'It's been a long time coming.' In front of the largest crowd at a sporting event in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenny Lawler caught a pair of TDs to propel the Blue Bombers to a 19-6 win over the Tiger-Cats in the 2021 CFL season-opener.
The game marked the largest crowd at a sporting event in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic swept around the world last year and cancelled the 2020 CFL season. This season is shortened from 18 to 14 games.
It was a bonus celebration for jubilant fans, who were allowed to fill the stands after showing proof of their double vaccinations and didn't have to wear masks. Winnipeg's scoring came from Lawler's TD catches of 25 and 28 yards. New Bombers placekicker Tyler Crapigna, signed last month after being released by the Montreal Alouettes, made his two convert attempts and connected on a 15-yard field goal. Hamilton also conceded a safety.
Lawler caught his first TD in the end zone at 12:09 of the first quarter. Receiver Nic Demski had boosted the 79-yard drive with a 49-yard catch-and-run gain.
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