WINNIPEG – The Edmonton Eskimos rallied late, really late, came from behind, and found a way to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33-30 in the second-longest game in CFL history on Thursday night. With southern Manitoba being battered by severe weather all evening, it didn’t take long for Mother Nature to make her presence felt…
Going to the Bombers Games – Here’a What You Need to Know
WINNIPEG – The Blue Bombers kick off the CFL season on June 14th, how are you getting to the game? The Bombers released parking and transportation information for fans travelling to and from Investors Group Field for Blue Bomber games this season. If you are driving to the game can either pre-purchase parking passes or…
Bombers Preseason Ends in a Loss to B.C
WINNIPEG – In the final preseason game before the regular season opens up next week, a rookie-filled Winnipeg Blue Bomber lineup fell 34-21 to the B.C Lions on Friday night. With some roster decisions still to be made, head coach Mike O’Shea left the majority of his starters at home so he could take a…
Nichols Out 4-6 weeks
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starting quarterback Matt Nichols when they begin their regular season in just over a week. According to head coach Mike O’Shea, Nichols injured his knee in practice on Wednesday and will be out 4-6 weeks. During a passing drill, Nichols fell to the turf without being…
Streveler and Bowman Impressive in Bombers Win
WINNIPEG – It may not have counted in the standings, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up their first win of 2018 in impressive fashion on Friday night, dropping the Edmonton Eskimos 33-13 at Investor’s Group Field. The Bombers, who began the game with a veteran-laden lineup, faced an Eskimos squad that was missing a…
Bombers Addressed Needs on Defence This Off Season
WINNIPEG – The 2017 season for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence was a mix of good and bad. At times they had Bomber fans leaving their seats with spectacular plays and their aggressive desire to take the ball away from the opponent’s offence. Other times saw Bombers fans left to scratch their heads wondering what…
Off-Season Signings Bolster Bombers Offence
WINNIPEG – After spending nearly two weeks competing against their own team in training camp, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will get to see a different set of jerseys on Friday night when they welcome the Edmonton Eskimos to Investors Group Field for their first pre-season game of 2018. The Bombers finished the 2017 season with…
Blue Bombers Kick-Off CFL Season With The Reklaws
WINNIPEG – The Reklaws will perform at the CFL season kickoff game on opening night between the Eskimos and Blue Bombers on June 14th. The CFL said in a news release, not only The Reklaws be performing in Winnipeg as part of the season kickoff festivities, they will become intertwined with Thursday Night Football throughout…
Bombers Announce Seven Game Concert Series
WINNIPEG – A little something more has been added to Winnipeg Blue Bomber homes games this season, concerts. Local bands will perform this season in the new seven-game Concert Series. Bands will perform both on the Blue & Gold Stage in the tailgate area and at halftime. “After last season’s overwhelmingly positive feedback to halftime…
Bombers Add Three Internationals to Roster.
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, coming off a week where they signed all-star linebacker Adam Bighill and renewed the contract of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian Andrew Harris, have added three internationals to the mix as training camp continues at Investor’s Group Field. Receivers Kenbrell Thompkins and Reuben Randle, along with international defensive back…