Calgary Stampeders

Edmonton has the edge in overall record on Labour Day, sitting at 30-29-1.

Meanwhile, the Elks are losers of four out of their last five games, coming off a loss to the Ottawa Red Blacks. It is two teams that are beginning to trend in opposite directions as they get set to meet on Labour Day afternoon. Edmonton snapped Calgary's eight-year winning streak last season by coming out victorious in the Labour Day matchup in 2021. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game. The Elks have yet to win a game against any divisional opponent this season. This is the third time these two teams have met this season.

Reggie Begelton caught a pair of touchdown passes from Jake Maier to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 26-18 Labour Day victory over the Edmonton Elks in ...

After Malik Henry caught a pass from Maier in the end zone for a two-point convert, the Stamps went up 15-8. "It's a good thing to get this taste out of our mouth. Three plays later, Maier was sacked by Jake Ceresna and the Stamps were forced to punt. "It felt like we were hanging with them the whole game. "He hasn't always had everything go his way this year," said Maier, who completed 18 of 26 passes for 238 yards. "The juices get going.

Of the previous 60 games, the Elks boast a 30-29-1 record over their provincial rival, including a 32-20 victory in the 2021 rendition of the Labour Day ...

5, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET) 1 day ago CFL](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/streaming-cfl-ppv-toronto-argonauts-hamilton-tiger-cats-sept-5-1900-cet-7-pm-1-pm-et/) [Blue Bombers clinch playoffs with win over Roughriders in Labour Day Classic 1 day ago CFL](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/blue-bombers-clinch-playoffs-with-win-over-roughriders-in-labour-day-classic/) [ELF: Helvetic Guards add Don Clemons as LB coach 2 days ago AFI](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-helvetic-guards-add-don-clemons-as-lb-coach/) [ELF: Helvetic Guards sign veteran NFL coach and Strength and Conditioning Hall of Famer Bert Hill to coach Dline 2 days ago AFI](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-helvetic-guards-sign-veteran-nfl-coach-and-strength-and-conditioning-hall-of-famer-bert-hill-to-coach-dline/) [Peyton Logan](https://www.cfl.ca/players/peyton-logan/) will pose a dual threat attack against Elks defence that has struggled mightily against the run. Henry caught seven of his 10 targets in the game, turning upfield for 122 yards, he was also on the receiving end of all three of Maier’s passing touchdowns in Week 12. Ellis brings three sacks and 17 defensive tackles to the Elks defence and will make his debut in Monday’s Battle of Alberta. While Locksley has shown to be a playmaker from a variety of offensive formations within the Edmonton offence. The first-year Elk has caught 15 passes for 238 yards, has carried the ball 29 times for 83 yards, scoring six touchdowns and has also completed five of eight passing attempts for 50 yards on the year. [Jonathan Moxey](https://www.cfl.ca/players/jonathan-moxey/163652/), [Elie Bouka](https://www.cfl.ca/players/elie-bouka/162313/) and [Brad Muhammad](https://www.cfl.ca/players/brad-muhammad/165603/) will be relied upon to make plays in the Stampeders secondary. What makes it exciting is the history in the games and the fans. The two West Division opponents have already faced off twice already this season, with Calgary claiming wins in both matchups. You can feel the energy in there.” [Elks announced that they had traded](https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/31/elks-acquire-ellis-draft-pick-from-als-in-exchange-for-costigan-lyon/) defensive lineman [Thomas Costigan](https://www.cfl.ca/players/thomas-costigan/165579/) and defensive back [Nafees Lyon](https://www.cfl.ca/players/nafees-lyon/166005/) to the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for defensive lineman [Avery Ellis](https://www.cfl.ca/players/avery-ellis/162920/) and a third-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft. Last season’s long-weekend win over Calgary snapped an eight game Labour Day losing streak for Edmonton.

It took a little while for Monday's big Labour Day tilt between the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks to earn that moniker.

“Everyone was working hard, but the execution is not where it needs to be,” Dickenson said. But if you’re the Stampeders, you know you need to win the Labour Day Classic. That set up another connection between Maier and Begelton in the end zone, this one for 12 yards. Fortunately, the defence and the defensive line, in particular, were absolutely on their game. Running back Ka’Deem Carey was his usual, dominant self and did most of the work himself to open the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown. If there was little to get excited about in the first half, though, that changed quickly after halftime.

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton didn't have to look far for motivation on Labour Day at McMahon Stadium. After catching a pair of touchdown passes from Jake Maier ...

After Malik Henry caught a pass from Maier in the end zone for a two-point convert, the Stamps went up 15-8. “It’s a good thing to get this taste out of our mouth. Three plays later, Maier was sacked by Jake Ceresna and the Stamps were forced to punt. “I just felt really blessed on that one.” “He hasn’t always had everything go his way this year,” said Maier, who completed 18 of 26 passes for 238 yards. “He’s just a real even-keeled guy, really unselfish. “The juices get going. “He hasn’t always had the ball come his direction. I do think he’s one of our best workers. “When you get the crowd in it, it makes it that much sweeter,” said Begelton, who caught five passes for 57 yards. After catching a pair of touchdown passes from Jake Maier to lead his Calgary Stampeders to a 26-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks, Begelton praised the 30,479 fans in the stands for their support. Reggie Begelton caught a pair of touchdown passes from Jake Maier to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 26-18 Labour Day victory over the Edmonton Elks in front of 30,479 fans at McMahon Stadium.

Reggie Begelton caught a pair of touchdown passes from Jake Maier to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 26-18 Labour Day victory over the Edmonton Elks in ...

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