By: Barre Campbell
Photo: Scott Grant
OTTAWA – Veteran defensive lineman Keith Shologan has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa REDBLACKS of the Canadian Football League.
The 28-year-old from Rochester, Alberta, joined the REDBLACKS through the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft (from the Saskatchewan Roughriders) and has become a fan-favourite in Ottawa-Gatineau through his determined on-field performance and community activities.
“We knew that Keith was an exceptional player and leader when we selected him in the expansion draft and he has proven that both on and off the field,” said REDBLACKS general manager Marcel Desjardins. “He works hard during both games and practices, and Keith is a fine representative of our team in the community as well.”
Shologan has started in all seven REDBLACKS games this season and has registered nine defensive tackles.
“I’d like to thank the REDBLACKS for this opportunity,” said Shologan, who lives in Gatineau. “The fans in Ottawa and Gatineau have been tremendous and welcoming to our family. It’s truly been a pleasure to play here with a great group of teammates in front of such awesome fans.”
The REDBLACKS are preparing for the team’s next game, Sunday, August 24 against the Calgary Stampeders at TD Place. A limited number of tickets are still available for the game, which is close to being sold-out.
The pre-game tailgate party, catered by Lone Star, begins at 1 p.m. on the South Court next to the Aberdeen Pavilion. Blackwell will be playing on the main stage.
Gates to the stadium open at 1:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 3 p.m.
