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Though it might not have been the result Saskatchewan football fans were looking for, the Vanier Cup was held on an unusually warm November 22 afternoon at Mosaic Stadium in front of almost 9,000 passionate fans. Hosted for the first time in Regina, the event proved a landmark moment in university football history. The successful weekend event was a joint effort by the University of Regina, U SPORTS and the City of Regina. The championship showdown ended with the Montreal Carabins edging out the Saskatchewan Huskies 30-16, earning their second U SPORTS national title in three years.
The celebration of Canadian football felt especially right for Saskatchewan, a province already celebrated as a hotbed of the sport. Beyond the Vanier Cup, Saskatchewan teams have made their mark on every level -- the Roughriders claimed Grey Cup glory, the Saskatoon Hilltops continue to dominate with multiple Canadian Junior titles, and the Saskatoon Valkyries have cemented their legacy in women’s football with repeated WWCFL championships.
Here’s a look back at some of the photographic highlights of the 60th Vanier Cup.
Almost 9,000 fans came out to watch the 60th Vanier Cup in Regina. Unfortunately, the home province team most people were rooting for came up short. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
For the first time in the history of U SPORTS, Canada’s national football championship game was played in Regina. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
At the Vanier Cup Awards Gala, Ethan Jordan (left), a four-time OUA all-star and three-time U SPORTS All-Canadian was awarded the Hec Crighton Trophy (Player of the Year). Picking up the Frank Tindall Trophy as the U SPORTS Coach of the Year was Michael Faulds, head coach of the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
On hand for the Vanier Cup Community Pancake Breakfast and Pep Rally was the U of R Cheer Team ably assisted by Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
Also at the Pep Rally were (left to right) the University’s Vice-President (Research) Dr. Chris Yost, Erin Macaulay Davalos, Director of Philanthropy, Claudia Whitehawk, Development Officer, and Vivienne Dawson, Director of Engagement. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
President Jeff Keshen says a few words to those who attended the Pep Rally the day before the big game. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
Rookie quarterback Jake Farrell was forced into action because the Huskies’ starting quarterback Anton Amundrud was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Photo credit: Piper Photography
Vanier Cup sponsor Tim Hortons was on campus handing out free coffee during the Pep Rally on Friday, November 21. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing
Montreal rookie quarterback Pepe Gonzalez was named the game’s most valuable player. Photo credit: Piper Photography
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