The Montreal Alouettes are your 2023 Grey Cup Champions following a come from behind victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Delta, BC’s Tyson Philpot caught a 19 yard touchdown with 13 seconds remaining to put his team ahead 28-24, and the party was on for Montreal in the 110th Grey Cup. Philpot would take home Most Outstanding Canadian honours after putting up 63 yards receiving, plus the game winning score Sunday.
The Als rallied from a 17-7 halftime deficit to shock the heavily favoured Blue Bombers at Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton. QB Cody Fajardo went 21 for 26 with 290 yards passing, 3 TDs and 1 INT on the night to help rally his team to victory. As a result he took home game MVP honours for his efforts.
Following the game, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released the following statement congratulating the Als on their victory: “After a long and arduous season, I extend my congratulations to the Montréal Alouettes for their victory and becoming the 2023 Grey Cup champions.
“The Grey Cup is one of Canada’s most important sporting events and is watched from coast to coast to coast. This year’s Grey Cup was hosted in Hamilton, Ontario, the home of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Hamilton has a long history with the Grey Cup and Canadian football, having hosted 11 Grey Cup games since 1909. It couldn’t be more appropriate that Hamilton was selected as this year’s host of the championship game and close out the 65th official season of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
“Today, I recognize both the Montréal Alouettes and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for their achievements this season. Their athleticism, teamwork, and determination are sources of inspiration to all Canadians and something they can be very proud of.
“To the players, coaches, fans, and everyone at the CFL, I thank you for a remarkable season. And to the people and City of Hamilton, I am grateful for your hosting of this year’s Grey Cup championship – it is one to remember.”
The win is the 8th Grey Cup victory in franchise history for the Montreal Alouettes.
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