The 2008 Calgary Stampeders season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 70th overall. The Stampeders finished in 1st place in the West division, won the West Final and played in the 96th Grey Cup in Montreal. The Stampeders defeated the hometown Montreal Alouettes to win their 6th Grey Cup championship.
April 24, 2008 – Montreal native Kevin Challenger signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday April 25. The former Boston College star was eligible for the NFL Draft but Challenger was ranked number 108 among NCAA receivers. Challenger spent five years at Boston College and was a starter the 2006 and 2007 seasons.May 27, 2008 – Calgary Stampeders head coach/GM John Hufnagel traded Duncan Mahony to the Edmonton Eskimos. Calgary received a conditional draft pick for the 31-year-old O'Mahony.In the 2008 CFL Draft, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black.
Awards and records
Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passing Touchdowns (39)Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passer Rating (103.8)Joffrey Reynolds, CFL Rushing Champion, 1310 YardsJoffrey Reynolds, Led CFL, Rushing Attempts (227)John Hufnagel, Annis Stukus Trophy winner as the CFL's coach of the year.Brandon Browner, Western Division All-Star, DefenceHenry Burris, Western Division All-Star, OffenceSandro DeAngelis, Western Division All-Star, Special TeamsRob Lazeo, Western Division All-Star, OffenceKen-Yon Rambo, Western Division All-Star, OffenceJoffrey Reynolds, Western Division All-Star, OffenceDate and time: Saturday, November 15, 2:30 PM Mountain Standard Time
Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
