Lions Focus On Winning – Recent Signings!

Given that the NHL are on an Olympic break locally the other two pro clubs, namely the BC Lions and the Vancouver Whitecaps are focused on putting a solid squad of players together for the upcoming season.

The Whitecaps are in discussion of looking to secure a new facility or just stay put at BC Place for the coming season with funding help from the Provincial Government which is meeting heavy opposition.

The BC Lions are working on putting together a winning squad who start the season in Kelowna due FIFA taking control of the stadium – again with lots of opposition.

The following is from Matt Baker, Senior Manager of Communications and Content which we thank him for the press release.

Enjoy the read:

BC Lions season ticket holders can now secure their seats for Touchdown Kelowna, as the football club opened pre-sales for the historic two regular season games on Tuesday.

For the first time in our 72-season history, the Lions embark on the Okanagan for regular season football, as we battle the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 and Edmonton Elks on Saturday, July 4. Both games are 4:00 pm kickoffs at the expanded Apple Bowl.

Prices for our season ticket holders start at $50 for each of the two games.

The easiest way to guarantee your spot for this historic two-game series is by becoming a BC Lions season ticket holder. Season ticket packages start at only $154 for the entire season.

Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Thursday, February 26.

 The BC Lions announced today that the team has signed National linebacker Maxime Rouyer to a 2026 contract.

Rouyer (6’0, 225 lbs)- the veteran special teams foot soldier dressed in eight regular season games in 2025, making a pair of tackles.

In 42 regular season appearances as a Lion since 2022, the native of Troyes, France has made 20 special teams tackles, eight defensive stops and a forced fumble, while also appearing in four playoff contests.

Rouyer was selected fourth overall by Edmonton in the CFL’s first European Draft in 2020 before making 18 appearances with the Elks from 2021-22.

He moved to North America to suit up at McGill from 2015-18 and registered 103 total tackles and 4.5 sacks in 23 games.

The BC Lions have signed National defensive back Dawson Pierre to a two-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday.

Pierre (6’2, 219 lbs)- the Quebec native was selected in round three (22^nd overall) by the Ottawa REDBLACKS in 2024 before appearing in 15 games over the next two seasons, while recording five special teams tackles and one forced fumble.

After attending Carleton University in 2020, Pierre suited up with the Concordia Stingers from 2021-23. 

He was named the team’s defensive MVP and earned a RSEQ All-Star selection in 2022.

The BC Lions are keeping another veteran in the fold, as American quarterback Chase Brice has signed a two-year contract extension. Brice was eligible to become a free agent next week.

Brice (6’2, 236 lbs)- returns for a fourth season with the club after dressing in all 18 regular season games and two more in the Grey Cup Playoffs, primarily as the number two quarterback, in 2025. Brice completed three of four pass attempts for 29 yards.

Having dressed in 38 total games with the squad, Brice is 25/33 for 261 yards and a touchdown strike.

Before moving north, the Georgia native had NFL mini-camp stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders in 2023.

Brice suited up at Clemson from 2017-19, emerging as backup to Trevor Lawrence in the Tigers’ national championship season of 2018. He went 82/136 for 1,023 yards and four touchdowns, while adding four rushing majors in 25 appearances.

He then moved on to Duke in 2020 and Appalachian State from 2021-22.