CALGARY - Former University of Alberta Golden Bears kicker Hugh O'Neill began his third preseason with the B.C. Lions the same way he performed in the previous two years - flawlessly.

On Friday night in Calgary, the Edmonton native led the Lions to victory over their West rival... full story at TSN.ca

As a rookie in 2011, O'Neill proved he was ready for the pro ranks shortly after being picked 11th in the 2011 CFL Draft and was a member of the Lions squad that won the Grey Cup that year in Vancouver... rookie game details

Over four seasons in Canada West with Alberta, O'Neill picked up 235 points, tied for 10th all-time in the conference. He was 19-26 (72.4%) on field goals with a long of 50 yards, with as many as five in one game, and averaged 41.4 yards on 285 punts, with three kicks of 80+ yards during his CIS days.

About Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Canada West is consistently the most decorated of the four conferences in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, winning 100 CIS national over the last 10 seasons. Comprised of 17 schools from the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, Canada West produces numerous major award winners and Academic All-Canadian student-athletes each year, with many going on to athletic success around the globe in pro leagues or events such as the Olympics, Paralympics or Universiade Games. @cwuaa on Twitter. #cwchamps

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