HAMILTON - With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia, head coach Scott Milanovich says he won’t use Goveia’s memory as a rallying cry for his team.

Goveia died last Friday of esophageal cancer. The 55-year-old native of Burlington, Ont., was hired as Ticats general manager Dec. 5, 2024.

Plans had been made before Goveia’s death to honour his contribution to Canadian football during Hamilton’s Sept. 12 game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the franchise Goveia had spent 11 years with before returning to southern Ontario. Following his death, the contest — which the Ticats won 32-21 — became a celebration of Goveia’s life.

The Ticats (8-5) return to Hamilton Stadium on Saturday night to face the Edmonton Elks (5-8) in the annual Hall of Fame g

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