Tiger-Cats of Hamilton set to launch docuseries, "Made in the Hammer," produced by Stephen Brunt
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Debut Four-Part Docuseries "Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats"
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are set to debut a four-part docuseries titled Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats later this week. The series, produced and narrated by veteran journalist Stephen Brunt, aims to give fans a front-row seat to the journey of building a Grey Cup contender.
Stephen Brunt, in a statement, highlighted the significance of the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton, stating that the team is deeply rooted in the city's resilience, pride, and history. Brunt will lead the project with full editorial control to ensure honesty and emotion in the storytelling.
The first instalment of the docuseries will premiere for season seat members on August 13. It will focus on general manager Ted Goveia, who takes over the team and establishes a new culture. A significant event in the first episode is Goveia receiving a cancer diagnosis. Devin Veresuk, the team's first-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, will also be featured in the first episode.
The first instalment will be followed by a general release across digital platforms on August 14. Future episodes will delve into the team standing at a crossroads, with a hunger to win, play in a Grey Cup, and reward fans, while igniting a new generation. The importance of the Labour Day Classic will be a focus in future episodes.
Bo Levi Mitchell, the starting quarterback for the Tiger-Cats, has been a key player this season. At 35 years old, Mitchell has been completing 69% of his passes for 2,856 yards with 21 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in nine starts. He recently moved into ninth place on the CFL's all-time passing yards list. Mitchell's poise, leadership, and ability to engineer comebacks have been instrumental in the team's success.
Kenny Lawler, a wide receiver for the Tiger-Cats, has been a significant target for Mitchell. In recent games, Lawler has been productive, including scoring multiple touchdowns. For example, Mitchell threw six touchdown passes to Lawler in three games, highlighting Lawler’s role as a primary receiver in the offense.
The docuseries represents the next evolution of the team's commitment to fans, according to Matt Afinec, the team president and COO. Afinec emphasized the focus on delivering unique, authentic content that reflects the passion and pride of Hamilton. Future episodes will also focus on players such as Mitchell, Lawler, and others yet to be revealed.
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a professional basketball player in the NBA, was mentioned in the query, he is not associated with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats or Canadian football based on the search results.
Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes of Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats to follow the team's journey towards the Grey Cup.
Fans eager for football action can look forward to the first installment of the Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats docuseries, which features the team's new general manager, Ted Goveia, embarking on a culture transformation and dealing with a personal cancer diagnosis. Concurrently, Bo Levi Mitchell, the Tiger-Cats' starting quarterback, continues to impress on the field, leading the team towards potential Grey Cup contention.
