Montreal Alouettes News

The Stampeders are confident they will win Sunday at Regina. The Calgary Stampeders are a confident bunch heading into the CFL's West Division final against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Anthony Calvillo didn't get a lot of time to enjoy the moment before being reminded of the task that awaits the Montreal Alouettes in next week's Grey Cup game.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe Saskatchewan Rougahriders quarterback Darian Durant celebrates after defeating the Calgary Stampeders to win the CFL Western final in Regina on Sunday.

Ian Walker Vancouver Sun MONTREAL -- Casey Printers is uncomfortable. His jersey clings to his every move and the simple act of pulling it over his shoulder pads is a chore in and of itself; the light breathable fabric offering little protection from the deluge of water to fall over the course of a 90-minute practice earlier this week.

Saskatchewan Roughriders' slotback Jason Andy Fantuz tries to sake off Calgary Stampeders linebacker Shannon James in first half CFL action at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Sask.

The time for the Montreal Alouettes to bask in the glow of their team-record 15-3 regular season is over.

Veteran receiver Alouettes receiver Jamel Richardson has a healthy dislike for the Lions, dating back to his four seasons with Saskatchewan when the two teams were bitter West Division rivals.

B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono became the CFLa s all-time coaching wins leader earlier this season.

He has earned three CFL all-star nominations during his 10-year career and a reputation of being one of the league's top cornerbacks.

Playoff beards will be the norm for Anthony Calvillo and Co. The Montreal Alouettes are growing playoff beards and have new T-shirts designed by defensive tackle Keron Williams with the team slogan for 2009 a ' Win The Day.

There's a rite of passage generally associated with being a rookie in professional sports.

Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman is too busy preparing for Sunday's East Division final against the B.C. Lions to worry about rumours concerning his possible move to the NFL.

Eric Wilson is among the best quotes on the Montreal Alouettes. And now, it seems, the veteran defensive tackle might be the heart and soul of that unit.

During the height of Casey-mania, Phase 1, several members of the fourth estate were quizzing then-Edmonton Eskimos receiver Ed Hervey about the wunderkind quarterback of the B.C. Lions who was tearing up the Canadian Football League.

McCallum continues rise from the ashes BC Lions kicker Paul McCallum attempts a field goal during CFL action against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Vancouver, August 10, 2007.

Quarterback Anthony Calvillo, a finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award for the second straight year, is among nine Montreal Alouettes named to the league's all-star squad Wednesday.

The B.C. Lions better be prepared to shut down the Montreal Alouettes late in Sunday's East Division final if they want to reach the Grey Cup game.

B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono will use every trick up his sleeve to beat Montreal after dispatching the Ticats on Sunday.

Given all the twists and turns, it was fitting Richie Hall emerged from the Edmonton Eskimos dressing room on garbage bag day Monday and characterized his first season as a CFL head coach as a roller-coaster ride.

The Calgary Stampeders advanced to the CFL's West Division semifinal with a 24-21 win over the Edmonton Eskimos on Sunday.