RedBlacks use Grey Cup to dispense puck at ceremonial drop
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A moment that would be hard-pressed to be more Canadian.
Henry Burris and plaid-clad receiver Brad Sinopoli of the Grey Cup champion Ottawa Redblacks used the century-old trophy captured over the weekend to perform the ceremonial puck drop ahead of the Senators' Thursday-night clash with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Great to have #CFL Grey Cup champions @Redblacks at tonight’s game! #Sens Army supporting #RNation! pic.twitter.com/NA5Ij70BjX
— Eugene Melnyk (@MelnykEugene) December 2, 2016
The Redblacks were celebrated at Canadian Tire Centre for their thrilling upset victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the 104th Grey Cup on Sunday night in Toronto.
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