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LIONS PASS 40,000 MARK IN TICKETS SOLD FOR RETURN TO BC PLACE FRIDAY

September 27th, 2011


September 27, 2011

VANCOUVER - The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that advanced ticket sales for the first event in the newly renovated BC Place have passed the 40,000 mark. The Lions will open Canada’s premier sports and entertainment venue this Friday with a crucial West Division matchup versus the Edmonton Eskimos.

“Response from Lions fans has been tremendous and Friday is going to be our largest regular season crowd in the past 20 years,” said Lions president and CEO, Dennis Skulsky.

The Lions last topped the 40,000 mark in 1994 when 40,556 fans passed through the gates at BC Place to see the Lions take on the Calgary Stampeders. The club would go on to claim its third Grey cup championship on home turf later that year.

“This is a huge game for the team with significant playoff implications and I’m confident our fans will create a true home field advantage,” added Skulsky. “Everyone in attendance at Friday’s game will receive an orange pom-pom and we encourage everyone to wear orange to the game.”

Tickets for Friday’s game are going fast and fans are encouraged to purchase in advance and be part of what is sure to be a memorable and exciting evening.

Fans can visit bclions.com for tickets or call 604.589.ROAR.

About the BC Lions Football Club
The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia’s most successful professional sports organization with five Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000 and 2006. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.

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For more information, please contact:

Jamie Cartmell
Director, Communications
BC Lions Football Club
604.930.5469 or 778.558.0761
jcartmell@bclions.com

Jacqueline Blackwell
Coordinator, Communications
BC Lions Football Club
604.930.5463 or 604.506.0105
jblackwell@bclions.com