Followers journey throughout the nation to London, Ont. to see Laval win Vanier Cup

They’ve travelled from throughout the nation to see their sons, brothers, and alma mater compete for the Vanier Cup.

“We had been all capable of finding some flights out right here, discover some motels, and we in all probability bought a pair hundred followers,” says Kelly Haas, whose son performs for the College of Saskatchewan

As gamers excited the bus at Western’s Alumni Stadium, Huskies’ supporters had been there.

“We purchased our bells, we’ve bought the flag and we’re gonna cheer for our boys now,” says Tracy Hundeby, a mom of a Huskies participant.

Only a few ft away, a bunch of Laval supporters had come from Montreal to root for the Rouge Et Or.

“It is so thrilling to be again,” says Patrick Malefant, who was carrying a crusader helmet.

“It has been a few years since Laval was within the large recreation. Each time we’re within the large recreation we play effectively, we win large, and we’re prepared for conflict.”

A bunch of almost 40 males in Santa fits journey to the Vanier Cup every year. This 12 months they had been in London, Ont. to see the USports championship recreation. (Supply: Brent Lale/CTV London)Some tailgating within the parking zone had no affiliation to both crew. A bunch of about 40 males wearing Santa outfits have been travelling to the Vanier Cup for 30 years.

“We went to (Sir Wilfrid) Laurier they usually gained the Vanier in 1991,” says Brent Landers, from London, Ont.

“We sort of began our little custom of getting collectively on the venue cup yearly. We’ve got guys from London, Ottawa, and throughout and we have been all throughout the nation from Vancouver to Quebec Metropolis, Montreal, Regina.”

Internet hosting their first USports nationwide title recreation, Western College and Tourism London wished to make this an occasion. A fan fest that includes Damian Warner, and former Mustangs was held previous to the sport.

Western Grad Andy Fantuz felt some love from ‘Rider Nation’.

Former Western Mustang and CFL Legend Andy Fantuz (Left) indicators an autograph at Vanier Cup Fan Fest in London, Ont. (Supply: Brent Lale/CTV London)“You’ll be able to see the thrill from throughout the league,” says Fantuz.

“Numerous Laval and Saskatchewan followers, plenty of Mustang help from London. Mustang nationwide deserves it they usually’re doing it proper.”

Contained in the stadium, Laval beat Saskatchewan 30-24 in an thrilling recreation to win their eleventh Vanier Cup title, tenth underneath head coach Glen Constantin.

This will likely have been the primary time that Western hosted the Vanier Cup nevertheless it doubtless will not be the final. Rumours are circulating that they plan for the bidding on the Nationwide Championship recreation in 2024.