CFL to honour Canada’s military during Remembrance Day playoff games
Toronto Argonauts defensive back Matt Black figures it’s only fitting the CFL playoffs begin on the same day Canada remembers those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will entertain the B.C. Lions in the East Division semifinal before the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Division contest as Canada marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
The CFL will commemorate the day by stopping the Hamilton-B.C. game at 2 p.m. ET — 11 a.m. Pacific time — for a moment of silence to honour Canada’s veterans. The league also will pay tribute to veterans during the pre-game coin toss in both contests and players will wear a poppy decal on their helmets.
That’s all significant to Black, a 10th-year defensive back who has won two Grey Cups with the Argos. The 33-year-old Toronto native also has received the Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Trophy, given annually to the CFL player who best demonstrates the attributes of Canada’s military personnel.