The Winnipeg Blue Bombers had a great regular season this year in the Canadian Football League (CFL). All looked to be going their way and it seemed that they had a shot at reclaiming their title as Grey Cup champions, which they had lost last year. However, to the amazement of many, the Grey Cup final did not go as expected for the Bombers.

Throughout their regular season, the Bombers had a strong record which was due to their star-studded roster, their drive for victory, and their ability to work well as a team. The Bombers’ offense alone, was packed with some of the greatest current players in the CFL. One example of someone who showed his worth this season was Canadian running back, Brady Oliveira. He signed with the Bombers in 2021 but didn’t play much due to injury. From 2022 to now, he has replaced the Bombers’ previous star running back, Andrew Harris, who left as a free agent. Oliveira pulled through, achieving the second-best Canadian rushing season in the history of the CFL with an incredible 1,534 yards. The Bombers’ quarterback, Zach Collaros, also had another great season, achieving the highest grade from Professional Football Focus (PFF) in a game this season. Dalton Schoen, a wide receiver who was in his second year with the team, also had an amazing season, but was injured right before the Grey Cup final. The Bombers also had a strong defensive line, allowing them to secure victory in tight games. Some of the standout players on the Bombers’ defense were Willie Jefferson, Jackson Jeffcoat, and Adam Bighill. With such a great team, the Bombers had a great season, winning 14 out of 18 games. They were also the number one team in the west.

Going into the Grey Cup final, everyone expected the Bombers to come out on top. They had a huge drive to win, as it was their fourth consecutive time being in the Grey Cup, having won the first two but having lost their most recent one. Earlier in the season, they expected to have been facing the Toronto Argonauts in the Grey Cup. However, in the eastern final, Montreal managed to come through on top as they earned their spot against the Bombers in the Grey Cup final. Before the game, both Schoen and Bighill were injured, but they did end up playing in the game. The Bombers played well, but the Montreal Alouettes ended up being the stronger team and winning the game.

It was certainly a devastating loss for all Bombers fans, as they were eager to get the title of Grey Cup champions back. It will be interesting to see the moves the Bombers will make in the off season, which will lead fans to the question everyone is asking: can they reclaim their championship title?