Montreal Sports - Montreal Alouettes

It came as no surprise to me that in the first week of Alouettes action that kicker Damon Duval would be named the CFL's Special Teams player of the week.

Duval was almost perfect in the Alouette's 40-27 win over the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary last week and with the combination of long field goals, conversions, punts and singles he racked up (22 points in all), he more than contributed to the Als victory.

Read on for the official Alouettes release.

Montreal Sports - Montreal Alouettes

The Montreal Alouettes went into Calgary with payback on their minds, and revenge in their hearts. After starting the game strong with a highlight reel touchdownon their first possession, the Als needed their defense to bail them out in order to pull out the 40-27 win.

Source: TSN

Montreal Sports - Montreal Alouettes

And then there were 46.

The Montreal Alouettes made their final cuts today and will now prepare for their first regular season game next Wednesday in Calgary.

The team's official practise roster will be announced tomorrow.

Montreal Sports - Montreal Alouettes

As was expected just prior to the season's start on July first, the Montreal Alouettes have announced some cuts from their 2009-10 roster. As well, three players have announced their retirements. Final custs, if any are to be announced on June 25th.

The team will then practise on the 27th, 28th and 29th before heading to Calgary where they will play their first regular season game against the Stampeders on Canada Day. Read on for the official Alouettes press release.

The Montreal Alouettes announced today that the following players have been released: