Scott Grant
By: Sarah Zintel -Ottawa REDBLACKS
Photo: Scott Grant
March 25, 2008: CFL awards franchise to Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group. STORY
March 26, 2008: Ottawa football fans are given the opportunity to register for season tickets. Mayor Larry O’Brien was the first to put his name in.
July 20, 2008: The city demolishes the south-side stands at Frank Clair Stadium.
Sept. 1, 2009: OSEG formally applies for a United Soccer Leagues pro team.
Nov. 16, 2009: City votes 15-9 to move forward with the OSEG proposal to redevelop Lansdowne.
May 2, 2010: Three architects unveil their vision for the park, which includes a refurbished Frank Clair Stadium with a mix of retail space, residential development and public squares. STORY
June 20, 2011: OSEG confirms it will have a pro soccer team in newly-named North American Soccer League.
Dec. 6, 2012: OSEG starts online campaign for name suggestions for its soccer and football teams.
Jan. 30, 2013: Ottawa hires Montreal Alouettes assistant GM Marcel Desjardins as General Manager. STORY
March 15, 2013: Desjardins adds scouts Jeremy Snyder and Miles Gorrell to his staff. STORY
May 6, 2013: Ottawa participates in CFL draft and picks: offensive lineman Nolan MacMillan and defensive lineman Connor Williams.
May 29, 2013: Ottawa hires New York Jets scout Brock Sunderland as assistant GM. STORY
June 8, 2013: OSEG announces the football team will be called the Ottawa REDBLACKS. STORY
December 6, 2013: Rick Campbell becomes the REDBLACKS first ever head coach. STORY
December 16, 2013: CFL Expansion draft where REDBLACKS pick up, Moton Hopkins, Jonathan Williams, Chevon Walker, Wallace Miles, Carlton Mitchell and Thomas DeMarco in the first round. Patrick Lavoie, Joe Eppele, John Delahunt, James Green, Keith Shologan, Alex Krausnick, J’michael Deane, and Matthew Albright in the second. Jordan Verdone, Jason Pottinger, Zach Evans, Justin Capicciotti, Eric Fraser and Andrew Marshall in the third round.
December 20, 2013: Rick Campbell announced the addition of eight new coaching staff, Mike Gibson, Mark Nelson, Don Yanowsky, Marcus Crandell, Travis Moore, Ike Charlton, Jordan Maksymic, and Derek Oswalt. STORY
January 7, 2014: TD Bank Group acquires naming rights for sports venues at Ottawa’s Lansdowne park. STORY
February 3, 2014: 15 season CFL veteran, Leroy Blugh, announced as defensive line coach. STORY
February 4, 2014: REDBLACKS sign veteran quarterback Henry Burris. STORY
February 10, 2014: Ottawa announce first preseason game will be against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 14th in Regina. STORY
February 12. 2014: Inaugural regular season schedule released. STORY
February 17, 2014: Big Joe is unveiled to fans at Family Day 67s game. STORY
February 19, 2014: TSN Radio 1200 became the exclusive radio home of REDBLACKS and Furry FC. STORY
February 26, 2014: OSEG and Labatt announce multi-year partnership. STORY
March 05, 2014: Return of football on French airwaves as OSEG signs deal with Unique FM. STORY
March 07, 2017: REDBLACKS acquire Canadian receiver Paris Jackson. STORY
March 10, 2014: REDBLACKS Cheer hold first ever tryouts. STORY
April 02, 2014: Levy Restaurants is announced as official food and hospitality partner at TD Place. STORY
April 8, 2014: REDBLACKS kick off mini-camp in Richmond, Virginia.
April 27, 2014: REDBLACKS hold open tryouts at Carleton University. STORY
May 6, 2014: REDBLACKS unveil team uniforms. STORY
May 13, 2014: During busy 2014 CFL Draft, REDBLACKS acquire centre Jon Gott in draft-day trade with Stampeders. STORY
May 28. 2014: Rookies arrive at Carleton University for REDBLACKS training camp.
May 31, 2014: Veterans arrive at REDBALCKS training camp. STORY
June 14, 2014: REDBLACKS play their first ever CFL game. STORY
June 15, 2014: Single Game tickets go on sale.
June 16, 2014: “The Game Plan To Get Down To Lansdowne” campaign is launched. STORY
June 18, 2014: REDBLACKS home opener is SOLD OUT. STORY
June 19, 2014: Russ Jackson collector stamp unveiled by the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Canada Post. STORY
June 20, 2014: REDBLACKS defeat Alouettes in second preseason game. STORY
June 22, 2014: REDBLACKS announce inaugural post-camp roster. STORY
June 27, 2014: REBLACKS move into their new home, TD Place, and have their first practice. STORY
After practice Rick Campbell announces quarterback Henry Burris, linebacker T.J. Hill and defensive lineman and Justin Phillips as captains. STORY
July 3, 2014: REDBLACKS make their CFL regular season debut in Winnipeg. STORY
Chevon Walker scores the franchise’s first touchdown. STORY
July 9, 2014: OSEG holds open house for all REDBLACKS and Fury FC season ticket holders. Mayor Jim Watson and council members going representatives form OSEG and TD Bank Group for official ribbon cutting of TD Place stadium. STORY
You REDBLACKS ticket is also a bus pass for free transit to and from TD Place on game days. The service starts 3-hours before and extends for 3-hours after the game. Your ticket also entitles you to free Park and Shuttle service from several parking lots near TD Place or free Park & Ride service on OC Transpo and STO. For more information visit our Transportation Page.
