In The Den: Random news and thoughts two weeks out from camp.

If you’re a real CFL fan, you’re probably starting to get a need for some football pretty quick. With the majority of the off-season behind us and all its major events done, the only thing left to do is to open training camps in two weeks and start the long journey to Toronto in November. For the BC Lions that means the defense of their Grey Cup title, and judging by the off-season they’ve had,... [Read more]

2012 BC Lions Draft Recap: Lions go to the trenches on draft day.

The BC Lions had a chance to bolster their offensive and defensive lines in the 2012 Canadian College draft and they did just that selecting two offensive linemen, one defensive lineman and a linebacker they may convert into a fullback. Here is a recap of the Lions work for the day, and on paper it seems like it could be a successful draft. Of course training camp will be the first real test of that... [Read more]

Review of the “New” BC Lions jerseys and a great deal on a pro-stitched jersey!

BC Lions president Dennis Skulsky introduces the BC Lions new Reebok jerseys. Photo: Rebecca Bollwitt: Miss604.com The BC Lions introduced their new jerseys on Wednesday and in this case the Lions felt it was a case of why change a good thing? The only real design change to the newest threads is the removal of the black piping that ran from the shoulders, across the chest. The Reebok branding is... [Read more]

Introducing our new writer, Cam Melnyk: 2012 BC Lions Draft Preview

BCLionsden.ca is pleased to introduce our newest blogger, Cameron Melnyk to our team. We hope you’ll enjoy his addition here and enjoy his first contribution, a look at the 2012 Canadian College Draft. It’s that time of the year again as teams around the CFL prepare for what could very well shape the future of their teams as the Canadian College Draft gets underway on Thursday, May 3. For... [Read more]

Get ready to get your orange on! Lions set to launch their new jerseys with their fans.

The BC Lions are set to launch their newly engineered Reebok jerseys on Wednesday, May 2nd at BC Place and a fan will be chosen to unveil the newest look in the team’s history. In a great social media move, the Lions ran a contest on Twitter in which one lucky follower will be chosen to unveil the new jersey along with a few high profile BC Lions. Travis Lulay, Geroy Simon, Paul McCallum and... [Read more]

Prep for the CFL Draft on May 3rd with Ridley Scouting’s 2012 Draft Guide

The next major event for the CFL comes in the form of the Canadian College draft. If you have an interest in some potential BC Lions and future CFL stars you would do well to get yourself a copy of Ridley Scouting’s CFL. Ridley Scouting is a multi-sport company that in addition to scouting services hosts clinics and camps to help players transition into professional careers. Kent Ridley does... [Read more]

Lulay leads on and off the field. Earns extension with Leos

Travis Lulay will be a BC Lion through the 2013 season, and perhaps longer than that, but right now the team and the CFL’s reigning most outstanding player are happy and comfortable going a year at a time. The team announced Tuesday that they had agreed to terms with their star quarterback. While the move means great things on the field, off the field Lulay has proven to be just as valuable... [Read more]

Breaking News: Video: @Lilminimo signs a 1 year deal with BCLionsDen.ca

Just like a football team, fan blogs need to stay fresh and keep adding talent. With that in mind BCLionsDen.ca is happy to announce the signing of Monique Gendron, aka @Lilminimo, as our new video blogger. In keeping with our blog policy, terms of the deal were not released. Monique is one of the Lions biggest fans and is a founding member of Section 229, a loud and dedicated fan group at BC Place... [Read more]

Superman stays put, and a new defensive line coach in the fold.

Lions fans were given some more good news yesterday when it was announced that Geroy Simon had signed a contract extension with the team through the 2013 season. As Lowell Ullrich pointed out, the event has pretty much become a yearly one in which Superman calls his own shots and who are we to are argue? Simon is of course on the verge of becoming the league’s all-time leader in receiving yards... [Read more]