BY HARPREET PANDHER 

Broadcaster on Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi and

BC Lions Football Punjabi

IG/X/TikTok: @harppandher

THE BC Lions hosted the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Final on Saturday, November 1 at BC Place, with kickoff moved to 2:30 p.m. Pacific to accommodate football and baseball fans alike. The Lions took the spotlight, battling to a 33-30 victory in a game defined by clutch moments and resilient play.

The Lions began with momentum, building a 13-7 lead at halftime. Their offence gained traction behind the steady hand of quarterback Nathan Rourke — who threw for 223 yards and added a rushing touchdown.

Robert Carter Jr had a sensational 95 yard kick off return TD in the 3rd quarter. Calgary stormed back in the 4th quarter — at one point tying the game 30-30 with less than a minute to play.

That set the stage for a dramatic finish: veteran kicker Sean Whyte knocked through a 43-yard field goal as time expired — the final swing in a game that saw big special-teams and defensive plays besides the offence.

This win sends the Lions into the Western Final, marking their third appearance in four years. They’ll face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, November 8th at 3:30 p.m. PT, at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. What makes this matchup extra special: although the Lions and Roughriders have met four times previously in a West Final, all of those games were in BC. This will be the first West Final between them held in Saskatchewan.

Meanwhile, on the East side, the Montreal Alouettes go on the road to play the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats in the East Final, with kickoff at 12 noon Pacific. The ultimate prize: the 112th Grey Cup on November 16 in Winnipeg.

Playoff football in Regina promises to be icy — forecasts suggest a high of −2 °C, lows near −8 °C, and possible snow. Biting weather, swirling winds, and playoff intensity — only adds to the story.

On-air, the Lions’ BC Lions Football broadcast featured the legendary Don Taylor in the pre-game show and former Lion Jas Dhillon joining Harpreet and Taqdeer in the Punjabi booth at halftime, bringing insights and local flavour to the coverage.

The BC Lions found a way. Offence, defence, special teams — all pulled through when it mattered most. Now they carry that momentum into Regina, ready to prove they’ve got what it takes to get over the hump to get into the 112th Grey Cup!

Photos: Amun Grewall

Tune in to BC Lions Football on Sher-E-Punjab AM600 presented in part by: Seva Wellness, Jassy Braich Mortgage, BC Unclaimed, Bakerview Building Design, Khalsa Credit Union and A2Z Truck & Trailer Repair.

Western Final:  B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Pre-game show: 3:30 p.m.

Countdown to Kickoff: 4 p.m.

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