Stampeders coach Dickenson remains in COVID protocol; will miss game in Ottawa
Posted Aug 5, 2022 10:30 am.
Last Updated Aug 5, 2022 10:45 am.
Calgary Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson remains in COVID protocol and will miss Friday’s road game against the Ottawa Redblacks.
The team announced via Twitter that special teams coordinator Mark Kilam will serve as acting head coach for the game.
"I've been preparing like I am just in case, Dave's not ruled out yet… but we're just preparing -myself and the rest of the coaching staff- just to handle our business."
???? Hear from Assistant HC Mark Kilam ahead of the team's trip to the Nation's Capital#FullOnStamps pic.twitter.com/05zvgnklkb
— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) August 3, 2022
Calgary general manager John Hufnagel, who spent eight seasons (2008-2015) as Stampeders head coach, will also be on the sidelines in “a support role,” the team said.
Dickenson, who did not travel to Ottawa, is expected to rejoin the team next week.
The Stampeders (4-2) sit third in the CFL’s West Division and are coming off two straight losses to the first-place Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-0).
The Redblacks (1-6) are coming off their first win of the season, a 23-13 decision in Toronto.
The Stampeders will also be missing star running back Ka’Deem Carey as he deals with a hamstring injury. Dedrick Mills will get his first CFL start in place of Carey. The Stampeders will also be without OL Sean McEwen, DB Tre Roberson and R Luther Hakunavanhu.
