Calgary Colts @ Edmonton Wildcats – Saturday August 13, 7:00pm – Clarke Field – WATCH HERE

Last season the Colts finished 5-3 winning three of their last four games.  They beat the Wildcats in both meetings and outscored them 58-32. The Cats are coming off a season which saw them win their first game, then go on a seven game losing streak.  They will be better in 2016 with an improved defence and a number of weapons on the offensive side.

Head to Head (2015)

Record: Colts 5-3, Wildcats 1-7
Points For: Colts 248 – Wildcats 183
Points Against: Colts 164 – Wildcats 293

Passing Leaders: John Kiesman** – 122 of 214 for 1801 yards*, 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions (Colts) – Jordan Olson** – 119 of 239* for 1643 yards, 8 touchdowns and 13 interceptions* (Wildcats)

Rushing Leaders: Dylan Minshull – 84 carries for 528 yards and 6 touchdowns (Colts) – Bray Josue – 72 carries for 522 yards and 4 touchdowns (Wildcats)

Receiving Leaders: Kyle Brick** - 30 receptions for 489 yards and 7 touchdowns* (Colts) – Tristan Schultenkamper – 27 receptions for 363 yards and 2 touchdowns (Wildcats)

Field Goals: Marshall Broom** – 5-8, 62% (Colts) – Ryan Smith** – 11-13, 84% (Wildcats)

Leading Tacklers: Jakub Jakoubek** – 31 tackles (Colts) – Jayden Dalke – 34 tackles (Wildcats)

Turnovers: Colts – 7 interceptions, 13 fumbles lost, 3 turnover on downs (+3) – Wildcats – 15 interceptions, 8 fumbles lost, 11 turnover on downs (-11)

*led Conference
** no longer playing in the CJFL

Winnipeg Rifles @ Saskatoon Hilltops – Sunday August 14, 1:00pm – SMF Field, WATCH HERE

A rematch of last season’s Canadian Bowl quarterfinal. The Hilltops lost a number of players following their championship season last year, while the Rifles begin a new era under head coach Geordie Wilson.  In the two regular season meetings a year ago the Hilltops outscored the Rifles 115-17.  This game is the PFC Game of the Week.

Head to Head (2015)

Record: Rifles 4-4, Hilltops 7-1
Points For: Rifles 242 – Hilltops 301
Points Against: Rifles 318 – Hilltops 137*

Passing Leaders: Jamie Y’Barra Jr. – 74 of 131 for 1202 yards, 12 touchdowns, 12 interceptions (Rifles) – Jared Andreychuk – 108 of 168 for 1577 yards, 18 touchdowns, 7 interceptions (Hilltops)

Rushing Leaders: Michael Ritchott – 105 carries for 801 yards and 7 touchdowns (Rifles) – Logan Fischer – 94 carries for 794 yards and 5 touchdowns (Hilltops)

Receiving Leaders: Ian Lee – 30 receptions for 501 yards* and 4 touchdowns (Rifles) – Chad Braun** – 31 receptions* for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns (Hilltops)

Field Goals: Brad Mikoluff** - 4-8, 50% (Rifles) – Brett Thorarinsson** – 11-14, 78% (Hilltops)

Leading Tacklers: Michael Penner – 32 tackles (Rifles) – Cameron Schnitzler – 22 tackles (Hilltops)

Turnovers: Rifles – 16 interceptions*, 10 fumbles lost and 4 turnover on downs (+1) – Hilltops – 10 interceptions, 7 fumbles lost and 2 turnover on downs (+11)

*Led Conference
**No longer playing in the CJFL

Edmonton Huskies @ Regina Thunder – Sunday August 14, 1:00pm – Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field – WATCH HERE

Both teams have retooled and are expecting to be better than last year.  The Thunder finished 6-2 but for the second straight season lost a home playoff game, while the Huskies recorded just one win on the year.  This will be the only meeting of the season between these two clubs.  They met twice last season with the Thunder outscoring them 105-15.  The last time the Huskies came close to the Thunder was in 2014 when the teams played to a 27-27 tie.

Head to Head (2015)

Record: Huskies 1-7, Thunder 6-2
Points For: Huskies 127 - Thunder 340*
Points Against: Huskies 365* - Thunder 164

Passing Leaders: Bradley Launhardt – 81 of 166 for 1118 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions (Huskies) – Jaeden Marwick** - 118 of 176 for 1670 yards, 19 touchdowns* and 9 interceptions (Thunder)

Rushing Leaders: Jimmie Airey – 109 carries for 745 yards and 4 touchdowns (Huskies) – Colton Klassen** – 117 carries* for 911 yards* and 5 touchdowns (Thunder)

Receiving Leaders: Brennan McNeil – 24 receptions for 371 yards and 1 touchdown (Huskies) – Kasim Ocaya – 25 receptions for 443 yards and 5 touchdowns (Thunder)

Field Goals: Cole Sabourin – 13*-15*, 86%* (Huskies) – Kristopher Calcutt – 10-14, 71% (Thunder)

Leading Tacklers: Brendon Modin – 33 tackles (Huskies) – Marcas Hall – 20 tackles (Thunder)

Turnovers:  Huskies – 10 interceptions, 9 fumbles lost, 16 turnover on downs* (-18) – Thunder – 9 interceptions, 5 fumbles lost, 3 turnover on downs (+14*)

*Led Conference
**No longer playing in the CJFL