DAVID BRALEY MEDIA STATEMENT

(Vancouver) – BC Lions owner David Braley has made the following statement today regarding the immediate future of the club:

“We have lost a dear friend in Bob Ackles – a man who was passionate about many things not the least of which were family, the BC Lions Football Club and the Canadian Football League.

As Bob would have wanted, we will continue to do our best both on the field and off. As a result of his outstanding leadership I have every confidence that our staff, our coaches and our players will continue to make us proud as we move forward.

I will be working closely with both vice president, business, George Chayka as well as GM and head coach Wally Buono to ensure that both business and football operations continue to function at the high level Bob established as president of our organization.”