2008 Calgary Stampeders season

The 2008 Calgary Stampeders season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 70th overall. The Stampeders finished in first place in the West division, won the West Final and played in the 96th Grey Cup in Montreal. The Stampeders defeated the hometown Montreal Alouettes to win their 6th Grey Cup championship.

This season started the following streaks for the Stampeders:


 * 14 consecutive seasons above .500 (2008-2022)
 * 14 consecutive seasons .500 or better (2008-2022)
 * 12 consecutive seasons 10+ wins (2008-2019)

Transactions

 * April 24, 2008 – Montreal native Kevin Challenger signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday April 25. The former Boston College star was eligible for the NFL Draft but Challenger was ranked number 108 among NCAA receivers. Challenger spent five years at Boston College and was a starter the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
 * May 27, 2008 – Calgary Stampeders head coach/GM John Hufnagel traded Duncan Mahony to the Edmonton Eskimos. Calgary received a conditional draft pick for the 31-year-old O'Mahony.

CFL draft
In the 2008 CFL Draft, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black.

Awards and records

 * Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passing Touchdowns (39)
 * Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passer Rating (103.8)
 * Joffrey Reynolds, CFL Rushing Champion, 1310 Yards
 * Joffrey Reynolds, Led CFL, Rushing Attempts (227)
 * John Hufnagel, Annis Stukus Trophy winner as the CFL's coach of the year.

All-Star Selections

 * Brandon Browner, Western Division All-Star, Defence
 * Henry Burris, Western Division All-Star, Offence
 * Sandro DeAngelis, Western Division All-Star, Special Teams
 * Rob Lazeo, Western Division All-Star, Offence
 * Ken-Yon Rambo, Western Division All-Star, Offence
 * Joffrey Reynolds, Western Division All-Star, Offence

West Final
Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2:30 PM Mountain Standard Time Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta

Grey Cup
Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time Venue: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec