ALL-STAR HAGE EXTENDS HIS STAY IN HAMILTON

Friday, April 18, 2008 - 12:15PM


Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that 2007 CFL All-Star Centre Marwan Hage, has signed a contract extension that will keep him in black and gold through 2010.

“This is a very exciting and important signing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats,” said general manager Bob O’Billovich. “Marwan has continued to improve his play every year and probably had the best season of his career last year which earned him well-deserved all-star recognition. He’s a leader on our offensive line and will be a solid part of our team’s success now and in the future.”

Hage, a four-year veteran of the Ticats, was named Hamilton's top offensive player in 2007 after helping anchor a young offensive line that guided the team to a league-high 6.1 yards-per-carry average.

“Hamilton has been my only team since I came to the CFL and I am thrilled to be staying here and playing in front of the best fans in the CFL,” said Hage. “We have a very talented, young team that is definitely headed in the right direction and I am excited to be a part of this great franchise as we strive to bring the Grey Cup back to this city.”

The 6-2, 291 pound native of Beirut, Lebanon was selected by Hamilton in the second round (14th overall) of the 2004 CFL Canadian College Draft.