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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week 2010, Week #7 |
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 15:42 |
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Gibson’s Finest† CFL Players of the WeekTM 2010 Canadian Football LeagueTM Week #7 Toronto, ON – (August 17, 2010) – Chad Owens, Jerrell Freeman, Kelly Campbell and Matt Kirk were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week for week seven, the Canadian Football League announced today. The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS. Gibson’s Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK WR/KR – Chad Owens – Toronto Argonauts Montreal Alouettes 22 @ Toronto Argonauts 37 Highlights / Key Stats: Toronto wide receiver/kick returner Chad Owens was electrifying from start to finish, helping the Argos defeat the Als for the first time since 2007 with a 37-22 victory at Rogers Centre. Owens found the endzone early on for the game’s opening score with a spectacular 63-yard catch and run courtesy of quarterback Cleo Lemon. To bookend his incredible performance, Owens reeled in a 40-yard pass from Lemon for his second receiving TD of the contest, putting the game out of reach in the fourth quarter. The former Alouette finished the game with six receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns, posting new career-highs in all three categories. Owens also added two kickoff returns for 85 yards and six punt returns for 43 yards in the winning effort. Overall, Owens accumulated 291 combined yards and leads the CFL in this category with a total of 1197 through seven games so far this season. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK LB – Jerrell Freeman – Saskatchewan Roughriders BC Lions 13 @ Saskatchewan Roughriders 37 Highlights / Key Stats: Jerrell Freeman played a pivotal role in dismantling BC’s offence en route to the Riders’ emphatic 37-13 win at Mosaic Stadium. The Saskatchewan linebacker recorded three sacks of Lions quarterback Jarious Jackson, causing a combined loss of 15 yards on the three plays. The three sacks were a career-high for Freeman, as well as, the first three sacks of his young career. Jerrell is currently in his second CFL season, both as a member of the Riders. Runner Up: LB – Markeith Knowlton – Hamilton Tiger-Cats Gibson’s Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK KR – Kelly Campbell – Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos 15 @ Calgary Stampeders 56 Highlights / Key Stats: The Esks’ Kelly Campbell provided one of the bright spots in a 56-15 loss to the rival Stamps this past weekend. The highlight of the game for Campbell came in the third quarter as he returned a Burke Dales punt 95 yards for a touchdown. The Edmonton return man racked up a total of 303 return yards with five punt returns for 162 yards and one touchdown, as well as, five kickoff returns for 141 yards. Campbell also added three receptions for 36 yards in the losing cause. Runner Up: KR – Ryan Christian – Toronto Argonauts Gibson’s Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK DT – Matt Kirk – Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton Tiger-Cats 39 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 Highlights / Key Stats: Defensive tackle Matt Kirk provided a stellar performance on the defensive side of the ball, helping the Ticats secure a 39-28 victory over the Bombers. Kirk collected three tackles and two quarterback sacks, both of which came in the fourth quarter to preserve Hamilton’s first win on the road this season. The former Queen’s Golden Gael and Kingston, Ontario native is currently in his sixth CFL season, second with the Ticats. Runner Up: RB – Jon Cornish – Calgary Stampeders About Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is your whisky, your way. Gibson’s Finest is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson’s Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old, a benchmark deluxe Canadian Whisky and Canada’s best selling 12 year old whisky; and, Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Year Old, gold medal winner and aged to perfection, a rare find indeed. Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whiskies are widely available across Canada. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It’s built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup®, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. And the 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. For additional information, visit CFL.ca. Contact Information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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FIRST EVER CFL MOBILE APP LAUNCHED BY TELUS |
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Friday, 13 August 2010 16:14 |
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IT’S HERE: FIRST EVER CFL MOBILE APP LAUNCHES TOMORROW! TELUS CFL Mobile is available to all Canadian football fans Toronto, ON - (August 4, 2010) - The first-ever Canadian Football League mobile app, called TELUS CFL Mobile, launches for all BlackBerry users tomorrow, providing fans with an exciting new way to stay on top of our league even when they’re on the go. Driven by TELUS, the app and its core content including scores, schedules, stats and news headlines, is available to fans using any Canadian wireless provider. Subscribers to TELUS, the official national wireless provider of the CFL, also have access to advanced features including: • Live streaming of all CFL games including the playoffs and 98th Grey Cup • On-demand video including extended game recaps, game previews, exclusive interviews and other video features • Enhanced live stats updates during CFL games The English language version of the TELUS CFL Mobile app is available for all BlackBerry devices starting tomorrow. Fans can download the app by visiting CFL.ca/telus. The app will be available on other leading smartphone devices later this month. A French language version of the app will be coming soon. “The CFL strives to put our fans at the centre of everything we do, and this app provides fans with a great new way to be at the centre of CFL action and news even when they can’t be at the stadium, in front of a television or a computer screen,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “TELUS is committed to working with the CFL to offer new and innovative ways to experience the 2010 season across our mobile and Internet platforms,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer, TELUS Customer Solutions. “We are excited to deliver the TELUS CFL Mobile experience to all fans on leading smartphones, starting with the launch of the BlackBerry app.” TELUS TV customers in British Columbia and Alberta can also use Video on Demand to experience full replays of CFL games. The TELUS CFL Mobile app was built and powered by Polar Mobile Inc. “We understand that CFL fans everywhere expect a highly engaging experience, regardless of what smartphone they use. We are excited that the CFL chose the Polar Platform to offer this experience to its fans,” says Kunal Gupta, Polar Mobile’s Chief Executive Officer. -30- About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It's built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. The 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $9.6 billion of annual revenue and 11.9 million customer connections including 6.6 million wireless subscribers, 3.9 million wireline network access lines and 1.2 million Internet subscribers and 200,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $158 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 3.1 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Nine TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS’ local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com. About POLAR MOBILE
Polar Mobile is a leading mobile publishing solutions provider. Polar’s content and advertising platform (SMART™) provides publishers, brands and advertisers the tools to deliver, measure and monetize digital media on all major mobile devices including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Mobile. Polar has a proven track record in the delivery of targeted and relevant content, strong user experiences and feature-rich mobile applications for the sports, finance, news and lifestyle verticals. Contact information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week 2010, Week #2 |
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Written by CFL
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 19:18 |
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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week 2010 Canadian Football League Week #2 Toronto, ON – (July 13, 2010) – Buck Pierce, Brent Hawkins, Chad Owens and Étienne Boulay were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week for week two, the Canadian Football League announced today. The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS. Gibson’s Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK QB – Buck Pierce – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Toronto Argonauts 36 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34 Highlights / Key Stats: Buck Pierce did everything but increase Winnipeg’s win total, earning Gibson’s Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week as a consolation prize. The Blue Bombers quarterback completed 25 of 35 passes for 366 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in a losing effort against the visiting Argos 36-34. Pierce also proved to be a dual threat, rushing for 103 yards on seven carries, punctuated by a 43-yard touchdown run at the end of the first half. *Unanimous Selection Gibson’s Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK DE – Brent Hawkins – Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan Roughriders 37 @ BC Lions 18 Highlights / Key Stats: Brent Hawkins was a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball for the Roughriders this week, collecting two quarterback sacks and one forced fumble, which he returned 47 yards for a touchdown. The Saskatchewan defensive end was relentless on attack throughout the Riders 37-18 victory, spoiling the Lions regular season debut at Empire Field in the process. *Unanimous Selection Gibson’s Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK KR – Chad Owens – Toronto Argonauts Toronto Argonauts 36 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34 Highlights / Key Stats: Toronto kick returner Chad Owens continued his fast start to the 2010 season against Winnipeg and was named Gibson’s Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Owens was phenomenal on the feet, returning a missed field goal 117 yards for the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Argos never relinquished their lead and held on to defeat the Bombers 36-34 on the road. The talented first-year Argo accounted for 272 total return yards with four kickoffs for 103 yards, five punts for 52 yards, as well as, the one missed field goal return for 117 yards and one touchdown. Runner Up KR – Marcus Thigpen – Hamilton Tiger-Cats Gibson’s Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK S – Étienne Boulay – Montreal Alouettes Montreal Alouettes 33 @ Edmonton Eskimos 23 Highlights / Key Stats: Safety Étienne Boulay was excellent in the Alouettes secondary, leading his club with a career-high eight tackles in their 33-23 come-from-behind victory over the Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium. Boulay added an interception in the fourth quarter to help preserve the win for the Als and even their record at 1-1. The Montreal native is currently in his fifth CFL season, all as a member of his hometown Alouettes. Runner Up WR – Arjei Franklin – Calgary Stampeders About Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is your whisky, your way. Gibson’s Finest is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson’s Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old, a benchmark deluxe Canadian Whisky and Canada’s best selling 12 year old whisky; and, Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Year Old, gold medal winner and aged to perfection, a rare find indeed. Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whiskies are widely available across Canada. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It’s built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. And the 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. For additional information, visit CFL.ca. Contact Information: Jamie Dykstra Manager, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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CFL and TELUS team up to bring fans the ultimate experience this CFL season |
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 19:19 |
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CFL and TELUS team up to bring fans the ultimate experience this CFL season CFL announces TELUS as official national wireless provider TELUS to offer first-ever official CFL mobile app Toronto, ON –The Canadian Football League (CFL) proudly announced today that TELUS is its official national wireless provider. As part of a new two-year partnership, TELUS will bring CFL fans the ultimate fan experience across its mobile Internet platforms. Starting later this season, football fans can watch live games on the go, check stats in real time and watch highlights through the first-ever CFL mobile app. Through TELUS TV, CFL fans will now have access to full game replays available any time and on demand to ensure fans never have to miss a game. “Our fans are constantly looking for new ways to connect with our league, and now through our partnership with TELUS, we can offer them more ways to connect with the CFL than ever before,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “We are especially excited to offer our fans the first-ever CFL mobile app allowing fans to connect with our league wherever they may be. This partnership is another demonstration of our commitment to our fans to be the most accessible league in sports.” TELUS CFL Mobile is the premier app available for Canadian football fans, bringing unprecedented access to the league. The app will offer all Canadian wireless customers access to scoreboards, stats, standings, schedules and news articles. TELUS customers will have exclusive access to the app’s advanced features, including live video-streaming of all CFL games and exciting in-game, on-demand features, a special scoreboard experience with live stats and a chance to win a trip to this year’s sold-out 98th Grey Cup in Edmonton. The TELUS CFL Mobile experience is coming soon to leading smartphones. “TELUS’ commitment to deliver the best communication experience for our customers, coupled with the deep-rooted legacy of the CFL and their dedicated fan-base, establishes a partnership to fuel the Canadian football experience and drive it into the next generation,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer, TELUS Customer Solutions. “We are proud to champion an affiliation that leverages the latest technologies to bring football fans across the country better access to the best of the CFL season. The ultimate fan experience is all about delivering new and innovative ways to experience the 2010 CFL season.” To relive games on the big screen, TELUS TV customers in B.C. and Alberta can check out the CFL on Video on Demand to experience full game replays. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It's built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. The 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. CFL.ca | LCF.ca | GreyCup.CFL.ca | CoupeGrey.LCF.ca | Facebook.com/CFL | @CFL | YouTube.com/CFL About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $9.6 billion of annual revenue and 11.9 million customer connections including 6.6 million wireless subscribers, 3.9 million wireline network access lines and 1.2 million Internet subscribers and 200,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $158 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 3.1 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Nine TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS’ local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com. For media inquiries, please contact: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League (416) 865-2664
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THE HERBAL MAGIC WEIGHT LOSS CUP: CFL LEGENDS WIN BY LOSING |
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 19:11 |
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THE HERBAL MAGIC WEIGHT LOSS CUP: CFL LEGENDS WIN BY LOSING Canada's best Choice for Weight Loss Teams up with Canada's League to inspire Canadians Toronto, ON - (July 8, 2010) - Eight Canadian Football League alumni are competing in the Weight Loss Cup presented by Herbal Magic to look and feel healthier and inspire fans to do the same. And they will likely take a few shots at each other along the way. "All of the players that are in the Herbal Magic Program are some of the toughest guys I have ever come across," said nine-time CFL All-Star Chris Walby, one of the toughest CFLers of all-time, with a good natured laugh. "But sometimes being tough isn't enough as we all get older, and yes, heavier. I am, however, out to whip these gentlemen fair and square! "But the most important thing is that we, by trying to get into better shape ourselves, can encourage others to do the same thing." The Weight Loss Cup (www.weightlosscup.ca) presented by Herbal Magic is a challenge amongst eight CFL Alumni who are battling to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle. They will achieve this through the Herbal Magic weight loss program which consists of eating real food (no pre-packaged meals), using natural health products and getting advice from a personal health coach, who will support them and give some tough love when needed. They will compete against each other but also against themselves to achieve their weekly goals. The challenge will last 20 weeks with the player achieving the most points being crowned the Weight Loss Cup Champion. Long-time CFL offensive lineman and former Blue Bomber Walby is competing against fellow CFL alumni Gerald Roper (representing the B.C. Lions), Eric Upton (Edmonton Eskimos), Gerry Datillio (Calgary Stampeders), Andrew Greene (Saskatchewan Roughriders), Ralph Scholz (Hamilton Tiger-Cats), Doug Smith (Montreal Alouettes), and Paul Markle (Toronto Argonauts). Like football, weight loss can be challenging. However, it is a lot easier when you have a good coach and fans to cheer you on throughout the process. To that end, fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their favourite alumni and let them know that they are supporting them as they work towards their healthy goal weight. Fans can give their favourite contestant, playing for their favourite team, a boost by voting for him at www.weightlosscup.ca, where they can also win great prizes, including a trip for two to the sold-out 98th Grey Cup this November in Edmonton. Who knows, as it gets further into both the CFL season and the results of the Weight Loss Cup, we may start to see a correlation between the winning team in the weight loss cup, and the potential winning team of the Grey Cup! "We're thrilled to team up with the Canadian Football League," said Fraser Clarke President of Herbal Magic Canada. "It's a Canadian institution whose teams and players are all about setting and achieving goals, with the right approach and great coaching, and that's what Herbal Magic is all about for our clients." Canadian Football League Commissioner Mark Cohon welcomed Herbal Magic to the CFL's growing list of national partners. "The Herbal Magic Weight Loss Cup is a great way to encourage Canadians to strive towards a healthier lifestyle, and a healthy weight, and celebrate our alumni at the same time," he said. "It gives our fans a chance to cheer on some great players once again, and learn about Herbal Magic's track record of success." Each Herbal Magic weight loss program combines real food, a personal coach, and natural products. It is the combination of these important program elements, along with your personal motivation, that delivers lasting results. All programs are customized to meet your specific needs, and give you the information and tools necessary to help you lose weight and keep it off. Former Argo tight end Paul Markle joked he's never shied away from taking on a Blue Bomber, but at this point in his life, he's content to face a tough guy like Walby on the weight scales instead of a football field. "When I was a kid catching passes for the Argos, some of the coaches were after me to put on weight," said Markle, Vice-President of the Canadian Football League Alumni Association. "Now, of course, it's a whole different ball game for people our age. In fact, losing weight can be a challenge for people of all ages, so we're all excited to work with Herbal Magic." CFL.ca | LCF.ca | GreyCup.CFL.ca | CoupeGrey.LCF.ca | Facebook.com/CFL | Twitter.com/CFL | YouTube.com/CFL
Contact information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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