By Max Campbell
Stampeders.com 

Receiver Simon Charbonneau-Campeau and the rest of the Stampeders are headed to next week’s 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver after defeating the Edmonton Eskimos by a score of 43-18 in Sunday afternoon’s West Division Final.

In addition to a special-teams tackle following an Eric Rogers touchdown, the former Universite de Sherbrooke standout had two receptions for 74 yards, including a 61-yard sideline snag in the opening minute of the second quarter.

“I think it was an important moment and we played a really good first half,” Charbonneau-Campeau said of his big play. “That was our goal — to not get down in the beginning. With all the talking this week, we knew they were going to come hyped up, so we wanted to shut them down early and that’s what we did.” 

Although the Calgary offence put up 43 points against the CFL’s No. 1 defence, Charbonneau-Campeau acknowledged there is still plenty of preparation needed before taking the field for the final time in 2014.

“Every week is a new week with a different game and a different system,” explained the 2012 Hamiton draft pick. “We just need to focus in and get ready to work tomorrow. We can’t go crazy about that win because the next one is the more important one.”

With the McMahon Stadium faithful at full volume throughout the contest, the 6-foot-4 wideout was appreciative of the spirited crowd as the fans remained in the stands until the final whistle despite chilly temperatures and a lopsided score.

“Big props to the fans,” stated Charbonneau-Campeau. “We could feel (their energy) all night long. Every time (the Eskimos) were on offence in the first half, they were having trouble with communication and a couple snap counts.”

Headed to his second Grey Cup game in his first three seasons, the former Ticat is looking forward to going up against his former team at BC Place.

“When I was watching the Montreal-Ticats game (in the Eastern Final that preceded the Stamps-Eskimos game), I wanted the Ticats to win because I knew it would be special for me to play against them,” admitted the Quebec native. “Hopefully, it’s going to be a good game.”