BC Lions: A run worth the takings Nov 12, 2008
The forecast for kick-off at McMahon Stadium is a balmy 8 degrees C. It won't be cold. But it could be mortuary quiet and funereal, if the Stamps can't put the brakes on Logan's Run. (Vancouver Sun)
Burris in the driver's seat Oct 14, 2008
Burris said as much before kickoff, then went out and delivered for Calgary in front of a sold-out McMahon Stadium crowd of 35,650. The final score was a 42-5 shellacking for the Stampeders, improving them to 10-5 and establishing Burris as a top contender for most outstanding player in the West. (Globe and Mail)
Stamps romp over Argos Sep 21, 2008
Pickett the passer and Matthews the mentor had hoped to reach the win column together Saturday night at McMahon Stadium, home of the surging Calgary Stampeders. Instead, the Argos took to the field like a punctured tire leaking air only to leave at game's end on the wrong side of a 34-4 flattening. (Globe and Mail)
One odd-omatic Classic Sep 1, 2008
So, today's Battle of Alberta between the Green and Gold and the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium (2 p.m., TSN) carries plenty of meaning ... The Stamps are 17-5-1 in the last 23 games at McMahon Stadium ... Rain and construction at McMahon Stadium has led to water dripping from the roof of the visitor's locker-room. (Canoe.ca)
Rockers, folkies make some noise Jul 28, 2008
With Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne rocking the heavy metal concert at McMahon Stadium, and Blue Rodeo headlining the folk festival, the Herald travelled across the city with a decibel meter to see just how loud Calgary can be on a summer day ... Rylee Smith, who lives near McMahon Stadium, said she'd call bylaw officers if the show got too loud. (Calgary Herald)
Noise police want to know for whom 'bel tolls Jul 27, 2008
When told noise police would be keeping tabs on the McMahon Stadium show, Osbourne thought he hadn't heard right and sought clarification from his wife, Sharon. "Are you joking?" Osbourne then replied during an airport press conference yesterday. (Canoe.ca)
EnCana earnings slide as hedging loss takes toll Jul 27, 2008
Headbangers young and old, roughly 16,500 of 'em, flocked to McMahon Stadium for. . (Calgary Herald)
Prince of Darkness dons white cowboy hat in Calgary Jul 26, 2008
The Osbournes arrived in the city for the all-day Monsters of Rock festival on Saturday at McMahon Stadium featuring Black Sabbath and Judas Priest ... McMahon Stadium stopped booking concerts for almost two decades following noise complaints from neighbours after a 1979 Eagles concert. (CBC.ca)
Getting facts straight on global warming Jul 25, 2008
WINNIPEG - There will be some work to be done at McMahon Stadium next week to avoid. . (Calgary Herald)
Calgary strong-arms B.C. Jun 27, 2008
To the delight of the 30,159 spectators huddled at McMahon Stadium, the Stampeders were dominant in almost every area, posting a 28-18 win to open the Western half of the 2008 CFL season. B.C. Lions Ryan Phillips, left, and Korey Banks, centre, try to bring down Calgary Stampeders Ken-Yon Rambo during first quarter CFL football action in Calgary, Thursday. (Globe and Mail)
Whether real outdoor rock concerts will be aloud all depends on ... Apr 16, 2008
Three decades have passed since Ozzy Osbourne used his teeth to decapitate a bat on stage -- roughly the same space of time since the city put the chop to loud rock concerts at McMahon Stadium ... On July 26, Ozzy Osbourne is scheduled to headline the Monsters of Rock Festival at -- that's right -- McMahon Stadium ... A concert at McMahon Stadium could theoretically hold up to 50,000 fans, if such a thing were allowed -- and if Monsters of Rock doesn't get the neighbours growling. (Canoe.ca)
Ozzy Osbourne Announces Monsters Of Rock Headlining Gig -- So What Does This Mean For Ozzfest? Apr 16, 2008
Nonetheless, Ozzy will be anchoring the July 26 event, slated for Calgary, Alberta's McMahon Stadium, along with Judas Priest, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Priestess, the , Voivod, Testament, 3 Inches of Blood and. The lineup is largely made up of Canadian bands, and reports suggest that the Dillinger Escape Plan will also be added to the bill. (VHI.com -- Music News)
2008 Stamps schedule announced Feb 22, 2008
The teams play another home-and-home set in Oct., starting Oct. 3 in Regina and resuming on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 13, at McMahon Stadium. Calgary will both open and close the regular season with home games against the B.C. Lions; the opener is Thursday, June 26 while the finale goes Nov. 1. (Canada.com)
Dickenson content to be a No. 2 in Calgary Feb 1, 2008
He's here, he said at Thursday's McMahon Stadium news conference, to be a backup. He's here to support Henry Burris. (National Post)
Als edge out Stampeders Oct 28, 2007
Notes: The announced attendance at McMahon Stadium was 29,247, but there were considerably less people in the stands. Fans in attendance were encouraged to lend a helping hand by bringing a jacket to the game to donate to the Annual Coat Drive for The Salvation Army. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Burris helps Calgary sink the Bombers Oct 15, 2007
Edwards's score got the Bombers within hailing distance, 31-25, before Burris engineered one final drive to the delight of the 30,897 at McMahon Stadium. "It was easy for me today," Burris said of his performance. (Globe and Mail)
Creehan pays price for Stamps' woeful defence Oct 3, 2007
" Secondary coach Tim Burke will take over duties of co-ordinating for the rest of the season, while defensive-line coach Casey Creehan (Denny's son) will be given more responsibilities. Higgins will assist defensive quality control coach Mark Kilam (also strength and conditioning co-ordinator) with Creehan's linebackers. Even with a full week to prepare for the Saskatchewan Roughriders Monday at McMahon Stadium, Burke won't be able to change much in a system that's been in place since 2004.... (Edmonton Sun)
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 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 ... 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. (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)
Roughriders riding high Sep 15, 2007
"It's good to be on top but we lost our last game, so we have to get back on track," said Crandell, who will back up Kerry Joseph on Saturday when the 7-3 Roughriders visit the 5-4 Stampeders at McMahon Stadium (TSN, 4 p.m. ET). "This is a good feeling but we have a group of guys who aren't satisfied with getting to the top and falling off. We're staying focused because we know our main goal is to get to the Grey Cup and win.". (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Fans shouldn't have to grin and bear nudity Sep 7, 2007
Why people persist in this puerile 1970s activity is beyond me, but there they were at Monday's Stampeders game, five in all, bolting one at a time from the same section of McMahon Stadium with about five minutes remaining in the game. All men, they were charged by police under Section 175 (b) of the Criminal Code, which deals with anyone who "openly exposes or exhibits an indecent exhibition in a public place." One was also charged for possession of drugs. (Canada.com)
Community hall shooting victims named Sep 7, 2007
Football fans who bare it all don't realize the sort of trouble they face, warn Calgary Stampeders brass and McMahon Stadium officials, who are meeting Thursday to discuss ways to discourage streaking. Canada Features. (CBC.ca)
Stamps roar back to lasso Eskimos Sep 4, 2007
A free-agent bust until this day, Thelwell caught seven passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-24 Labour Day triumph over the Edmonton Eskimos at McMahon Stadium. I knew I wasnt playing well, said Thelwell, a bit player for much of this season. (Canada.com)
Alberta police probe multiple homicides Sep 4, 2007
Henry Burris fired four touchdown passes to lift the Calgary Stampeders to a 35-24 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos in Monday's Labour Day Classic at McMahon Stadium ... Henry Burris fired four touchdown passes to lift the Calgary Stampeders to a 35-24 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos in Monday's Labour Day Classic at McMahon Stadium. (CBC.ca)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Sep 4, 2007
Henry Burris fired four touchdown passes to lift the Calgary Stampeders to a 35-24 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos in Monday's Labour Day Classic at McMahon Stadium. Michael Bishop's return was a lot more successful than Timmy Chang's debut as a starter, with the Toronto Argonauts bouncing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32-14 on Labour Day afternoon. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Stamps feast on Eskimos' weak defensive backs Sep 4, 2007
Little wonder that the traditional Labour Day matchup at McMahon Stadium ended as Calgary had hoped, with the Stampeders' receivers running wild and the Edmonton secondary grasping at straws and Calgary jerseys. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Calgary rallies for victory over Edmonton Sep 4, 2007
Thelwell led all receivers with seven catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns Monday as the Stamps beat the Edmonton Eskimos 35-24 in the annual Labour Day Classic game at McMahon Stadium. "It's my first Classic and it's so exciting," said Thelwell, who had just 14 catches for 172 yards and no touchdowns heading into the game. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Labour Day classics? Unlikely … Aug 31, 2007
From 1972 to 1982, the Eskimos couldn't wait to play at McMahon Stadium ... But fear not, there is always hope that even the crummiest of teams can rise up and put on a good show or at least offer a memorable individual performance and that could happen at McMahon Stadium. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Stamps, Lions in wild tie Aug 18, 2007
Each team scored touchdowns on both of their mini-drives in overtime of the game, played before an announced crowd of 30,826 at McMahon Stadium. Burris had hooked up with Nik Lewis with 40 seconds left in regulation to get the Stampeders into overtime. (CBC British Columbia)
Ball safety No. 1's priority Aug 6, 2007
While the players got to bask in the victory with a day off yesterday, the coaches didn't go home after the game, instead heading back to McMahon Stadium to start putting together the game plan for the Alouettes Thursday in Montreal. With a short week, the Stamps only get two practices at home before heading off on another road trip. (Canoe.ca)
Lions win 32-27 over Stampeders Jul 29, 2007
The Stampeders lost at home for the first time this season in front of 28,564 at a sunny McMahon Stadium. The temperature was 30 degrees Celsius for a 5 p.m. start local time. (Toronto Star)
Dorsey, Woods added to Argos' practice roster Jul 24, 2007
Quarterback Henry Burris threw a pair of touchdowns to lead the Stampeders to a 33-10 victory over the undermanned Toronto Argonauts Saturday night at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Quarterback Ricky Ray threw for 349 yards and the Eskimos' defence shut down the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the second half en route to a 21-20 comeback win Friday night at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. (CBC News)
Up for the challenge Jul 1, 2007
The past two seasons have gone well in the regular season, only to end in disappointing playoff defeats on the turf at McMahon Stadium. This is a big year for the Stampeders to hit the next level, which in turn makes it a huge one for Burris' career. (Winnipeg Sun)
Akili comes north looking for glory Apr 27, 2007
Quarterback Akili Smith participating in Thursday morning free agent camp at the McMahon Stadium ... Now, eight years later and trying resurrect his cant-miss status with the Calgary Stampeders - he officially signed with the team on Thursday, and is participating in a free-agent camp that wraps up today at McMahon Stadium - Smith still doesnt understand what happened. (Canada.com)
