A Home Opener for the Ages! – Why you GOTTA get to #CFLKickoff in Montreal!
We are just 1 day away from the start of the 2017 #CFL season!
Generally speaking, #CFLKickoff would generate enough excitement just on its own, but this year’s season opener has just a little something extra.
It’s not just the #Als hosting the #Riders…
On the field, we have one of the most anticipated QB stories in recent memory: Darian Durant starting at QB… not in a Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey. Rather, “Doubles” will be squaring off against his former club.
Also, we have Duron Carter’s return to MTL but now as a member of said Saskatchewan Roughriders.
And if these story-lines weren’t enough, The #Als got a little more in store:
Excerpt from the Montreal Alouettes:
An impressive half-time line-up
Don’t wander too far after the end of the 2nd quarter because we have something really special in store for you. We’ll start things off by celebrating excellence in Quebec university football by honouring the 2016 Vanier Cup champions, the Rouge et Or of Université Laval. Then it’s the acrobatics of the famous Cirque Éloize. You’re going to want to stay glued to your seat! Like we said, when it comes to celebrating the return of football, we go all out!
Physical prowess
Our players might not be acrobats (then again, take a look at the photo under), but they’re rock-solid (Hi, Luc!), lightning fast (we challenge you to a sprint against Chip Cox), veritable bulldozers (watch Nik Lewis shred the defense) and once in a while can even be elegant (did you see Tiquan Underwood’s 40 yard pass reception last week?!). Hockey’s over. Ya, so? If you’re longing for sports, we’ve got what you need.
An epic tailgate
Tradition dictates that we should watch football on a full stomach. That’s why the Alouettes – – starting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday – – are providing ample space to fans where they can fill their stomachs before heading into the stadium to fill the stands. And exclusively this Thursday there’ll be a performance from the Yves Lambert Trio and Socalled presented by POP Montreal to get the party started! That’s what we like to call a successful launch to a holiday long weekend! Reserve your private tailgate along with a BBQ Québec course HERE or enjoy one of the food trucks that will be on-site.
Excited? Ya, we can’t wait either.
