Tuesday, December 30, 2025
ADVT 
Sports

BC Lions extend three Canadians, including defensive tackle Westerman

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 24 Nov, 2014 12:19 PM
    VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have re-signed three Canadian players, including defensive tackle Jabar Westerman.
     
    Westerman, a native of Brampton, Ont., had 17 tackles and three sacks last season over 16 regular season appearances, eight of which were as a starter.
     
    Westerman was selected in the first round (third overall) by B.C. in the 2012 CFL draft out of Eastern Michigan.
     
    The Lions also agreed to extensions with receiver Kito Poblah and long-snapper Mike Benson.
     
    Poblah, form Montreal, had 15 receptions for 182 yards and a touchdown during his season with the Lions after coming to Vancouver in an
     
    Benson, from Winnipeg, joined the Lions midway through the 2014 campaign when injuries sidelined veteran long-snapper Jordan Matechuk. The former Edmonton Eskimo and Toronto Argonaut finished the year with four special teams tackles.

    MORE Sports ARTICLES

    Vancouver Whitecaps face key matchup against Real Salt Lake

    Vancouver Whitecaps face key matchup against Real Salt Lake
    VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't mathematically in must-win territory — it's just starting to feel that way.

    Vancouver Whitecaps face key matchup against Real Salt Lake

    Olympian Jesse Lumsden gets a taste of Rugby Canada

    Olympian Jesse Lumsden gets a taste of Rugby Canada
    LANGFORD, B.C. - Jesse Lumsden thought he knew all about running — that is, until he took to the rugby pitch this week.

    Olympian Jesse Lumsden gets a taste of Rugby Canada

    Canucks Down Sharks 4-2 In Split-squad Game, Horvat, Shinkaruk Lead The Way

    Canucks Down Sharks 4-2  In Split-squad Game, Horvat, Shinkaruk Lead The Way
    Bo Horvat scored the winner and Hunter Shinkaruk added a goal and an assist as the Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in a split-squad game that kicked off the pre-season for both clubs.

    Canucks Down Sharks 4-2 In Split-squad Game, Horvat, Shinkaruk Lead The Way

    Vancouver Canucks Know Success On The Power Play Is Key For Playoff Return

    Vancouver Canucks Know Success On The Power Play Is Key For Playoff Return
    WHISTLER, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks know a return to the playoffs will largely hinge on rediscovering their mojo with the man advantage.

    Vancouver Canucks Know Success On The Power Play Is Key For Playoff Return

    Final arguments underway in class-action tobacco suit

    Final arguments underway in class-action tobacco suit
    MONTREAL - Final arguments are underway in a landmark case pitting Quebec smokers against Big Tobacco.

    Final arguments underway in class-action tobacco suit

    Amid NFL scandals, Bettman says NHL proactive about off-ice conduct

    Amid NFL scandals, Bettman says NHL proactive about off-ice conduct
    TORONTO - Amid the NFL's Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson domestic violence scandals, Gary Bettman says the NHL has been proactive about off-ice conduct.

    Amid NFL scandals, Bettman says NHL proactive about off-ice conduct