The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicked off their 2017 season in dramatic fashion last weekend, but they’re promising the excitement doesn’t end there.
The Bombers will take to Investors Group Field on Friday night for their first home date of the campaign against the Calgary Stampeders in front of what is expected to be a massive crowd.
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But in 2017, the improved on-field product isn’t all the Bombers are offering.
Upgrades to stadium transportation and a new standing section in one end zone will be on full display when Winnipeg pours into IGF for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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On Tuesday morning, Global News Morning went to check out the improvements, as well as to catch up with the two overtime heroes from Saturday’s win.
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