The East Division final on Saturday will see DaShaun Amos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats enjoying a sold-out home-field advantage at Hamilton Stadium. Fans are urged to wear black to support the Ticats as they face the Montreal Alouettes. Amos emphasized the importance of playing well to maintain fan support and engagement throughout the game.
Hamilton, finishing first in the East with an 11-7 record, has secured home field for the conference final for the first time since 2019. The team aims to end its long championship drought, last winning the Grey Cup in 1999. On the other hand, Montreal (10-8) is making its fourth consecutive appearance in the division final and seeks its second Grey Cup berth in three seasons after winning the CFL title in 2023.
Amos, a three-time Grey Cup winner with previous teams, including the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts, described the unique atmosphere experienced in his first season with Hamilton. He expressed anticipation for the intense energy of the upcoming game.
Despite Hamilton sweeping the season series against Montreal, the Alouettes are favored by 2.5 points, largely due to quarterback Davis Alexander’s impressive record. Alexander, undefeated in his CFL career so far, led Montreal to victory over Winnipeg in his playoff debut.
Linebacker Reggie Stubblefield, aiming to honor the late GM Ted Goveia, stressed the team’s focus on the present game and the importance of handling business on the field. Receiver Tim White acknowledged the pressure as a privilege and emphasized the team’s readiness to seize the opportunity at hand.
