The Hamilton Piranhas’ only blemish on their TFO record came at the first tournament, which was a rain-filled AA quarter-final loss. They not only went on to win that tournament, they won the next two at the elite level, completely undefeated.

Winning a title in Ottawa for the Piranhas would be a difficult task, as they travelled to their fourth consecutive tournament with a small roster.

Posing even more of a problem for the Piranhas was their competition. They had to battle to the end to defeat the surging Landell Lightning in the semis before advancing to face the #2 ranked Kitchener Gaels in the Finals.

The Gaels, who also travelled with a short bench, looked impressive all weekend too. Despite solid competition on paper, they dominated their way to the finals.

The Piranhas and Gaels clashed for the elite title for the second time this season. In their first meeting in Hamilton, Piranha qb Jay Hayes took a step back for his protégé (Mike Cripps), who lead their team to a slim victory. With Hayes at the helm for this one, the Piranhas posted an even greater victory, leading his band to a 34 to 15 championship.

The Piranhas continued to impress on the Tour. Despite a fatigued roster faced with the pressures that come with a first place position, this gritty and talented team left the nations’ capital with another elite title and a perfect record. Congratulations guys!

Quarter-Finals

Hamilton Piranhas 38 vs Montreal Hitmen 19

Kitchener Gaels 33 vs Ottawa Mcc Express 13

Ottawa Hellcats 30 vs Montreal Maroons 14

Landell Lightning 27 vs Ottawa Tailgators 12

Semi-Finals

Hamilton Piranhas 34 vs Landell Lightning 25

Kitchener Gaels 32 vs Ottawa Hellcats 12

Finals

Hamilton Piranhas 34 vs Kitchener Gaels 15

After a strong start to the season at the Hamilton Bowl, the Ottawa Capitals took a few steps back in Kingston, posting their worst finish in team history.

Things got off to a shaky start at the Ottawa stop as they dropped both round-robin games, forfeiting their opportunity at AA anything.

The Capitals, however, rebounded nicely from this disappointment. In their next four games, they not only posted a perfect record, they forced an early end to each contest, outscoring their opponents with a combined 136 to 46 margin.

The Capitals earned their first title of the year, and the all-important 46 points. Congratulations guys!

Quarter-Finals

Ottawa Capitals 41 vs Mississauga Gators 21

Ottawa Seminoles 27 vs Montreal Maroons 20

Toronto Trojans 27 vs Ottawa Express 20

Montreal Hitmen 21 vs Ottawa Tailgators 13

Semi-Finals

Ottawa Capitals 33 vs Montreal Hitmen 6

Ottawa Seminoles 33 vs Toronto Trojans 27

Finals

Ottawa Capitals 33 vs Ottawa Seminoles 6

Never has a championship been so bitter-sweet for a victorious team, and their opponents as well. The Ottawa/Kingston Argos played their last game on the Tour at the Ottawa stop. Despite climbing from tier three hopeful to elite contender over the last few years, the numbers game finally caught up with them.

Athletes who leave for university ball can always help a team in the early portions of the Tour, however, relying on them as committed starters can be a teams undoing.

Unfortunately, this was the end-scenario for the Argos. This was a big loss to the Tour, as not only did we lose an always-competitive force, we also lost the most exciting one-two punch in TFO (speaking of the Hughes and Hughes show of course).

Hopefully they can regroup and take another stab at things next season, but if the Ottawa stop was the last we’ll ever see of the squad, congratulations on a strong finish to an excellent career. You will be missed!!

After uncharacteristically dropping to the BB side of things, the Argos controlled three very game opponents to capture their first and last title of the season.

Quarter-Finals

Oshawa Buckeyes 34 vs Hamilton Hornets 13

Ottawa Spartans 42 vs Ottawa Silver Bullets 12

Ottawa Storm 26 vs Gabriel Delivery Boys 14

Ottawa Argos 32 vs Scarborough Raiders 24

Semi-Finals

Ottawa Argos 29 vs Oshawa Buckeyes 21

Ottawa Storm 34 vs Ottawa Spartans 14

Finals

Ottawa Argos 22 vs Ottawa Storm 18

Montreal’s Blue Bayou made their first Tour appearance at the Ottawa stop. Things got off to a great start for the Montrealers as they were perfect in round-robin play. Losing in preliminary action, the Blue Bayou slipped into the B play-offs where they wouldn’t lose again.

Posting three consecutive victories, including a 19 to 12 decision over their rivals, the Water Buffaloes in the finals, the Montreal Blue Bayou left Ottawa with their first title of the year, Congratualtions!

 

Quarter-Finals

S.O. Cobras 30 vs Toronto FC Stallions 20

Mtl Water Buffaloes 21 vs Montreal Phoenix 14

Mtl Orange Croches 22 vs St Cats Ti-Cats 7

Montreal Blue Bayou 30 vs Ottawa Mudpigs 24

Semi-Finals

Mtl Blue Bayou 14 vs S.O. Cobras 12

Mtl Water Buffaloes 25 vs St Cats Ti-Cats 12

Finals

Mtl Blue Bayou 21 vs Mtl Water Buffaloes 19

Since the Provincials last year, the Ottawa Devils have been arguably the best team in women’s football. Their rank at the top of TFO, and their stellar performances this year helps to back up that statement.

Nothing has come easy for the Devils, however, as competition in women’s football has never been more intense. There are several true elite teams giving them all they can handle at each tour stop, and just as many who, a few circumstances or points in their favor could be in their position.

They were twice in danger of a second setback at the Ottawa stop, as they and the Montreal Fleur De Lys, who played a stellar tournament with their back-up qb, engaged in a heated Championship final.

Inside the 3-minute warning and trailing the Devils by 7 points, the Fleur De lys scored a touchdown, only to fail the game-winning 2-point conversion.

While the Fleur De Lys regained possession not long after, their best chance at winning the game depended on that convert. The Devils earned a hard-fought 25 to 24 decision, and their second title of the season.

Winning a tournament is always a difficult task, but winning continuously in an environment of such equality speaks volumes for the Devils.Congratulations on your success ladies!

Semi-Finals

Ottawa Devils 24 vs Toronto Wildcats 18

Montreal Fleur De Lys 17 vs Toronto Shock 12

Finals

Ottawa Devils 25 vs Montreal Fleur De Lys 24

The Kingston elite champion Toronto Rebels were upset in preliminary action by their GTA rival Wildcats. The Rebels stepped their game up a few notches for elimination play-offs, as they controlled Landell in the semis before beating yet another rival, the Toronto Ravens, with a one-sided decision.

Congratulations on your second consecutive title of the season ladies!

Semi-Finals

Toronto Rebels 30 vs Toronto Landell 20

Toronto Ravens 20 vs Ottawa Jets 8

Finals

Toronto Rebels 27 vs Toronto Ravens 0

The Laval Chiefs dropped their round-robin matches to slip into the BB division. Play-off elimination brought out the best of this team, as the Chiefs posted three straight victories, including two one-sided results to capture their second title of the season.

This was the Chiefs second consecutive title, and third championship appearance this season. Congratulations on a great Trillium Tour thus far.

Quarter-Finals

Ottawa Fury 19 vs Hamilton Shockers 6

Laval Chiefs 26 vs Ottawa Inferno 6

Montreal Warriors 31 vs Ottawa Angels 6

Montreal Titans 36 vs Markam Marauders 6

Semi-Finals

Montreal Titans 12 vs Ottawa Fury 6

Laval Chiefs 27 vs Montreal Warriors 19

Finals

Laval Chiefs 33 vs Montreal Titans 0

Toronto’s infamous Old Skool rebounded from a 1 and 2 round-robin showing to advance to the B finals. There, they faced the Bell Warriors, the only team they beat the previous day.

Pooling from their vast experience, Old Skool once again defeated the up-and-coming Warriors to earn their first title of the year. Congratulations ladies!

Semi-Finals

Toronto Old Skool 8 vs Warriors 0

Bell Warriors 7 vs Markam Marauders 1

Finals

Toronto Old Skool 7 vs Bell Warriors 6

The Ottawa Firm had a fantastic start at the Kingston Limestone. They were on a 4-game win streak until they were blanked in the finals.

Ottawa was a role reversal for this bunch. After losing their first game of the tournament, the Firm would go an undefeated streak that included the finals, allowing them to capture their first title of the year. Congratulations guys!

Semi-Finals

Ottawa Firm 24 vs Ottawa Les Rotules 12

St Catherines 10 vs Mississauga Bears 7

Finals

Ottawa Firm 31 vs St Catherines Hellcats 13