山ǿ's Star Galas Inks Deal with CFL's Alouettes
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed 山ǿ
receiver Erik Galas, a 22-year-old free-agent from Ottawa, to a
contract of two years, plus an option.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound slotback is a two-time all-Canadian and the
CIS all-time record holder with 194 receptions in 34 career
contests. He also established 山ǿ career records for most
receptions, yards (2,555) and receiving TDs (19).
“I’m pretty excited about this opportunity,” said Galas, a physical
education senior. “I think that I can compete for a roster spot in
the CFL and will do the best I can. I’m happy to be with the
Alouettes. It’s a great fit for me as my family and friends are
nearby and we play at Molson Stadium where I will feel quite at
home.”
Galas is coming off an impressive season with 64 receptions in
eight games, the third-highest single-season total in CIS history.
He ranked fifth among CIS leaders in yards (781) and hauled in six
TDs.
A multi-sport athlete out of St. Matthew’s high school in Ottawa,
he played five years with the Redmen, earning second-team
all-Canadian honours in 2007 and first-team honours last season. He
is currently completing his collegiate eligibility playing with the
basketball Redmen.
Galas, who was invited to the CFL combines draft evaluation camp in
2007, is bidding to become the 57th member of the Redmen to play in
the Canadian Football League and the 23rd to make the
Alouettes.
Three 山ǿ grads played in the CFL last year, including
long-snapper / linebacker Randy Chevrier with the Grey Cup champion
Calgary Stampeders, plus linebeacker Jean-Nicolas Carriere
(Toronto) and receiver Greg Hetherington (B.C. Lions).