The Vancouver Island Raiders have something to prove as they kickoff the Canadian Junior Football League season in Langley.

Two of the Raiders four losses in the 2016 regular season came at the hands of the Rams. On top of that, many are projecting Langley to challenge for top spot in the B.C. conference this year.

New Raiders head coach Doug Hocking said he couldn't have picked a better way to open the campaign on Saturday, July 29.