Saskatchewan Huskies 2009 Canada West Schedule

Three signs that "Old Man Winter" is gone for good...

1. The CIS releases its Canada West Football schedule
2. Dog's Breakfast
3. Huskies Spring Camp

It all happens this week and it began today with the release of the Canada West Schedule. The first thing you'll notice is that this season will be "Friday Night Lights" as the Huskies play all home games on Friday Night. A good move considering the team now has use of pyro which just adds to the game day experience.

PRE-SEASON

Saturday, August 29 vs. Alberta Golden Bears

REGULAR SEASON

Friday, September 4 vs. Calgary Dinos
Friday, September 11 vs. Regina Rams
BYE WEEK
Saturday, September 26 at. Alberta Golden Bears
Friday, October 2 at. Simon Fraser Clan
Friday, October 9 vs. UBC Thunderbirds
Saturday, October 17 at. Manitoba Bisons
Friday, October 23 vs. Alberta Golden Bears
Friday, October 30 at. Regina Rams

PLAYOFFS

Saturday November 7 - Canada West Semi Finals
Saturday November 14 - Canada West Final (Hardy Cup)
Saturday November 21 - Uteck Bowl (at Atlantic Conference Winner)
Saturday November 28 - 2009 VANIER CUP at Laval, PQ

The Huskies will open the regular season at home against the defending Hardy Cup Champion, Calgary Dinos. It should be a good game as both clubs will contend for top spot in the division this year. Calgary made a big off-season splash by acquiring Hec Crighton Award winning Quarterback Eric Glavic from the Saint Mary's Huskies. The good news for the Huskies is that by week one he may not have had the time to build up chemistry with his receivers.

Counting the pre-season, the Huskies will face Alberta at least three times this year. I wonder if they would consider creating some sort of cup to spice up this "Best of Three". Maybe the "Global Cup" ????

Looking at the schedule has me stoked for Spring Camp this weekend. Can't wait to see the new recruits and how this team is shaping up.

Here's the rest of the 2009 Canada West Schedule.

Week 1
Simon Fraser at UBC

Week 2
Calgary at Saskatchewan
Manitoba at Regina
UBC at Alberta

Week 3
Regina at Saskatchewan
Manitoba at Simon Fraser
Alberta at Calgary

Week 4
Alberta at Simon Fraser
Calgary at Regina
UBC at Manitoba

Week 5
Saskatchewan at Alberta
Regina at UBC
Simon Fraser at Calgary

Week 6
Saskatchewan at Simon Fraser
Calgary at UBC
Alberta at Manitoba

Week 7
UBC at Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser at Regina
Manitoba at Calgary

Week 8
UBC at Simon Fraser
Regina at Alberta
Saskatchewan at Manitoba

Week 9
Alberta at Saskatchewan
Manitoba at UBC
Regina at Calgary

Week 10
Saskatchewan at Regina
Simon Fraser at Manitoba
Calgary at Alberta