RNation Victorious In Virtual Home Opener
Thank you RNation for joining us for our very first Virtual Home Opener presented by TD. A night filled with special guests and surprises. The closest thing to a game day at TD Place. 500 strong in the private Forever RNation Season Seat Member Zoom and countless more following along on our social channels. Like a game at TD Place this virtual one started with a passionate speech from Head Coach Paul LaPolice followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Ottawa artist JW Jones. Then, quarter by quarter, host Chris Hofley alongside a familiar face – AJ Jakubec – talked to players and coaches. We even had the world famous REDBLACKS Cheer Team stop by for a killer halftime performance. Wrapping up the night, we were super proud to keep a tradition alive – our wood cookie ceremony, but virtually. We honoured Dr Vera Etches as our RNation Everyday Hero. What an unbelievable night. Not quite live football at TD Place, but as close as it gets for now. Here are some highlights:
Virtual Home Opener presented by @TD_Canada.
If you’re able, please rise for the playing of our National Anthem. Performed by @theJUNOAwards nominated, Ottawa-born artist @jwjonesblues
Si vous en êtes capable, veuillez-vous lever pour l’interprétation de notre hymne national. pic.twitter.com/92Zfoj1IIW
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 12, 2020
Virtual Home Opener 1st Quarter:
Meet The Coaches.Bob Wylie, Offensive Line Coach and maybe the most interesting man in the world, on the subject of laundry.
presented by @TD_Canada pic.twitter.com/besj2GfrcG
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 12, 2020
Virtual Home Opener 2nd Quarter: Meet The Players.
Here’s Abdul Kanneh @King_dul on being back… in the red and black.
presented by @TD_Canada pic.twitter.com/qBjbQIUtNr
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
Virtual Home Opener 2nd Quarter: Meet The Players.
Nick Arbuckle @arbuckle_QB9 shares a laugh with Antoine Pruneau on the subject of ‘no sleep!’
presented by @TD_Canada pic.twitter.com/j5yWFZrOZo
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
It’s Virtual Halftime at TD Place. @REDBLACKSCheer take it away…
C’est la mi-temps virtuelle à la Place TD. @REDBLACKSCheer c’est à vous…
Virtual Home Opener presented by @TD_Canada pic.twitter.com/BeFsXuPypd
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
Virtual Home Opener 3rd Quarter: Meet The Team.
Here’s @RjHarris15 on the current receiving corps.
presented by @TD_Canada #RNation pic.twitter.com/A9orzam5lI
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
As part of our Virtual Home Opener, meet our latest #RNation Everyday Hero, Dr. Vera Etches of @HealthOttawa. @VeraEtches has been a calm, clear voice of reason, teaching us how to stay safe and flatten the curve. Thank you Dr. Etches!
Read more: https://t.co/1e8gKG01Rg pic.twitter.com/n89YziFLMc
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
Virtual Home Opener 4th Quarter: A Very Special Team.
Here’s @RichieLeone15 on game day rituals and trusting weather people,
presented by @TD_Canada #RNation #ReUnited pic.twitter.com/2eN22mQrek
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
What would a virtual night of football be without an actual football highlight? Here’s the only one we will post.
Take it away @CCpxpSN And thanks for the memories Chris!
Virtual Home Opener presented by @TD_Canada #Rnation #ReUnited pic.twitter.com/prwPlcPvdt
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020
RNation, thank you for joining us for our Virtual Home Opener presented by TD.
Hope to be #Reunited soon enough!
For more information on becoming a Forever RNation Season Seat Member: https://t.co/FpTPKoaFOj pic.twitter.com/sDGH3TuxH7
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 13, 2020