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Hatcher Is Back… And Cherishing Every Moment

July 29, 2024 | Matt Baker
When asked to re-live the surreal moments of last November’s Western Final in Winnipeg, Keon Hatcher pauses for a good 15 seconds of reflection. It quickly becomes clear he still ...

“I Look At It As A Redemption Year” | Stanback Ready To Roar

February 7, 2024 | Matt Baker
One might think the remaining accomplishments will be gravy for William Stanback. After all, the bruising back has a pair of All-Star selections, an Eastern nomination for CFL Most Outstanding ...

Growing As A Family — Rhymes, McInnis, Hladik Open Up On Growth With Lions

July 8, 2023 | Steven Chang
Before they ascended into integral members of this Lions team, they all started somewhere else. Ahead of this Sunday’s FamFest, where the Lions look to redeem themselves against the Montreal ...

Putting ‘D’ In Dominance | RP’s Unit On Fire

June 28, 2023 | Matt Baker
‘Defence Wins Championships.’ It may very well be an overused cliche in the world of sports. And in the Canadian Football League, with rules and quirks that favour offences, scoring ...

Continuity Remains Top Priority For Campbell

February 20, 2023 | Matt Baker
When it comes to the CFL free agent derby, 2023 wasn’t quite the flurry of activity compared to previous years. And with continuity being a major component of what these Lions are trying to ...

Game- By- Game Breakdown | 2023 Schedule

December 13, 2022 | Matt Baker
Schedule release day: always an exciting one on the CFL calendar and a nice early holiday present to boot. Fans can now circle their key dates and start planning potential vacations for the 2023 ...

Playoffs! Lions Aim To Capitalize Every Bit Of Home Field Advantage

November 4, 2022 | Steven Chang
The playoff atmosphere just feels different. The players can sense the postseason significance of a chance to play for another week of football. Therefore, everything that goes into the ...

Clutch McCallum Has One Heck Of Hall Of Fame Story

June 21, 2022 | Matt Baker
No one ever forgets where they were when they received The Call. For Lions and CFL legend Paul McCallum, we love to call him Clutch, getting the notification he is headed to the Canadian Football ...

The Breaux Show Still Airing Despite Plenty Of Hardship

February 23, 2022 | Matt Baker
**Warning: article contains graphic content. He is lucky to be alive. Yet, The Breaux Show has been renewed for another season. This one will be based on the west coast of Canada with BC Place ...

Burnham Rise To Glory Came Despite Plenty Of Adversity

January 30, 2022 | Matt Baker
‘Is he human?’ The question has been asked over and over again. Those who have seen Bryan Burnham make one acrobatic catch after another over these last several years wouldn’t ...

Bo Lokombo | From The Congo To Top Canadian

December 10, 2021 | Matt Baker
Hamilton, ONT- Bo Lokombo’s status as the 2021 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian would not have come to fruition if not for the vision and courage of his parents, Leon and Anne-Marie. Flashback ...

Williams Endured Windy Path To CFL Top Rookie

December 10, 2021 | Matt Baker
Hamilton, ONT– It wasn’t the smoothest path to greatness for Jordan Williams. As he collected the hardware for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie on Friday night as part of Grey ...

Talking Defence With Rick Campbell

May 21, 2021 | Matt Baker
Defence may not necessarily win championships, as the old cliche goes, but without it, you certainly won’t come close to tasting that victory champagne. Rick Campbell knows all about ...

“He Was Relentless In His Efforts” | The Emery Barnes Story

February 26, 2021 | Matt Baker
“Dreams of hope can come true if you keep a clear vision of where you’re going. Think positively and believe in yourself.” The quote from Emery Barnes can be found on a plaque ...

Baker’s Archives | Playoff Comeback

June 9, 2020 | Matt Baker
It’s one of the great things about CFL Football, especially in the playoffs: a game is never over until there are zeroes showing on the clock. With TSN Encore scheduled to re-air the ...

Jason Tucker | From America’s Team to Canada’s Game

June 9, 2020 | Brian Helberg
Football was never the end goal for Jason Tucker. However, life has a funny way of guiding you towards your destiny. The BC Lions receivers coach was a star on the track, the gridiron and the ...

Baker’s Archives | Why I Love This Team

May 26, 2020 | Matt Baker
Springtime in Canada usually means sunshine, outdoor activities, and that CFL games are just around the corner. This year, as we all navigate a pandemic, things are much different. So, for the ...

“We Want Guys That Want To Commit.” | Hervey, Campbell Excited For Additions

February 13, 2020 | Matt Baker
They have addressed major needs on both sides of the line of scrimmage, brought back a familiar face in the return game and could still be in play for one of the league’s top playmakers at ...

Campbell Blazes Trail Back To West Coast

December 2, 2019 | Matt Baker
One would assume Rick Campbell was destined to roam the sidelines; after all, his father was at the helm of one of the CFL’s all-time great dynasties. But despite going into his 20th year ...

“I don’t care what you call it. It’s 5 wins.” | Wrapping Up 2019

November 4, 2019 | Matt Baker
It ended 23 days earlier than members of the organization had hoped when they all reported to Kamloops for training camp nearly six months ago. And when asked to close the book and sum up what ...
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