Best of the 1990s on display Sep 20, 2008
"That was an amazing team and a great group of guys," Pringle said, standing next to the quarterback from that team, Tracy Ham, who was also on hand at Ivor Wynne Stadium last night. "Not only talent, but also personality-wise, we were always on the same page. Everyone loved to win and loved to compete and we had such a great time.". (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Playoffs slipping away for Ticats Sep 9, 2008
But with most of the foliage around Ivor Wynne Stadium still solid green, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are very close to the stage where it may be time to flip over their calendars to 2009. Hamilton's latest loss, a 35-12 debacle against the B.C. Lions on Saturday, hammered home the fact that despite years of rebuilding, the Tiger-Cats remain a work in progress, simply lacking the talent and experience to keep pace with the league's better teams. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
A disaster of the Ticats' own making Sep 9, 2008
Young once said, when he was filling Ivor Wynne Stadium to bursting (partly thanks to papering the house, it turns out), that he had proven you could successfully market a team even if it wasn't winning and that the Tiger-Cats were akin to the Chicago Cubs, beloved no matter what they did on the field. Over time, he was proved wrong about that. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Argonauts survive a Steeltown thriller Sep 2, 2008
Monday night's 34-31 victory for the visitors in front of 25,911 at steamy Ivor Wynne Stadium was one of those games that seemed to write the script for the rest of this football year a last stand for a bunch of grizzled vets, symbolized perfectly when the beleaguered Toronto defence stopped the Ticats on third and one with 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Toronto Argonauts' receiver Arland Bruce III is tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats Chris Tompson, left, and Ryan Glasper... (Globe and Mail)
Als pound Argos Aug 16, 2008
While Stubler suggested major personnel changes were unlikely, he would not commit to naming his starting quarterback for Labour Day at Ivor Wynne Stadium. "I don't know, it's not that day yet," the coach said. (Globe and Mail)
Humble Jackson brings Southern heat Jul 25, 2008
Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Charlie Taaffe has suggested his team will follow a similar script when his team takes on visiting Edmonton tonight at Ivor Wynne Stadium. "It's kind of frustrating, but sooner or later they have to kick it to me," Jackson said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Durant gets first win as Riders starter quarterback Jul 13, 2008
"Emotionally I feel good, physically I'm drained, fatigued. I was puking a little bit before the game. Now I'm going to go get my fluids and go to sleep. Can I sit down now?''Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant looks to pass against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the first half in Hamilton. Durant led the Roughriders to their third victory of the season, his first as starting quarterback.Mike Cassese, Reuters Font:Playing before 20,874 spectators at Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton... (Canada.com)
Just like old times Jun 27, 2008
But if Hamilton fans and judging by last night's crowd of 20,587 at Ivor Wynne Stadium, there are considerably fewer of them than there were at the start of last season were looking for reasons to hope, they could find it in quarterback Casey Printers, who looked a lot more like the 2004 CFL most outstanding player than the bewildered soul who showed up in Hamilton halfway through last season. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo launches a pass as he is hit by Hamilton Tiger-Cats... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Howard leads Bisons to Vanier Cup win Nov 24, 2007
Next year's Vanier Cup final will be played ay Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton. SCORING SUMMARY. (RDS)
Walker's punt return TD sparks Ticats victory Nov 4, 2007
Walker scored 3:38 into the third quarter to put Hamilton (3-15) ahead 21-13, bringing the 20,411 fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium to their feet. But Edmonton (5-12-1) pulled to within 21-16 with 3:20 remaining with a field goal before a Ticats' safety with 1:13 to play made the score 21-18. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Lions clinch West with win over Ticats Oct 27, 2007
On a rainy, lousy night at Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium, where some 4,000 of the 19,322 who bought tickets stayed home, an intriguing chapter to B.C.'s quarterback dilemma unfolded in a 27-19 victory. B.C. improved to 13-3-1 with the win and will now play host to either the Saskatchewan Roughriders or the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division final on Nov. 18. (Canada.com)
Roughriders keep rolling Oct 15, 2007
HAMILTON Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Andy Fantuz figures he doled out just under $2,000 in tickets for 86 of his closest friends and family to come watch him play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ivor Wynne Stadium on Sunday afternoon ... Quarterback Kerry Joseph threw four touchdown passes in alluthree to Fantuz, one to D.J. Flickuand then ran a score in himself from 14 yards out in front of 22,167 disgruntled fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Tiger-Cats to get new stadium? Sep 29, 2007
And the team is calling on city officials to develop a plan to ensure the team has a place to play if Ivor Wynne Stadium is deemed unsafe ... "At some point in the next three years there's going to have to be a major decision made over whether to renovate Ivor Wynne Stadium or look at a new project," said Tiger-Cats' president Scott Mitchell ... " Ivor Wynne Stadium, once known as Civic Stadium, was built for the 1930 British Empire Games. While it lacks many modern stadium amenities, Ticats... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Ticats earn their stripes, rally for second win Sep 22, 2007
The Tiger-Cats emerged with their second victory of the season, 24-20, before 23,115 at Ivor Wynne Stadium on Friday night. Calgary fell to 6-5-1, while Hamilton improved to 2-11. (Canada.com)
Lions hope pair of Jacksons stand up Sep 17, 2007
Lions hope pair of Jacksons stand up. Lions hope pair of Jacksons stand up. (CBC News)
Toronto FC held scoreless again Sep 16, 2007
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Casey Printers's return to the CFL after hammering the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34-4 Saturday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium ... The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Casey Printers's return to the CFL after hammering the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34-4 Saturday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium. (CBC News)
Leaders should provide leadership, not popularity: Mulroney Sep 16, 2007
Brian Mulroney, one of Canada's most controversial former prime ministers, paid tribute to his own legacy Friday, saying leaders must do what's right, not what's popular. In a speech to business leaders at the Canadian Club in Toronto, Mulroney decried those who govern by polls. (CBC News)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Sep 16, 2007
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Casey Printers's return to the CFL after hammering the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34-4 Saturday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The Calgary Stampeders continued their mid-season surge with a dominating 44-22 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in front of a sellout crowd at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday afternoon. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Bombers spoil Printers' debut with Ticats Sep 16, 2007
He's going to be a great one, but I guess we gave him a good welcome back to the CFL." Printers, the CFL's outstanding player in 2004, signed a four-year, $1.6-million deal with Hamilton on Sept. 6 after being released by the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. He made the start Saturday despite having just three practices under his belt, which forced the Ticats (1-10) to reduce their playbook by about 60 per cent heading into the game. The simplified approach didn't work as Printers finished 17-of-28... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Brian and Jaydee dare to dream Sep 11, 2007
"Making the world a better place is a pretty tall order. But off the top of my head, one of the first things I'd do is declare a National Hat Day. A day for everyone to wear their favourite hat and realize that although we wear different hats, underneath we're the same.Back home in Hamilton people really love their Tim Hortons, so I'd give everyone their own personal, reusable coffee cup to help cut down waste. And maybe introduce the first drive-thru window for bikes.I'd bring all the guys from... (Toronto Star)
Toronto inflicts yet another indignity on Steeltown Sep 4, 2007
They could still be in Ivor Wynne Stadium, watching as the local football team lay down meekly before its hated big-city rival in front of a crowd that seemed more resigned than angry. That last part goes against the grain in Steeltown, but who can really blame the fans now. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Typhoon lashes east coast of Japan, killing 1 Jul 15, 2007
Quarterback Anthony Calvillo joined some elite company while leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 29-20 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium. . (CBC News)
Calvillo passes milestone Jul 15, 2007
When the announcement was made over the public address system, Calvillo received a warm ovation from the Ivor Wynne Stadium gathering ... There's a sense of irony that Calvillo reached the historic mark at Ivor Wynne Stadium. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Plastics fire reignites fear Jun 5, 2007
A full night and day of billowing smoke from burning plastic components in the areas north of Ivor Wynne Stadium created fears of another toxic fire on the scale of the infamous Plastimet car-parts recycling plant inferno in July 1997. The Plastimet blaze is believed to be the largest toxic plastics fire in Canadian history. (Toronto Star)
Friday Inside Scoop Jun 2, 2007
- The Hamilton SpectatorWith five quarterbacks battling for the starting job, Ticat fans don't quite know what entertainment extravaganza will be on the marquee at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Will it be Jason Returns. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
