1997 BC Lions season
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The 1997
BC Lions
finished in 4th place in the West Division with a 8–10 record. Because of the "crossover" rule, they appeared in the East Semi-Final. The Lions became the first West Division team to appear in the East Division
playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Alouettes
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1997 CFL season
The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1997:...
BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
finished in 4th place in the West Division with a 8–10 record. Because of the "crossover" rule, they appeared in the East Semi-Final. The Lions became the first West Division team to appear in the East Division
Canadian Football League East Division
The East Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the East Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.- Pre-1907 :...
playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
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CFL Draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | Bob Beveridge | OL | British Columbia University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley... |
| 3 | 19 | Paul Stoilen | LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Simon Fraser Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
| 3 | 20 | John Partchenko | OL | Michigan University of Michigan The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan... |
| 4 | 25 | Bret Anderson Bret Anderson Bret Anderson is a free agent placekicker and slotback who has played his entire career for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.... |
SB Slotback Slotback is a position in Gridiron football . The slotback is similar to the wide receiver but also has many of the same traits as a running back, lines up closer to the offensive line and often farther back... |
Simon Fraser |
| 4 | 27 | Martin Miller | DB Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
Manitoba University of Manitoba The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed... |
| 5 | 35 | Jamie MacDonald | OT | Northern Illinois Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... |
| 6 | 43 | Kelly Lochbaum Kelly Lochbaum Kelly Lochbaum is a former Canadian Football League linebacker for the BC Lions. He is currently a real-estate agent in Abbotsford, British Columbia.- Early years :... |
LB | Northern Arizona Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has 39 satellite campuses in the state of Arizona. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.As of... |
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Record |
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| A | June 8 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
32–15 | Win | 1–0 |
| B | June 17 | at Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
30–18 | Loss | 1–1 |
Season Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 479 | 400 | 24 |
| Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 522 | 442 | 20 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan Roughriders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... |
18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 413 | 479 | 16 |
| BC Lions BC Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... |
18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 429 | 536 | 16 |
Season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Record |
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| 1 | June 26 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 24–23 | Loss | 0–1 |
| 2 | July 3 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 17–16 | Win | 1–1 |
| 3 | July 10 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 41–31 | Win | 2–1 |
| 4 | July 19 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 21–17 | Win | 3–1 |
| 5 | July 24 | vs. Toronto Argonauts | 34–20 | Loss | 3–2 |
| 6 | Aug 2 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 42–24 | Win | 4–2 |
| 7 | Aug 9 | vs. Montreal Alouettes | 45–31 | Loss | 4–3 |
| 8 | Aug 15 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 39–26 | Win | 5–3 |
| 9 | Aug 22 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 37–23 | Win | 6–3 |
| 10 | Aug 30 | at Montreal Alouettes | 33–24 | Loss | 6–4 |
| 11 | Sept 7 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 46–12 | Loss | 6–5 |
| 12 | Sept 13 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 27–1 | Win | 7–5 |
| 13 | Sept 19 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 26–14 | Loss | 7–6 |
| 14 | Sept 26 | vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 34–33 | Win | 8–6 |
| 15 | Oct 4 | at Toronto Argonauts | 46–3 | Loss | 8–7 |
| 16 | Oct 10 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 26–19 | Loss | 8–8 |
| 17 | Oct 19 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 41–7 | Loss | 8–9 |
| 18 | Oct 26 | at Calgary Stampeders | 43–9 | Loss | 8–10 |
1997 CFL All-Stars
- WR – Alfred JacksonAlfred Jackson (Canadian football)Alfred Melvin Jackson, Jr. , is a former professional American football wide receiver who played nine seasons in the Canadian Football League for three different teams. He also played six seasons in the National Football League as a cornerback for three teams...
, CFL All-Star - LB – Maurice Kelley, CFL All-Star
1997 Intergold CFLPA All-Stars
- FB – Sean MillingtonSean MillingtonSean Millington is a former Canadian Football League fullback and currently does colour commentary for cfl.ca and the CBC. He is also an actor in several movies and television shows.-Before the CFL:...
, Intergold CFLPA All-Star - WR – Alfred JacksonAlfred Jackson (Canadian football)Alfred Melvin Jackson, Jr. , is a former professional American football wide receiver who played nine seasons in the Canadian Football League for three different teams. He also played six seasons in the National Football League as a cornerback for three teams...
, Intergold CFLPA All-Star - HC – Adam RitaAdam RitaAdam Rita is a Canadian Football League executive who has served as the head coach of Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and BC Lions and as general manager of the Lions and Argonauts....
, Intergold CFLPA All-Star
East Semi-Final
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
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| Montreal Alouettes Montreal Alouettes The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions... |
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| BC Lions BC Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... |
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