John Korobanik

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — The winds of change blew through Commonwealth Stadium this winter, bringing in a new regime determined to return Edmonton's once-proud CFL franchise to its green-and-gold glory days. Part of that includes embracing the team’s former name, “Eskimos.” The club rebranded as the “Elks” in 2021, following a broader movement among sports teams to move away from names considered racist or stereotypical, and amid pressure from sponsors who threatened to cut ties.

2 weeks ago | theglobeandmail.com | John Korobanik

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — There was a time, ages ago, when fans in Commonwealth Stadium rose and roared in unison as Henry (Gizmo) Williams picked his way through a horde of defenders to return another kick for another touchdown. Now there is only the ghost of Gizmo. Since Williams retired in 2000 — having set more than 20 CFL records for punt and kick returns, including 31 return touchdowns — it’s been a mostly fruitless search for a long-term returner to give some punch to the Edmonton Elks' return game.

2 weeks ago | timescolonist.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — There was a time, ages ago, when fans in Commonwealth Stadium rose and roared in unison as Henry (Gizmo) Williams picked his way through a horde of defenders to return another kick for another touchdown. Now there is only the ghost of Gizmo. Since Williams retired in 2000 — having set more than 20 CFL records for punt and kick returns, including 31 return touchdowns — it’s been a mostly fruitless search for a long-term returner to give some punch to the Edmonton Elks' return game.

2 weeks ago | bowenislandundercurrent.com | John Korobanik

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