CFL Gameday: Montreal at British Columbia (November 5)

The curtain closes on the 2011 regular season at BC Place tonight and with the kind of drama that Commissioner Cohen perhaps could only dream of, the CFL Standings perhaps won't be finalized until the final snap of the final game.

Montreal will be watching with interest the developments in Calgary over the afternoon, should the Stamps prevail over their guests from Winnipeg then the CFL East will still be up for grabs as the kick off to the season finale approaches.

Whether the Als quest for first will still be a valid one could dictate the kind of game plan that head coach Marc Trestman throws at the Lions tonight, should the Bonbers defeat Calgary first would be theirs, probably sending Trestman into more of a prevent game plan, as in prevent any injuries that may detract from next weeks semi final.

For the Lions the task is pretty simple, win and they host the Western Final in two weeks, lose and depending on how the Stamps fare they could be on the road to Calgary next week for the Western semi final.

Clearly the best path for the Lions both on the field and at the box office is for them to gain victory tonight in front of what should be a pretty pumped up BC Place crowd.

Should the game still be of consequence for the Als, we imagine we'll see much of Anthony Calvillo, one of the most dangerous weapons in the CFL these days. BC once again will be relying on Travis Lulay, hot off his offensive player of the week award, the Lions QB has grown in confidence with just about every outing this year.

Considering the horrendous start that the Lions endured at the beginning of this season, the fact they are in the hunt for first place is a remarkable turn around, all that is left is to close the deal tonight.

Game Time 7 PM PT (10 ET) BC Place TSN

Pre Game

Vancouver Province-- Lions' Elimimian a hit among CFL players
Vancouver Sun-- What's new pussycats? Lions find their roar in 2011
Globe and Mail-- Beating Als is personal for Lions
National Post-- Whyte wants to spoil Lions' finale
Canada.com-- Buono never stopped believing in Lions

Quick Snaps British Columbia Lions
Quick Snaps Montreal Alouettes


Post Game


Montreal 1 at British Columbia 43
Attendance-- 35,454


Vancouver Province-- Decisive Lions win gives two weeks for rest, repair
Vancouver Sun-- Buono's stick-to-itiveness just part of explanation
Globe and Mail-- Can the Lions roar all the way to the Grey Cup?
National Post-- Buono proves he's still got it
Canada.com-- Alouettes were "out-coached" Diamond Ferri says