The Calgary Stampeders were handed their second loss in 12 years at the Labour Day Classic with the Edmonton Elks winning 35-20 in their CFL clash on Monday (September, 2nd).
The Stampeders paid tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau before the game started in a nice touch to show respect to a man who meant a lot to the City of Calgary.
The Elks held the Stamps rushing to only 18 yards in the contest, making Calgary heavily rely on their passing. Edmonton put up a large lead in total yards with 588 to the Stamps 348. The Elks showcased their passing with 486 yards and rushing for 102.
In the fourth quarter, Peyton Logan for the Stamps made an unbelievable return and going 104 yards for the touchdown.
Tevin Jones was a man-possessed for Edmonton going 5-5 with two touchdowns and a total of 208 yards.
In the two other Labour Day Classic games this weekend, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers outlasted the Saskatchewan Roughriders 35-33, and the Hamilton Ti-Cats squeezed out a win over the Toronto Argonauts 31-28.
The Stamps get a rematch against the Elks on Saturday in Edmonton. Game time is set for 5:00 pm.