Now that the Ticos have (unsuccessfully) finished their nail-biting run for a World Cup qualifying spot, it is time for sports fans in Costa Rica (especially Canadian ex-pats and visitors) to turn their attention to the Great White North.

Nunavut?

The Canadian Football League (“CFL”) division finals are being played tomorrow, Sunday November 22, 2009 . . . to determine who goes on to the 97th Grey Cup game, which will be held in Calgary, Alberta, on Sunday, November 29, 2009.

I’m hoping that the Monkey Bar at the Flamingo Marina Resort will be able to pick up the game with their satellite dishes.  The games will be played at noon and 3:30 p.m., Costa Rica time.

The next time you go to the Monkey Bar, look for the big Saskatchewan Roughrider flag hanging from the ceiling – autographed by quarterback Darian Durant and slotback Andy Fantuz – my two favorite players.

Darian Durant

Andy Fantuz

Go Roughriders!

Let’s hope the Riders can go all the way and bring the Cup back to Regina!

Andy Fantuz #83 of the Saskatchewan Roughriders hoists the trophy amongst champagne in celebration of a victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the 95th Grey Cup on November 25, 2007 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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