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[edit] Canadian Football News in 1951
The B.C. Lions was formed in January at the Arctic Club in Vancouver, however, the franchise would begin play at the start of the 1954 season.
E. Kent Philips of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was appointed WIFU Commissioner. IRFU allowed the third place, Toronto Argonauts to be in the playoffs-due to similar regular season records with the other top two teams.
[edit] Regular season
[edit] Final regular season standings
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points
- Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.
- Saskatchewan and Ottawa both have first round byes.
[edit] Grey Cup playoffs
Note: All dates in 1951
[edit] SEMI-FINALS
- The Edmonton Eskimos will play the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the WIFU Finals.
- Hamilton won the total-point series by 31-28. The Tiger-Cats will play the Ottawa Rough Riders in the IRFU Finals.
[edit] FINALS
- Saskatchewan wins the best of three series 2-1. The Roughriders will advance to the Grey Cup game.
- Ottawa wins the best of three series 2-0. The Rough Riders will play the Sarnia Imperials (ORFU Champions) in the Eastern Finals.
[edit] Eastern Finals
- The Ottawa Rough Riders will advance to the Grey Cup game.
[edit] Grey Cup Championship
- Note: WIFU & IRFU Finals playoff dates are not confirmed, however since [1] the regular season ended October 20 in the West, and November 3 in the East, and [2] all other playoff dates, as well as Grey Cup date are accurate, it is reasonable to assume the above dates are accurate.
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