It’s now confirmed for Jason Maas

Jason Maas's work with the Montreal Alouettes continues to turn heads in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

The Montreal team's head coach is among the three finalists for the prestigious Head Coach of the Year award. However, he'll face two formidable opponents: Mark Kilam of the Edmonton Elks and Buck Pierce of the British Columbia Lions.

Since taking the helm of the Alouettes in December 2022, Maas has managed to keep his team among the league's top contenders. This consistency has kept him in the running for this award for a third consecutive season.

The 2026 season has been particularly successful for Montreal. The Alouettes finished the regular season with an impressive record of 14 wins and just four losses, which allowed them to finish first in the East Division.

Home performance is also a major strength for the Montrealers. Jason Maas's squad remained undefeated at Percival Molson Stadium this season, winning all nine games in front of their home crowd. They will therefore have home-field advantage in the division final scheduled for November 7.

For his part, Mark Kilam also deserves his place among the nominees. In his second season as head coach of the Elks, he led Edmonton to the top of the West Division with 13 wins in 18 games. His team stood out defensively, allowing only 437 points to their opponents. The Elks also led the CFL in average time of possession, with 31 minutes and 23 seconds per game.

Buck Pierce rounds out the trio of finalists

The third nominee, Buck Pierce, also did a remarkable job with the British Columbia Lions. His team finished the season with a 10-8 record. His team's run defense was particularly impressive, allowing an average of just 71.8 yards per game—the best in the league.

The winner's name will be announced during the 2027 CFL Scouting Camp, held in Calgary from March 11 to 13. The winner will learn the news through a personalized surprise arranged by the league.

For Jason Maas, this nomination represents yet another significant recognition of the work he has done in Montreal.

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