Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Als (opens original article in a new tab)

The Edmonton Elks are preparing for their home opener against the Montreal Alouettes, leveraging their experience with rainy conditions and addressing key player absences.

• Edmonton Elks practice and play in rainy conditions throughout training camp and games
• Rain is considered an advantage for Elks' defense against Montreal Alouettes' quarterback David Alexander
• Elks aim for 2-0 start to the season for the first time since 2019
• Both teams are missing key players due to injuries