Gameday Playbook: June 20th vs Calgary Stampeders
For those players hoping to earn a role with the BC Lions this season, this game will be their last audition. Several of the understudies will perform with the proven stars to see if they demonstrate the talent needed for the big stage.
Head coach Mike Benevides used a mainly rookie production in last week’s 14-11 win over the Edmonton Eskimos. This week Benevides plans to play many of his veterans for at least two-and-a-half quarters at BC Place Stadium. He also wants to sprinkle some of the promising newcomers into the lineup to watch how they fit in with the starters.
ROOF UPDATE
Based on the current weather forecast we are planning for the roof to be open for tomorrow night's game and recommend you dress accordingly. A final decision will be made a few hours before kick-off.
BC LIONS STREET PARTY PRESENTED BY NISSAN
The BC Lions Street Party presented by NISSAN takes place starting at 5:00pm on the Terry Fox Plaza near the corner of Beatty and Robson just outside of Gate A of BC Place. Join host Vanni De Bartolo for a fun-filled event leading up to kick-off. The street party will feature a live DJ performance as well as the 2014 Felions dance team, face painting, poster making and much more.
This year, Lions fans have a new way to show their pride on game day! Make a donation at the Great Clips booth at every BC Lions Street Party this season to have your hair sprayed orange! All donations will be going to Team Finn to help raise funds for cancer research and improve the lives of seriously ill children and their families! Visit teamfinn.com for more information. Great Clips. It’s gonna be great!
HALF-TIME SHOW
Half-time for this game features an in-depth analysis of the BC Lions 2014 training camp and pre-season featuring a panel of local football experts including Scott Rintoul, Lowell Ullrich, Mike Beamish and Cam Tucker.