Wild Card Playoffs: Canadian Contributions in the NFL
Mon, January 10, 2005
Canadian kicker Mike Vanderjagt was seven for seven on extra points with no field goal attempts as the Colt's eliminated Denver's playoff hopes with a 49-24 win in Indianapolis.
Seattle's Kerry Carter and J.P. Darche both dressed for the Seahawks in their final game of the season. Toronto native Carter contributed a tackle and an assist on special teams as the Seahawks fell 27-10 to the St. Louis Rams. Fellow Canadian Tom Nutten hit the field for the Rams.
Canadian-born Nate Burleson helped pull the Vikings to the next round of the play-offs with 4 receptions for 60 yards including a 19-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Minnesota ended the Packers run with a 31-17 win on Sunday at Lambeau Field
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NFL 'Hometown Hero' clinics are an effort to encourage the growth of football by celebrating Canadian NFL players in the areas where they grew up. Full Story
The schedule for the 2007 Canada Football Cup in Sherbrooke, which is to be co-hosted by Bishop's University and the Universite de Sherbrooke, has been completed and will feature 15 games to take place between July 7th and the 14th.
