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Hamilton holds first practice in the extreme cold ahead of Sunday's Grey Cup

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A snow-covered practice dummy lies on the field during a Hamilton Tiger-Cats practice, Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina. The Tiger-Cats will face the Saskatchewan Roughriders Sunday in the 101st CFL Grey Cup.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats' head coach Kent Austin, centre, talks to his staff in the extreme cold during team practice in Regina, November 20, 2013.TODD KOROL/Reuters

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Andy Fantuz, right, runs through drills with teammate Matt Bucknor during team practice in Regina, November 20, 2013.TODD KOROL/Reuters

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Brandon Banks, left, and Chevon Walker warm up their hands in the extreme cold during the team practice in Regina, November 20, 2013.TODD KOROL/Reuters

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats kicker Luca Congi walks off the field after a practice, Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Brandon Banks catches a pass during a practice, Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats warm up as they take part in practice before the upcoming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive linemen Tim O'Neill has ice crystals in his mustache as he takes part in practice before the upcoming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Henry Burris throws a pass as he takes part in practice before the upcoming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Samuel Giguere warms his hands as he takes part in practice before the upcoming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Andy Fantuz, takes part in practice before the up coming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats players stretch during a practice, Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats fullback Dahrran Diedrick goes through drills during a practice, Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Henry Burris hands off to running back C.J. Gable during a practice , Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Brandon Boudreaux peers through a frosted visor during a practice , Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Andy Fantuz catches his breath during a practice Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Regina.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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