"The goal from the beginning was to try and get as many of our own players back as possible, so this is a really positive step in the right direction," Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins said in a statement.

Richie Leone's 30-yard field goal as time expired earned the B.C. Lions an exciting 16-13 win over the Toronto Argonauts on a breezy Wednesday night, spoiling Ricky Ray's return.

When he isn't booting footballs for a living, Richie Leone can often be found on a golf course.