They’ve travelled from throughout the nation to see their sons, brothers, and alma mater compete for the Vanier Cup.
“We have been all capable of finding some flights out right here, discover some inns, and we in all probability obtained a pair hundred followers,” says Kelly Haas, whose son performs for the College of Saskatchewan
As gamers excited the bus at Western’s Alumni Stadium, Huskies’ supporters have been there.
“We purchased our bells, we’ve obtained the flag and we’re gonna cheer for our boys now,” says Tracy Hundeby, a mom of a Huskies participant.
Just some toes away, a bunch of Laval supporters had come from Montreal to root for the Rouge Et Or.
“It is so thrilling to be again,” says Patrick Malefant, who was sporting a crusader helmet.
“It has been a few years since Laval was within the massive recreation. Each time we’re within the massive recreation we play nicely, we win massive, and we’re prepared for struggle.”
A bunch of almost 40 males in Santa fits journey to the Vanier Cup annually. This 12 months they have been in London, Ont. to see the USports championship recreation. (Supply: Brent Lale/CTV London)A bunch of almost 40 males in Santa suitsSome tailgating within the parking zone had no affiliation to both workforce. A bunch of about 40 males wearing Santa outfits have been travelling to the Vanier Cup for 30 years.
“We went to (Sir Wilfrid) Laurier and so they received the Vanier in 1991,” says Brent Landers, from London, Ont.
“We form of began our little custom of getting collectively on the venue cup yearly. We’ve got guys from London, Ottawa, and throughout and we have been all throughout the nation from Vancouver to Quebec Metropolis, Montreal, Regina.”
Internet hosting their first USports nationwide title recreation, Western College and Tourism London needed to make this an occasion. A fan fest that includes Damian Warner, and former Mustangs was held previous to the sport.
Western Grad Andy Fantuz felt some love from ‘Rider Nation’.
Former Western Mustang and CFL Legend Andy Fantuz (Left) indicators an autograph at Vanier Cup Fan Fest in London, Ont. (Supply: Brent Lale/CTV London)Andy Fantuz”You’ll be able to see the joy from throughout the league,” says Fantuz.
“Numerous Laval and Saskatchewan followers, numerous Mustang assist from London. Mustang nationwide deserves it and so they’re doing it proper.”
Contained in the stadium, Laval beat Saskatchewan 30-24 in an thrilling recreation to win their eleventh Vanier Cup title, tenth below head coach Glen Constantin.
This will likely have been the primary time that Western hosted the Vanier Cup nevertheless it probably will not be the final. Rumours are circulating that they plan for the bidding on the Nationwide Championship recreation in 2024.
