1970 Week 9

Roster Moves
CGY: OL James Johnson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: OL Timothy McDonald | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: DL Douglas Jackson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: DL Sam Holmes (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Lars Nordsson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Sammy Pickett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Albert Kirk | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: DB Dirk Berkley | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: DB Peter Benjamin | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: RB Max Tracy | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Alain Archambault | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Bob Lauzon | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster

Regina Wheat Kings - 16 @ Long Island Raiders -34 - Long Island Stadium - Thursday, August 13, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 40,175
1st Q
3-0: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
2nd Q
3-17: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
6-17: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
6-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
3rd Q
13-24: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
13-27: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
16-27: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
16-34: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton

The Raiders grabbed a decisive win over the Wheat Kings which keeps them atop the East Division. QB Ivan Sanchez and WR Frank Drysdale both had big days, connecting for a pair of touchdowns. Regina still had some offensive power, but they were ultimately outmatched by the Raiders. 

Montreal Rouge - 12 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 21 - Provencher Park - Friday, August 14, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT (Delayed 45 minutes due to Thunderstorms, new start time: 7:45 PM ET/6:45 PM CT) - FNF - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 20,998
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
2nd Q
6-14: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
12-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
4th Q
12-21: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers

A rough weather day in Winnipeg delayed the primetime game, but after the game was said and done, the Falcons had their second win of the season. Montreal’s offence struggled in the rain with several fumbles occurring during the contest, leaving the team in a tough spot heading into the playoff push.

Ottawa Royals - 28 @ Boston Independents - 17 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,193
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
10-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
2nd Q
17-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
17-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
18-10: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
3rd Q
25-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
25-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
28-17: OTT - FG K Ira Foster

The struggling Royals looked more like themselves on their trip to Boston. RB Corbyn Knight, who was back after an injury earlier in the season, made a big difference with a pair of touchdowns and 102 yards on the ground. The Independents’ offence could not find an answer for the Royals’ defence being stopped all day long. 

Vancouver Wolves - 19 @ Halifax Mariners - 16 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/8:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 22,805
1st Q
0-3: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
3-10: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
6-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
9-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
9-13: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
4th Q
9-16: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
16-16: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
19-16: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks

Vancouver made the long trip to Halifax for Saturday Night Football. The Mariners came out swinging with a 6-10 lead at the break, however, in the 4th QB Lyle Painter would get knocked out of the game, forcing QB Michael Miranda into action. Miranda still got a field goal on the board for the Mariners, but the Wolves were able to shut down the offence after that drive. QB Kevin Westwood would answer the bell late in the game after struggling earlier with 2 interceptions, leading the Wolves to a comeback win to go to 7-1.

Minnesota Serpents - 12 @ Providence Gold Stars - 15 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,760
1st Q
3-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
3-3: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
6-3: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
6-4: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
9-4: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
9-10: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
9-12: PRO - 2PT RB George Seahorse
12-12: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
12-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill

A defensive showdown in Providence saw two hot teams clash. The game's first touchdown would come in the 4th quarter with RB Ronnie Byers getting loose for a score. Minnesota remained close behind the Gold Stars, tying the game late, but a big play from WR Owen Paisley would give K Gilbert O’Neill a chance to win the game and the kicker would deliver to give Providence their 4th win in their last 5 games. 

Calgary Tigers - 30 @ Edmonton Rangers - 35 - Forest Heights Park - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear/Hot - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Ted Jackson
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> TE Ricky Hammonds
2nd Q
7-14: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
10-14: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
10-21: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
3rd Q
17-21: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
24-21: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
4th Q
24-28: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
27-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-35: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard

The Alberta rematch in the heat would be a high-scoring affair. Edmonton had jumped out to an 11-point lead, but Calgary bounced back in the 3rd with 2 touchdowns to take the lead. While Edmonton got a touchdown early in the 4th, Calgary grabbed the lead back with 2 field goals. QB Blair Collins would turn it up after falling behind and lead the Rangers on a game-winning drive that would earn them their 5th win of the season and pull them back to within a game of the Serpents. 

Injury Report
BOS: WR Felix Fontaine - Day-to-Day
BOS: TE Spencer Griepentrog - 12 Weeks
CGY: WR Spencer Hicks - 2 Weeks
HFX: DB Joe Robinson - Day-to-Day
HFX: DL Jimmy Snack - 9 Weeks
HFX: QB Lyle Painter - Day-to-Day
MIN: RB Tyler Kuhn - 10 Weeks
MIN: DL Albert Sullivan - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Ross Guillebeaux - 7 Weeks
OTT: DB Sergio Alvarez - 3 Weeks
PRO: OL Joseph Samberg - 4 Weeks
REG: LB Marv Powers - 11 Weeks
REG: RB Chris Shine - 1 Week
VAN: OL Aaron Wilkinson - Day-to-Day
VAN: DB Christian Allen - 6 Weeks

Players of the Week

OFF: RB Corbyn Knight OTT - 2 Rushing Touchdowns, 102 Rushing Yards

DEF: LB Kurt Warlock PRO - 13 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble

Standings
WEST
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
Calgary - 1-7

CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(8) Indiana - 4-4
Louisville - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
London - 1-6-1

EAST
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5

Playoff Picture - (4 Games Remain) 
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
(8) Indiana - 4-4
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Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Louisville 4-4
Toronto 3-5
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
London - 1-6-1
Calgary - 1-7

Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Long Island +2
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Minnesota -2
6 - Providence +2
7 - Boston -1
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Indiana -2
10 - Edmonton -
11 - Louisville +1
12 - Halifax +1
13 - Montreal -2
14 - Winnipeg +4
15 - Toronto -1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -1
18 - London -1

Week 10 Games
IND (4-4) @ LDN (1-6-1) - AUG 21 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
MIN (6-2) @ CGY (1-7) - AUG 21 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LOU (4-4) @ TOR (3-5) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
BOS (4-4) @ PRO (4-4) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
REG (2-6) @ WPG (2-5-1) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
LI (6-2) @ OTT (4-4) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
BUF (6-2) @ EDM (5-3) - AUG 22 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
HFX (3-5) @ MTL (3-5) - AUG 23 - 1:00 PM ET
PIT (6-2) @ VAN (7-1) - AUG 23 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN Clinches Playoff Spot with Win + At least 3 of IND, OTT, LOU, PRO, or BOS Loss

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1970 Trade Deadline

With many of the teams that would be considered sellers being from the WFU, the trade market was a bit stale heading into the deadline. However, there were still enough teams willing to make a move that there would still be 4 trades made. 

PITTSBURGH PICKS UP O-LINE DEPTH IN JEFFREY UDUIKE

With a season-ending injury occurring to OL Lars Nordsson, the Blacksmiths made the extra effort to add a strong O-lineman to their team. They would make a move within the division acquiring veteran OL Jeffrey Uduike from the London Tigers in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 1971. Uduike has been a consistent piece on the Tigers’ O-line since being taken with the 9th overall pick in 1962. The veteran is a strong get for a Blacksmiths team that looks poised to make a run at the cup this season. 

BUFFALO ADDS D-LINE DEPTH

Buffalo’s depth going into the last couple of seasons has certainly been a weakness, but the team has remained relatively healthy. However, you can never be too careful, so the team made a move to get some depth, making another in-division trade with the Toronto Steelheads. The Blue Wings would pick up DL Cal Ericsson and a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 in exchange for DL JR Stevens and a 5th Round Pick in 1971. Ericsson is not a special player but has had a lot of experience on the field with the Steelheads so he should be a good addition in a smaller role. Toronto might get away with a strong return as JR Stevens was the 26th pick in the 1970 NAAF Draft and still has a lot of potential as a player. Toronto had been eyeing up Stevens for their 3rd round pick, but Buffalo picked him up first. 

CARTER ROY HEADS TO MINNESOTA IN PLACE OF INJURED RB TYLER KUHN

The Serpents saw their top RB, Tyler Kuhn, go down with a season-ending injury, so to make up for the loss, the team made a move for Carter Roy. Roy has been a fairly consistently featured back with the Rouge over his year and a half with the team and should fit in well behind RB Hugo Hughes. To get Roy the Serpents would give up a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 (Providence’s) and OL Elliot Owen. Montreal, who needed an O-lineman in place of OL Ross Guillebeaux, gets a solid option in Owen as well as the draft pick which is projected to be the better pick of the two 3rd Round Picks the Serpents had at the end of the season.

TORONTO ADDS RB FOR INJURED MAX TRACY

The Steelheads were in a position where the team might have been looking at potentially moving their star RB Max Tracy, whose contract ends at the end of the season, but with the injury that has thrown a wrench in any potential move and created a need at the position. In the end, they went out and got an inexperienced RB Alex Herbco from the London Tigers. Herbco hasn’t seen many snaps consistently in his career, and he is coming off of an injury from earlier this season, so the move looks a little desperate for the Steelheads. London would receive a 4th Round Pick in return. 

Providence beating Boston you love to see it

1970 Week 11

Roster Moves
BOS: RB Lando Blake | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: RB Rocky Newton (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Active Roster -> Waivers
EDM: OL Matthew Miller | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: OL Norm Bakersfield | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Jordan Buckner | Waivers (OTT) -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Active Roster -> Waivers
IND: OL TJ Overton | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
IND: OL Peter Manning | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: S Johnny Berger | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Active Roster -> Waivers
MTL: DB Adam Levesque | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Active Roster -> Waivers
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Marshall Craig | Active Roster -> Reserve List
TOR: QB Todd Baker | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: QB Madison Beck (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster

Calgary Tigers - 11 @ Boston Independents - 38 - Richardson Stadium - Thursday, August 27, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,993
1st Q
0-3: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
0-10: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
2nd Q
0-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
0-24: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
1-24: CGY - Single K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
1-31: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
8-31: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
4th Q
8-38: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
11-38: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger

Boston picked up a vital win over the Calgary Tigers on the final Thursday Night game of the season. WR Al Allmendinger continued to rise up as he has gotten more comfortable with his new team. Calgary continued to battle injuries losing a pair of LBs and their top WR Ted Jackson.

Halifax Mariners - 17 @ London Tigers - 12 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 28, 1970 - 7:30 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 24,505
1st Q
7-0: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: HFX - RTD RB Rene Lyons
14-6: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
14-9: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
14-12: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
17-12: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver

A pair of first-half touchdowns was enough for the Mariners to capture their 4th win of the season. RB Rene Lyons would get into the endzone for the first time this season. The Tigers continued their struggles offensively, only being able to get field goals. 

Long Island Raiders - 24 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 23 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,243
1st Q
0-3: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
7-3: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
7-6: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
14-6: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
14-12: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
14-13: PIT - Single K Al Highlander
3rd Q
14-16: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
14-23: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
21-23: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
24-23: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher

The Raiders jumped out to an early lead over the Blacksmiths in this afternoon matchup, but Pittsburgh bounced back and took a 9-point lead in the second half. However, Pittsburgh’s win streak would end with the Raiders able to bounce back with a late surge. WR Larry Mossholder caught the important touchdown and a downfield throw to set up the game-winning field goal.

Buffalo Blue Wings - 27 @ Louisville Thunder - 34 - OT - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,068
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3-7: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
10-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
2nd Q
17-7: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
17-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
17-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
24-21: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
4th Q
24-24: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
27-24: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
27-27: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
Overtime
27-34: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman

While the Raiders and Blacksmiths had their fantastic showdown, the Blue Wings and Thunder had a similar bout just down the road. The teams battled back and forth all game leading to a tied score at the end of regulation. However, in OT, Buffalo would lose starting QB Charles Lemieux, bringing QB Travis Jackson into action. Jackson was unable to get the offence going while the Thunder would get a second touchdown from WR Casey Coleman to capture their 6th win of the season.

Toronto Steelheads - 20 @ Indiana Victors - 26 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 44,784
1st Q
0-3: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
0-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jack Duncan
2nd Q
7-10: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Sterling Underhill
7-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
10-16: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
13-16: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-23: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
4th Q
20-23: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
20-26: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter

QB Michael Benedict got the start for the Steelheads and gave the Victors a tougher matchup than they were expecting. The Benedict-led Steelheads were able to make it a 3-point game in the 4th quarter, however, Indiana was able to hold on to the win to keep themselves in the playoff picture. 

Winnipeg Falcons - 31 @ Edmonton Rangers - 24 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> Juwan Sylvester
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
2nd Q
14-7: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
17-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
17-17: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
4th Q
24-17: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
24-24: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
31-24: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Elijah Skinner

The red-hot Falcons would capture their 3rd straight win in a back-and-forth duel with the Rangers. Both teams traded blows, but QB Emerson would throw 2 touchdowns in the final quarter in order to take a late lead and capture the win. For the second time this season, Edmonton has slid back down to .500 after stringing together a few wins and is starting to slip from a potential playoff spot while the Falcons keep themselves in the conversation.
*Long Island clinches playoff spot with Edmonton’s loss

Vancouver Wolves - 17 @ Minnesota Serpents - 25 - Midgard Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 49,676
1st Q
0-7: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
2nd Q
7-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
3rd Q
10-14: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
10-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
17-17: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
4th Q
17-18: MIN - Single K Ray Bough
17-25: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin

Minnesota would put a stranglehold on the West Division with an all-important win over the Wolves. A strong 4th quarter from the Serpents would give them their second win over the Wolves this season which puts them in a position to capture the division title next week. The Wolves put up a fight, but just could not solve the Serpents’ strong secondary late in the game. 
*Minnesota clinches playoff spot

Providence Gold Stars - 13 @ Montreal Rouge - 7 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,649
1st Q
2nd Q
3-0: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
3-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
10-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
4th Q
13-7: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill

Montreal’s defence continued to build off of a strong performance from last week, but their offence regressed being mostly shut down by the Gold Stars’ defence. Providence’s offence did just enough to capture their 6th win in their last 7 games and keep themselves in the running for the East Division. 

Ottawa Royals - 31 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 14 - Broad Street Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 12,922
1st Q
0-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Kerry Patrick
7-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
2nd Q
7-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
14-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
3rd Q
21-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
28-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
28-11: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
4th Q
31-11: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
31-14: REG - FG K Mark Mundle

Ottawa got a much-needed win over the Wheat Kings to close out Week 11. QB Drake Young and RB Corbyn Knight shined in the win as they needed to become the leaders if the team wants to make a last push for a playoff spot. Regina had some solid moments but was eventually outmatched by the Royals’ defence. 

Injury Report
BUF: QB Charles Lemieux - Day-to-Day
BUF: OL Jonah Lucas - 2 Weeks
CGY: LB Nick Parker - 6 Weeks
CGY: LB Tanner Upton - 1 Week
CGY: WR Ted Jackson - 3 Weeks
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman - 1 Week
HFX: DL Lukka Kudro - 1 Week
IND: DL Howard Grant
LDN: DB Jackson Miles - 1 Week
LI: LB Red Clarkson - Day-to-Day
LI: DB Ross Conroy - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Forrest Green - 5 Weeks
LI: S Eric Willis - 3 Weeks
MIN: LB Garrett Roberts - Day-to-Day
MIN: OL Jordan Bryson - 4 Weeks
MTL: DL Alan Franjkovic - Day-to-Day
MTL: LB Jean-Christophe Bain - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Donald Dozier - 2 Weeks
OTT: DL Bernhard Hartmann - 1 Week
PIT: DL Fred Webster - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Kyle Essena - Day-to-Day
PRO: OL Czesław Krasowsk - Day-to-Day
REG: TE Hank Bradford - 5 Weeks
WPG: OL Alex Chartrand - 2 Weeks
WPG: TE Kenneth Wilson - Day-to-Day

Players of the Week

OFF: WR Casey Coleman LOU - 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 112 Receiving Yards

DEF: DL Wayne Baxton HFX - 2 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 5 Tackles

Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 8-2 - X
Vancouver - 7-3
Edmonton - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Regina - 2-8
Calgary - 1-9

CENTRAL
Buffalo - 7-3
Pittsburgh - 7-3
Indiana - 6-4
Louisville - 6-4
Toronto - 3-7
London - 1-8-1

EAST
Long Island - 8-2
Providence - 6-4
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6

Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 8-2 - X
(2) Long Island - 8-2 - X
(3) Buffalo - 7-3
(4) Pittsburgh - 7-3
(5) Vancouver - 7-3
(6) Providence - 6-4
(7) Indiana - 6-4
(8) Louisville - 6-4
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Edmonton - 5-5
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6
Toronto - 3-7 - e
Regina - 2-8 - e
London - 1-8-1 - e
Calgary - 1-9 - e

Power Rankings
1 - Long Island +2
2 - Minnesota +3
3 - Buffalo -1
4 - Pittsburgh -3
5 - Providence -1
6 - Vancouver - 
7 - Indiana -
8 - Louisville +2
9 - Boston -1
10 - Ottawa -1
11 - Winnipeg +2
12 - Edmonton -1
13 - Montreal -1
14 - Halifax -
15 - Toronto +1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -
18 - London -

Week 12 Games
EDM (5-5) @ MIN (8-2) - SEP 4 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
*MIN clinches West Division with Win or VAN Loss
PRO (6-4) @ LI (8-2) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
*LI clinches East Division with Win
*PRO clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
HFX (4-6) @ BOS (5-5) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
WPG (4-5-1) @ CGY (1-9) - SEP 5 - 3:30 PM ET
MTL (4-6) @ OTT (5-5) - SEP 5 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BUF (7-3) @ PIT (7-3) - SEP 6 - 1:00 PM ET
*BUF clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches Central Division with Win of 11 or more points
REG (2-8) @ VAN (7-3) - SEP 6 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN clinches playoff spot (and will play Minnesota in the Mackenzie Cup) with Win or EDM Loss
LDN (1-8-1) @ TOR (3-7) - SEP 7 - 2:00 PM ET - Labour Day
LOU (6-4) @ IND (6-4) - SEP 7 - 6:00 PM ET
*LOU clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
*IND clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss

Happy to see Sterling Underhill get another TD. Hopefully he can get some more touchdowns before the end of the season.