Elks squeeze out win in overtime as Tiger-Cats are eliminated from playoff race

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks made the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ playoff elimination sting just a little bit more than usual on Saturday. Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory over the Tiger-Cats. “I think I’ve got a few more grey hairs after that one,” said Elks head coach Mark Kilam. “It took a lot of guts, up and down. There’s lots of things to improve on, but the guys found a way. "Vincent (Blanchard) was tremendous. It was a playoff-like atmosphere to the game. Banking that experience, I think that’s something we’ll carry forward with us.” Elks kicker Vincent Blanchard broke a CFL record with nine field goals in the game.