Hi Welcome You can highlight texts in any article and it becomes audio news that you can hear
  • Sun. Jun 1st, 2025

Minus most starters, Ottawa Redblacks fall to Montreal Alouettes in CFL pre-season finale

ByIndian Admin

May 31, 2025
Minus most starters, Ottawa Redblacks fall to Montreal Alouettes in CFL pre-season finale
Montreal Alouettes linebacker Christian McFarland tackles Ottawa Redblacks running back Elijah Collins during first half CFL pre-season action in Ottawa, on May 30, 2025. Photo by Spencer Colby /The Canadian Press

Article content

For much of the Ottawa Redblacks’ pre-season finale at TD Place, it looked like the highlight of the night would stand as the lightning storm — which included high winds and toonie-sized hail pellets — that delayed the start of the game by almost an hour.

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.
  • Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.
  • Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
  • Support local journalism.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.
  • Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.
  • Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
  • Support local journalism.

REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account.
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
  • Enjoy additional articles per month.
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors.

THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
  • Enjoy additional articles per month
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

or

Article content

Article content

The excitement meter spiked a couple of times, but overall, CFL followers in the nation’s capital have to be happy the regular season kicks off with the Redblacks’ visit to Saskatchewan on Thursday for a game against the Roughriders.

Article content

Article content

The Redblacks sat most starters to take a look at players on the bubble, and the results were predictable in a sloppy 24-16 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.

Article content

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Article content

Ottawa’s 1-1 preseason includes a

Read More

Click to listen highlighted text!