Hamilton, Ont. — The Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced with heavy hearts the death of their General Manager, Ted Goveia, who passed away on the morning of September 12, 2025, at age 55. His passing followed a courageous battle with esophageal cancer, diagnosed earlier this year. A Life Devoted to Canadian Football Born in Burlington, Ontario in 1970, Goveia’s involvement in football spanned many roles — player, coach, recruiter, and executive. He played for the Mount Allison Mounties, then served in coaching and administrative roles across university programs before moving into the CFL. Over several years,…