The reigning Prairie Football Conference Champion Regina Thunder will return to Liebel Field on Sunday afternoon.
After opening the season with a pair of road wins, the Thunder will honour Indigenous heritage throughout the contest.
Regina will take the field as the Treaty 4 Thunder for the First Nations Celebration Game as they will play host to the Treaty 6 Huskies.
The Treaty 4 Thunder enter the game with a 2-0 record, while the Treaty 6 Huskies are 0 -2. Earlier this season, the Thunder defeated the Huskies 31-16 in Edmonton.
To add to the excitement of game day, Treaty 4 Thunder will celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage with entertainment and activities throughout pre-game, including a traditional drum circle and Indigenous dancers. Teagan Littlechief will sing "O Canada," and a Hoop dancer will perform at halftime.
Edmonton has started the season 0-2. The Thunder defeated them in week one, 31-16, and the Saskatoon Hilltops scored a 46-6 in week two. Last week, Edmonton split its quarterbacking duties against Saskatoon. Jackson Harnett was good on 10 of 15 attempts for 95 yards, and Wesley Neitz connected on nine of 15 for 77 yards and two interceptions.
Thunder Players to Watch This Week
Offence
#26 Peter Boersch – Running back
• 26 carries for 310 yards and a touchdown in week one.
• 29 carries for 219 yards and a touchdown in week two.
• Week one PFC Offensive Player of the Week
#8 Adam Mosher – Quarterback
• Nine of 19 for 130 yards and two touchdowns in week one.
• 13 of 20, 163 yards, and a touchdown in week two.
#16 Tanner Donovel – Receiver
• Six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns on the season
#56 Caleb Barajas – Offensive Line
• Anchor on O-Line that amassed 590 rushing yards and 296 passing yards
Defence
#51 Devin Baumann – Linebacker
• Six defensive tackles in week one.
• Three defensive tackles, an assisted tackle, a special team tackle, a QB sack, a tackle for a loss, a blocked kick, a pass knockdown and a fumble return for a touchdown in week two.
#25 Owen Effa – Linebacker
• 5 defensive tackles, three assists, three special team tackles on the season
#52 Kenten Effa – Linebacker
• Four defensive tackles, one special team tackle, one pass knockdown in week one.
• Five defensive tackles, one special team tackle, one sack in week two.
#3 Cooper Filazek – Defensive Back
• Eight defensive tackles on the season
Special Teams
#7 Shawn Green – Kicker
• Has eight field goals on the season
• Had 20 points in week 2 with five field goals, two singles and three converts
• Week 2 PFC Special Team Player of the Week
#39 Zach Cloutier
• Two special team tackles in week two.
#1 Carter Ashman
• Had 42 kickoff return yards and 27 punt return yards in week two.
Kick-off Sunday afternoon is at 1 p.m.
