Commish Randy Ambrosie: Still no definitive date on CFL Halifax expansion
WINNIPEG — Randy Ambrosie attended a historic CFL game in Winnipeg on Thursday and said he hopes football fans in Atlantic Canada will get to do the same thing one day.
The league commissioner touched on a range of topics with reporters before the game between the Blue Bombers and Edmonton Eskimos, which was the earliest season-opener in CFL history — one day earlier than a June 15, 2004, match between Saskatchewan and Toronto.
“Tonight, it looks like we’re going to be in for a beautiful evening,” Ambrosie said. “And you think, ‘Well, wouldn’t it be great if we could play more and more of our games in conditions like this and give our fans a chance to come out, sit in the stands, enjoy some good food, some good music, some great football and, perhaps, a malted beverage or two.’ “
Aside from starting seasons earlier, Ambrosie also gave an update on the progress on an expansion team in Halifax but said there still is no definitive date for a yes-or-no decision.