The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that running back Jesse Lumsden returns to the Ticats lineup on Friday, July 25th, as the team plays host to the Edmonton Eskimos in an East versus West matchup, live at Ivor Wynne Stadium.
Former Tiger-Cats quarterback Jason Maas and wide receiver Brock Ralph make their first trip back to TigerTown since being traded. Ivor Wynne Stadium also welcomes back former Ticats wide receiver Kamau Peterson, linebacker Agustin Barrenechea, defensive back Jason Goss, and offensive lineman Tim Bakker.
The Ticats also feature several former Eskimos who prepare to play their old team for the first time including linebacker Mike Botterill, defensive back Chris Thompson and wide receiver Pat Woodcock. Other current Ticats and former Eskimos players include defensive back Jason Nedd, offensive lineman George Hudson and defensive lineman Clinton Wayne.
Friday night's game will be the first of two games this season with the possibility of a local TV blackout. For more information on the blackout and to order tickets, fans can call (905) 547-CATS, visit
www.ticats.ca, or come by the Ticats business office located at 1 Jarvis St. in downtown Hamilton.