The Canadian Football League kicks off its 2008 season here Thursday night as the Tiger-Cats face the Montreal Alouettes, followed by the B.C. Lions and the Stampeders from Calgary.
And we can’t wait.
“We’re looking forward to a great season of football on the field, and a celebration of our league and what it means to the country, beyond the sidelines,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon.
“Our theme for the season is, ‘This is Our League’. It speaks to our league’s important place in Canada, and our game’s unique ability to bring Canadians together.”
The CFL is building upon a strong foundation, Cohon said.
“Our average attendance of more than 29,000 last year was the highest since 1983, and marked the seventh straight year of positive growth, as young families in particular turn to the CFL for fun that’s affordable, and stars that are accessible,” he said.
