Tiger-Cats extend Hage's contract

Marvin Hage will captain the offensive line for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the 2010 Canadian Football League season.

Coming off an all-star 2007 campaign, the six-foot-two, 291-pound centre agreed to a contract extension.

"This is a very exciting and important signing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats," general manager Bob O'Billovich said in a statement.

"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 helped solidify an offensive line that allowed the 3-15 Ticats to average a CFL-best 6.1 yards-per-carry rushing 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, the Ticats' second-round pick (14th overall) in 2004.

"We have a very talented, young team and a great all-round organization 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."