Calgary Stampeders win 37-7 against Edmonton Elks in CFL pre-season action

Dedrick Mills had two encounter attacks when The Calgary Seal improved to 2-0 in Friday’s CFL pre-season with a convincing 37-7 win over Edmonton Elks.

The Elks fell to 1-1 in show action.

Calgary was on the scoresheet first, in the opening half, when a save from George Obinna finally resulted in defender Tommy Stevens’ header hitting the ball down a yard.

The Stampeders also scored on a second possession, when he was scored by Keiran Burnham from 32 yards.

Calgary added to the lead with five minutes remaining in the second half on the field of a hasty professional from the five-yard Mills, giving the Stamps a 17-0 lead in the second half.

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Edmonton started the third half with an unsuccessful goal.

Mills had his second touchdown of the game shortly after, breaking for 67 yards to set up a three-yard dash into the final zone.

There was a lengthy delay midway through the third half when Edmonton midfielder Kingsley Opara was injured and needed an ambulance, bringing both teams onto the pitch to assist.

The Stampeders took a 27-1 lead with three minutes remaining in the third half when Malcom Lee intercepted a 41-yard goal from Burnham.

Calgary’s offensive continued into the fourth game when QB Chase Fourcade found Juston Christian in the bottom area for a 27-yard TD.

Burnam scored another 49 yards after a pass from Raheem Wilson.

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Edmonton finally got a significant score with six minutes remaining when midfielder Kai Locksley snuck in a 2m sneak for a TD that didn’t change direction. Elks went 0-7 at home last season.

The Stampeders kick off the regular season next Thursday when they host Montreal. The Elks are in Vancouver to take on the BC Lions next Saturday.

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