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Calgary Stampeders star Jon Cornish rewarded for big week with pair of honours

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Calgary Stampeders\' Jon Cornish (9) celebrates his touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with Joe West (85), Stanley Bryant (66), and Shane Bergman (60) during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg Saturday, October 18, 2014. Cornish was named CFL offensive player of the week and top Canadian after his stellar performance in the Stampeders\' 33-23 victory over the Blue Bombers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

TORONTO – Calgary running back Jon Cornish was named CFL offensive player of the week and top Canadian after his stellar performance in the Stampeders’ 33-23 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week.

Cornish, from New Westminster, B.C., had 21 carries for 160 rushing yards and scored on a nine-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory. He also had a 12-yard reception.

Edmonton linebacker Dexter McCoil was named defensive player of the week. He had a career-high seven tackles and added a pass knockdown and an interception to help the Eskimos to a 24-19 win over Saskatchewan.

Eskimos kick returner Kendial Lawrence took the special-teams honour after recording 150 combined return yards and scoring a touchdown.

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