CFL taking over ownership of Montreal Alouettes, source says - Global News

The Wetenhall era in Montreal is over.The CFL announced Friday that Bob Wetenhall has sold the Montreal Alouettes. to the league. A joint statement from the Alouettes and the league said the CFL and the Wetenhalls — Bob’s son Andrew was the team’s lead governor — have been looking to find a new owner for the team for several months, and that process will continue.Story continues belowREAD MORE: Historic assignment sees two female officials work CFL exhibition gameThe league also said it has been involved in the club’s day-to-day operations in recent months.“We want to reassure Alouettes’ players, coaches, staff and fans that this is part of an orderly, step-by-step process that is entirely devoted to putting in place a new foundation for the Alouettes’ and the CFL’s success,” commissioner Randy Ambrosie said in a statement.A few names have emerged as potential owners for the troubled club.Former Alouettes player Eric Lapointe has stated he could put together an ownership group if approached, but there are serious questions regarding whether he was ever contacted. In April, Montreal businessman Clifford Starke publicly stated his intention to purchase the Alouettes, but it remains unclear exactly where that situation stands.WATCH: Moncton to host CFL game in August

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June 01, 2019 at 06:20AM