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National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
New CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston plans to be very visible at start of regular season
Article content The CFL's most decorated player last season was also a Canadian. Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was not only the league's top Canadian for a second straight year but also it's outstanding player. The five-foot-11, 222-pound running back earned a second straight CFL rushing title with 1,353 yards with his hometown team while topping the league in yards from scrimmage (1,829) for a second consecutive season. Article content Also enjoying a standout '24 campaign was B.C. receiver Justin McInnis. The six-foot-five, 210-pound native of Pierrefonds, Que., led the league in receiving yards (1,469) with 92 catches and seven TDs. Article content And in 2025, there'll be four Canadian-born head coaches for the first time, led by Winnipeg's Mike O'Shea, of North Bay, Ont. O'Shea, entering his 11th season with the Blue Bombers is the league's longest-tenured head coach. Article content Winnipeg native Bob Dyce is heading into his third full season as Ottawa's head coach while Corey Mace, of Port Moody, B.C., is in his second CFL campaign with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Kilam, of Lethbridge, Alta., is the other. Article content Article content 'There are more Canadian stars in the CFL,' Johnston said. 'There's more Canadians playing in the NFL, there's more Canadian talent coming at us through the NCAA and U Sports. Article content 'You've got this incredible Canadian representation at a star level across football and certainly in the CFL and that's being reflected in the wave of patriotism and interest in all things Canadiana. It's a perfect time for those influences to mesh.' Article content Veteran receiver Eugene Lewis begins the season with a new team (Ottawa) but looks to continue his record quest. Lewis registered TD grabs in Edmonton's final eight regular-season games in 2024, leaving him two short of Terry Evanshen's league mark of 10 consecutive contests. Article content Winnipeg chases a sixth straight Grey Cup appearance with definite purpose, as this year's game will be held at Princess Auto Stadium. The Bombers will have an opening-week bye but will be without veteran starter Zach Collaros when they host B.C. on June 12. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pizza Pizza Announces New Partnership as the Official Pizza of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
TORONTO, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Pizza Pizza is deepening their commitment to supporting Manitoba sports with a new multi-year partnership with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As the Official Pizza of the Blue Bombers, Pizza Pizza will be serving its signature slices at concessions throughout Princess Auto Stadium, giving fans even more to cheer about throughout the season. The partnership also brings Pizza Pizza's 'Score a Slice' promotion to Winnipeg, where fans in attendance can earn a free slice every time Bombers score the first touchdown of the game. "Winnipeg is a key growth market for Pizza Pizza," said Adrian Fuoco, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Pizza. "As a proudly Canadian brand, we're excited to further our support of Canadian Football and a marquee franchise like the Blue Bombers and their passionate fan base." This partnership builds on Pizza Pizza's strong presence in the province, including its role as a proud partner of the Winnipeg Jets, and further cements the brand's commitment to connecting with Manitoba sports fans. "We're excited to welcome Pizza Pizza as the Official Pizza of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium," said Winnipeg Football Club President and CEO, Wade Miller. "Pizza Pizza understands the fan experience and we know our fans are going to love having Pizza Pizza as part of game day." Pizza Pizza kicked off its partnership on May 24th at the Blue Bombers' first preseason home game of the 2025 season. About Pizza Pizza Limited Founded in 1967 in Toronto, Ontario, Pizza Pizza Limited is Canada's leading national Quick Service pizza brand, with more than 775 locations across the country. Known for quality ingredients, customer service, and innovation, Pizza Pizza is driven by its brand promise: Everyone Deserves Pizza. Learn more at and follow Pizza Pizza on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. SOURCE Pizza Pizza Limited View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
GALLERY: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Winnipeg Free Press photographer Brook Jones captured the action on and off the field at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pre-season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday in Winnipeg. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Bombers wide receiver Keric Wheatfall (No. 88) goes up for the football while Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) covers him during second quarter action on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback Terry Wilson (No. 3) prepares to throw a pass during fourth quarter action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots Buzz (No. 01) and Boomer (No. 00) show their enthusiasm for the team's win. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (No. 8) prepares to throw the football during first quarter action on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans cheers on their home team during second half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans Ray Cool rings his Bombers cowbell while his friend Shaun Duguay whistles with his fingers during first half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheer and dance team member Emma Barr (middle) during first half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans ring their Bombers cowbell during second half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback (No. 3) prepares to throw a pass during fourth quarter action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers wide receiver Kevens Clercius (No. 86) is tackled by Riders linebacker Antonie Brooks Jr. during first quarter action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler (No. 17) is thrown into the air with a hit by Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) during second quarter action on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: A Bombers fan rings her Bombers cowbell during first half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Matthew Peterson (No. 22) runs with the football while Riders defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore (No. 49) prepares to tackle him during second quarter action Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Captain Blue (right) and Blue Bombers fan Everley Barr, 5, give each other fist bumps after the game. It was Barr's first Bomber game she has attended. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler (No. 17) runs with the football while Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) stops his progression during second quarter action on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers drumline member Kaitlyn Childs plays a snare drum during second half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers punter James Evans (left) holds the football for Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo (middle). Castillo hit his fifth field goal of the game late in the fourth quarter. Also pictured is Riders defensive back Tyrique McGhee (right) on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers drumline during first half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback Terry Wilson (No. 3) receives the snap during fourth quarter action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers defensive back Evan Holm (No. 31) tackles Riders running back A.J. Ouellette (No. 45) during second quarter action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots Buzz (No. 01) and Boomer (No. 00) show their enthusiasm for the team's win. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Captain Blue takes a lap around the end zone after the Bombers kicked a field goal during second half action. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Nine-year-old Kiera Wetton gives 2025 Grey Cup mascot Justin Beaver a hug after the game. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira (No. 20) is tackled by Riders linebacker Aubrey Miller (No. 47) and defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. (No. 0) during first quarter action on Saturday. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheer and dance team member Laura Tymchyshyn (middle) during first half action. ROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers Cam Allen (No. 35) tries to escape the grip from Riders running back Mario Anderson (No. 29) during second quarter action on Saturday.
National Post
12-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
London's Taylor Elgersma signs with Green Bay Packers
Taylor Elgersma has signed with the Green Bay Packers. Article content The 23-year-old Londoner and Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks quarterback is the fourth pivot from a Canadian university to sign with an NFL team, following Western's Jamie Bone (Dallas, 1980) and Steve Samways (Cincinnati, 1987) and Toronto's Dan Feraday (Cincinnati, 1982). Article content 'There were a lot of emotions,' the Oakridge graduate said in a Laurier University release. 'This was a lot of hard work and a long journey to get to this. When I didn't hear my name called on draft night, of course, there was disappointment, but my path was a little different. Article content 'I have a ton of pride in being a Canadian athlete . . . who played U Sports and got to represent football on the other side of the border on the biggest stage in the world.' Article content The Packers have officially added 🇨🇦 QB Taylor Elgersma & released G Marquis Hayes, who ended last season on GB's practice squad. QB room is back at four. — Weston Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) May 12, 2025 Article content The two-time Ontario university conference MVP and 2024 Hec Crighton winner led the Hawks to Laurier's ninth Yates Cup championship in a blowout over Western and helped his school reach the Vanier Cup game for the first time since 2005. Article content The six-foot-five, 227-pounder impressed at the College Gridiron Showcase in January, then turned heads as the first U Sports quarterback in history to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl. Article content Elgersma participated in the University of Buffalo's Pro Day and made NFL team visits, including Green Bay, before the draft. He was selected 18th overall by Winnipeg in the Canadian Football League draft, but earned an invite to the Packers' rookie minicamp. Article content
