Hamilton hosts CFL regular season opener for first time since 1977

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Hamilton hosts CFL regular season opener for first time since 1977 By Canadian Press Feb 21, 2008 - 11:08:26 AM	Email this article Printer friendly page
TORONTO - The Canadian Football League will kick off its regular season in Steeltown this year for the first time since 1977. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will open the 2008 campaign at home against the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, June 26. The Calgary Stampeders will entertain the B.C. Lions later that night. The 72-game regular-season schedule will be played over 19 weeks and includes one bye week per team. The second half of the season includes the CFL’s annual traditional rivalries - highlighted by the Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day classics. Montreal will host the 96th Grey Cup on Sunday, Nov. 23. Copyright 2007 - MOP Squad Sports Top of Page