa RedBlacks TD Place Stadium. By Bailey scored the first touchdown in BC Lions history in a 8-6 loss to Winnipeg on August 28, 1954. The club will encourage unvaccinated fans to wear a mask at Ford Field. . # Games played with white uniforms. To increase attendance teams like the Lions/Al's/Stamps need to drop prices on food and drinks and push hard with advertising at local university/college campuses. Ottawa. The Lions draw 15,071 fans to the final home game at Empire Stadium on November 6, 1982. 7. BC Lions The BC Lions will return in 2021 with a 14-game schedule that leans heavily on home dates in September and later months. for Dec. 17, 2021. Since BC Place Stadium reopened from its $512 million renovation in September 2011, the Whitecaps and BC Lions have overstated attendance by a combined 500,000 fans. Place Stadium. Exclusive Highlights and Recruiting Interviews. The Lions are a terrible draw traditionally, as is Edmonton, which is also on a frickin' Tuesday evening. We'll provide summaries of what's going on in B.C. Template:2006 CFL West Division Standings # Games played with colour uniforms. Fraser health, Coastal health, Save-on-Foods, and London Drugs head offices received complementary tickets provided by corporate sponsors and the BC Lions. As a community-owned team, B.C. Welcome to BC Place! Streaks as of Oct. 1, 2021 (Regular Season) Lions streak at home vs Blue Bombers. Western Inter-provincial Football Union Nov. 1, 1953 - Jan. 22, 1956. The Bombers fought back however with a TD to level the score. Attendance has slipped steadily since 2012, when the league drew 28,191 fans per game. But, after a three-year legal . For 55 event dates between September 30, 2011, and July 20, 2013, they claimed a total of 1.3 million attendees. June 16, 2021. View the 2018 Schedule and Get Your Tickets to Mosaic Stadium now! Log in or subscribe today Lions 37 - Elks 10. 4th Quarter - 11:03: BC: TD: Lions 22 - Stampeders 26 Jevon Cottoy reception. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons. Attendance: 18,043 right here so you . 3rd Quarter - 4:52: BC: FG: Lions 16 - Stampeders 26 Nick Vogel field goal. Football game. © 2021 Montreal Alouettes. 1 of 1 2 of 1 "Nothing rhymes with orange." . Team Roster Transactions Football Operations and Coaching Staff Team Stats Standings Depth Chart, Game Notes and Media Guide Lions Saturday night the Bombers made official what has been obvious for weeks - the road to the Grey Cup from the West will feature a stop here in the Manitoba capital. Lucky Whitehead and Bryan Burnham combined for 16 Lions receptions and 175 yards … the Lions lost their sixth straight game … attendance was 21,618, more than 2,000 short of a sellout. BC Lions post disappointing attendance numbers in home opener. — DeMarr Langford scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Boston College snapped a three-game skid with a 73-60 defeat of Columbia . Oh, and keep Sunday, December 5th open because your favourite football team will be hosting the Western Final. Member-Only Message Boards. BC Lions; Resurrection Day: Can the B.C. Breaking Recruiting News. As Canadaʼs premier sport venue BC Place has been a proud host to a wide range of world-class international sporting events. On 27 October 1984, a BC Place regular-season attendance record was set, as 59,421 fans watched the Lions beat the Blue Bombers 20-3. says it has set a new attendance record of more than 600,000 in 2017-18. The 4-2 Lions keep pace with Saskatchewan in the ultra-competitive West Division. Grey donated the trophy to the Canadian Rugby Union in 1909 to […] • Performing and overseeing facility's opening and closing procedures. The victory was the second straight for the Stamps as they . The Lions will begin the season with three road games out of four - Aug. 6 . Langford scores 15 as BC runs past Columbia 73-60. At BC Place stadium, the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions also announce tickets distributed. Bobby Ryan (L) and Zack Smith (R) of the Ottawa Senators were in attendance for the CFL game opposing the Ottawa Redblacks and the BC Lions during first half action at TD Place in Ottawa . Roughrider's veteran and current MLA and Minister of Advanced Education Gene Makowsky was in attendance on Friday and told Global News it was great . 2d. 2:12 — BC Jeremiah Johnson 1-yard touchdown . View the Box Score for the CFL football game between the British Columbia Lions and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on November 5, 2021. Lions 13 - Stampeders 26 Rene Paredes field goal. Apr 2007 - Dec 20103 years 9 months. Host Your Event ›. Will Arndt got some time behind centre in the second half, completing six of his 11 passes for 61 yards. The Giants are not alone in overstating home game attendance numbers. CFL Network. The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in fourth place in the West Division with a 5-9-2 record. The Saskatchewan Roughriders keep their quest for first place in the West Division alive and well with their 11th win of the season, a 27-19 win over the BC Lions in Vancouver. 1982 Willie Fleming is elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame while future great and Rookie-of -the -Year Mervyn Fernandez is signed from San Jose State. The '98 season attendance figures showed a 6.1% increase, which surpassed '97 season figures. On February 27, 2009, news agencies reported—and the league confirmed—that the game had been awarded to Vancouver. The conversation includes a review of this year's team, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game win over North Dakota last weekend in Nashville, getting fans back into Pegula Ice Arena, and expanding the Big Ten and D-I hockey in general. So far this season, CFL teams have attracted 23,718 fans to games. I think we need to see how much impact COVID has on Leafs and Raptors attendance before drawing any firm conclusions, but on the evidence to date, the struggle to make this team viable just keeps getting harder. CFL Network. WIFU. The Ottawa REDBLACKS fell short against the BC Lions Saturday night, losing 40-7 at TD Place. Mossis Madu rushed for 57 yards on 12 carries, while Jonathon Jennings passed for 121 yards. The Roughriders defeated the BC Lions 33-29. The BC Lions 1999 finished in first place in the West Division with a 13-5 record. © 2021 Calgary Stampeders. BC Lions 50/50. The average league attendance has slipped from 27,767 in 2011 to 22,917 in 2019 according to cfldb.ca . Nick Vogel field goal. The game will be extra special as the BC Lions introduced Amar Doman as the new owner of the team on Wednesday afternoon and he will be in attendance at BC Place. Canadian Football League attendance has averaged no fewer than 20,000 spectators per game for every season since 1963.The CFL consistently draws, on average, the third or fourth largest crowds to its games of any professional sports league in North America, ranking behind the National Football League and Major League Baseball, about on par with Liga MX and ahead of Major League Soccer, the . Second Quarter. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. CFL Network. Lions welcome back fans to BC Place Stadium - Aug 20, 2021 LaPointe posted a photo of hundreds of fans jammed together on one of the exit ramps to social media, which prompted others to share . The CFL enters the final season of the 1900s with increased growth in attendance and television ratings after the '98 season. BC Place means business for British Columbia. BC Lions Sign Former Michigan QB Shea Patterson. The Saskatchewan Roughriders keep their quest for first place in the West Division alive and well with their 11th win of the season, a 27-19 win over the BC Lions in Vancouver. Exclusive coverage of Rivals Camp Series. Fans back in the stands. The complete Ottawa REDBLACKS 2019 schedule including all regular and semi-final games both home and away by week. Sean Whyte field goal. Wally Buono, - CFL's Scotiabank Coach of the Year Aaron Hunt (DT . BC Lions Ed Willes: Everything's on a high for new-look Argos, except attendance B.C. 8-10 I'd say. The Lions announced that they will not require masks or proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to attend games. When Indigenous artist Maynard Johnny Jr. unveiled the heritage-inspired Salish art destined for BC Ferries' newest Salish Class ferry, some described it as an impactful act of Indigenous representation and reconciliation.. Events and activities at our stadium . BC. averaged attendance of 25,816 from 1954 to 1982 with a low of 16,873 in its inaugural year and a peak of 32,505 in 1964. There were definitely more than 5k for the LAFC match at BC Place. Presently a member of the West Division. Sports Events. VANCOUVER - The Edmonton Elks season came to an end Friday night on the West Coast, as the B.C. After 656 days away from home, the Lions will be involved in the first live sporting event in Vancouver to include fan attendance since March 2020. The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team based in Vancouver, British Columbia.The Lions compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and play their home games at BC Place.. Corrine Hunt | The Story Behind Lions Orange Shirt Logo. 3rd Quarter - 6:58. FG. • Ensuring effective running of daily operations in accordance with family safe environment. 1L — June 15, 2019; Last BC Win: Jul 14, 2018 @ Vancouver Lions streak overall vs Blue Bombers.