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Montreal Blitz
The Montreal Blitz is a women's gridiron football team, founded in 2001, which plays Canadian football in the Central Canadian Women's Football League. Previously, the team played American football in the Independent Women's Football League (2001–2016) and in the Women's Football Alliance (in 2017). They are based at Dalbé-Viau High School in the borough of Lachine, in Montreal, Quebec. The Blitz were the only Canadian team in a women's American football league. The team won four championships in the IWFL, at various levels. Their highest achievement came in 2012, when they beat the Sacramento Sirens 28–27 to become World Champions of the IWFL. History The Blitz were created in 2001 and joined the IWFL. In 2004, quarterback Saadia Ashraf bought the team from the original owners. The team won four championships in the IWFL between 2008 and 2013, including the Tier I title in 2012. In 2015, the management of the team was transferred from Saadia Ashraf to ''Football Fémini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Women's Football League
The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) was the first Women's American football league established by women players for women players. The league was founded in 2000, began play in 2001, and played its last season in 2018. Members of the original roster of the Austin Outlaws were the league's founders. Following the establishment of the league as a separate entity from the team, former outlaws players Laurie Frederick, Jaime Bailey and Sandra Plato became the original IWFL executive council. The players were amateur/semi pro and had to cover part of their expenses. 2019 Season Teams Central Division Pacific Division Expansion 2020/ Inactive Teams Former IWFL teams playing elsewhere * Arlington Impact – played in the IWFL from 2012–14, now in Women's Football Alliance. *Austin Outlaws – now in Women's Football Alliance. * D.C. Divas – played in the IWFL from 2007–2010, now in Women's Football Alliance. *Houston Energy – now in Women's Football Alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |