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November 1, 2011

Forzani top Canadian for Week 18

The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that receiver Johnny Forzani has been honoured by the Canadian Football League by being named top Canadian for Week 18.

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Forzani had six receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Stamps toForzani250_11101.jpg a 32-27 victory over the host Montreal Alouettes on Sunday afternoon. Forzani’s first touchdown reception came on Calgary’s opening drive, a 33-yard catch that gave the Stamps an early lead. Forzani collected his second touchdown on an 18-yard pass from Drew Tate in the fourth quarter.

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This is the second time Forzani has been named top Canadian as he also took the honour in Week 9.
 
The Stamps have now won eight player-of-the-week awards in 2011. Jon Cornish was top Canadian in Week 16 and was the offensive player of the week and top Canadian in Week 14. In Week 9, Henry Burris was named top offensive player while Forzani was top Canadian.
 
Kicker Rene Paredes and kick returner Larry Taylor were named the league’s top special teams player in Weeks 2 and 6, respectively, while Jabari Arthur was voted top Canadian in Week 7.