Starlight Stadium Roars as B.C. Lions Return to Langford
Fans packed Starlight Stadium as Edmonton’s Taylor Powell threw for 160 yards and the Lions rotated three quarterbacks without Nathan Rourke.
- On May 23, the Edmonton Elks defeated The Lions 34-16 in a preseason game at Starlight Stadium in Langford. The match proved significant for fans on Vancouver Island seeking rare access to professional CFL football.
- Nearly 6,126 fans packed Starlight Stadium, treating the preseason tune-up like a playoff atmosphere. The CFL's return to the Island followed previous visits from the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.
- Reigning league MVP Nathan Rourke did not play for the Lions, forcing rotations through quarterbacks Chase Brice, Jarret Doege, and Kaidon Salter. Edmonton countered with Taylor Powell completing 13 of 14 passes for a game-high 160 yards.
- Victoria resident Zarrid Cook said the game provided local families with accessible professional football. "It makes it so much more convenient for the family," Cook said, eliminating costly mainland travel.
- The Lions close their preseason schedule against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 29 before opening the regular season on June 13 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. South Island resident Jack Safrafyik called the event meaningful for the community.
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Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford - Creston Valley Advance
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford - Grand Forks Gazette
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford - Northern Sentinel
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
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Starlight Stadium roars as B.C. Lions return to Langford
You would have believed the B.C. Lions were opening the CFL playoffs rather than playing a pre-season game at Starlight Stadium on May 23. The crowd of 6,126 treated the game like far more than a pre-season tune-up. The visting Edmonton Elks earned a decisive 34-16 win in Langford, but the final score quickly became secondary as fans packed the stands for another rare chance to watch CFL football on Vancouver Island. Nearly a year to the day aft…
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