Bombers win streak triggers Blue and Gold surge in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG – Walk anywhere in Winnipeg and you’ll easily find frenzied football fans.

Residents are no longer reluctant to call the Winnipeg Blue Bombers theirs. The team has won five games in a row…and counting. The streak by the Big Blue has even turned tills green.

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“Just seeing the change, the winning, there’s more fans coming out shopping,” said Willie Plouffe of Royal Sports. “We’re certainly feeling that.”

Share this on X Click to share quote on X: "Just seeing the change, the winning, there's more fans coming out shopping," said Willie Plouffe of Royal Sports. "We're certainly feeling that."

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The last few seasons have been sore for fans. Winnipeg has made the playoffs once in the last seven years. The Bombers won just a third of their games during that span. They now sit third in the league.

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0:48 Banjo Bowl by the numbers

Winnipeg will try to extend its streak this Saturday in the annual Banjo Bowl against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The all-time series is tied 6-6.