The Turf District

And The Winner Is

Paul is back for his yearly training camp chat and to announce the Jimmy Gaines winner for 2022. We wrap up the CBA chat, review the preseason win and go over EE camp and news from this past week.

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CBAin’t

The CFL CBA reached an agreement that then was not ratified by the players. Andrew, Mike and Kayla talk about where things are at. Who stood out through one week of training camp? What did we think of the new uniforms? So much to talk about! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported.

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I Like His Flavor

The gang is back to talk stalled CFL CBA talks, but more importantly, the opening of Elks training camp. We get at least 3 days to see who may be on the team. We break down how the first two days have gone and who has stood out. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported. 

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#TeamPlayFootball

It's a Hostful show! We tackle the latest in the CBA news, ask if there will be a camp to go to, the draft and all the other Elks news in the past few months. Mike teaches us what Saskatchewan means and we call someone a Bueno Huevo. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported. 

 

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Spepisode - Elks Draft 2022

Andrew talks about the Elks Global and Canadian draft picks and catches up with AGM Geroy Simon for his thoughts on the first three picks and the trades to get them where they did. 

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Get Wilder

Elks RB James Wilder Jr joins the gang to talk about Wilder Week and his upcoming kids camp. He tells us stories about entering the league and winning the Grey Cup and his excitement to play for Chris Jones. 

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Geroy Simon- Elks Asst GM

New Assistant General Manager, and CFL Legend, Geroy Simon joins in the virtual district to talk about his first few months on the job. We talk about his early days as a receiver with BC, his transformation to the office and his take on the combine atmosphere. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported.

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Mookie Mitchell

One of the greatest receivers to ever play the game, and current EE Alumni President, jumps into the virtual district with the gang! We talk about his start in the CFL, playing with Flutie and Ray, his plans for the alumni and a moment of "he hung up on who?".

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Victor Cui - Leader of the Legacy

New Elks President/CEO, Victor Cui, joins the gang to talk about his first few weeks in his new position. We talk about the legacy of his home team, him coming home to lead it, and where he sees things going from here. We also talk about his social media presence and his mom's classic Elks call! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown, Community Supported

Ed Ilnicki

Former Golden Bear, Ed Ilnicki, joins us to talk about his time in football and his amazing thread on Twitter about fan engagement with the Elks. We discuss the teasers and $99 season seats as great steps! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported