MONTREAL -- The losing run is over for the Montreal Alouettes, who look like theyve found their starting quarterback halfway through the CFL season. Jonathan Crompton made his first CFL start as the Alouettes used touchdowns by S.J. Green and newcomer James Rodgers to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 20-10 on Friday night. The former Edmonton Eskimo completed 15 passes for 245 yards as the Alouettes (2-7) ended a six-game losing streak and took over second place in the feeble East Division. "It was a great team win," was Cromptons only assessment of a win that came despite two drive-killing turnovers, but was aided by the expansion Redblacks 135 yards in penalties. Wallace Miles had a 27-yard pass-and-run TD in the fourth quarter and Brett Maher had a field goal on Ottawas opening drive as the Redblacks (1-8) lost a sixth game in a row. "Its tough to win when youre not scoring," said Ottawa coach Rick Campbell. "No team can take the amount of penalties we take. "We cant have the moment be too big or emotional for us, where we lose our way. We need to keep the yards we earn by not taking penalties. Well keep working at it." It was as close as the Alouettes have been to a must-win game this season: at home against the expansion Redblacks and giving Crompton his shot after Troy Smith and Alex Brink struggled in the starting job. Crompton found Duran Carter for five receptions for 127 yards while Green caught five for 48 yards. Running back Brandon Whitaker rushed for an even 100. "He won the football game," coach Tom Higgins said of his quarterback. "One of my best friends, Ron Lancaster, said the only evaluation for a quarterback is can you win with him? "He brings that to the table." Cromptons best moment came after Miles touchdown pulled Ottawa to within three points with 6:14 left to play. On the ensuing drive, Crompton hit Carter with a 48-yard pass that set up Rodgers 17-yard scamper around the left side for a TD in his first CFL game. Rodgers signed this month as a replacement for injured kick returner Larry Taylor, but also saw some time in the backfield. Sean Whyte added a field goal and had three punts roll into the end zone for singles for Montreal. A season low of 19,440 turned out to Percival Molson Stadium for a flag-filled game that until the fourth quarter had few big plays from either offence to cheer. Crompton, who relieved Brink in the second quarter of a loss last week in Winnipeg, was not on the field for the first TD. Tanner Marsh, who plays in short-yardage situations, threw the one-yard touchdown pass to Green in the first quarter after the Alouettes were stopped twice at the one. A pair of turnovers had Montreal settling for an 8-3 halftime lead despite controlling much of the play. The Redblacks got a 30-yard Maher field goal 3:16 into the game. Whyte added a punt single early in the second quarter, but Montreal had a drive end when Cromptons wobbly pass was picked off at the Ottawa eight by Travis Brown for his first career interception. Another drive ended when Whitaker fumbled at the Ottawa two, with the Redblacks Jerrell Gavins recovering in the end zone. Whyte got his third rouge early in the second half and added a field goal. The Redblacks made a game of it as Henry Burris led an 80-yard drive capped by Miles TD. Crompton reportedly winked at Carter in the huddle, then hit him with the pass that turned momentum back to the Alouettes and sealed their long-awaited win. "We still have room to improve," said Carter. "We left points out there. "We could have made the game a lot easier early on. But we showed all the teams in the CFL that were a good team and were not going away. It does wonders. Its like in basketball, where one shot goes in and then you start making them all. Thats what we want to do now." Ottawas last gasp drive ended with a turnover on downs. The Redblacks bright spot was Miles seven catches for 101 yards. Burris went 21 for 34 for 245 yards. Campbell called it another learning experience for his new team. "Theres a lot of good football players who are going to be around Ottawa for a long time and we cant lose sight of that when were losing like this," he said. "Well keep coaching them and finding ways to be better." Notes: Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson returned from injury for Montreal, bumping Kenny Stafford from the line-up, but did not make a catch. . . Ex-Alouette Moton Hopkins was scratched for Ottawa along with Matt Albright. . . The Redblacks wore their all-black home uniforms with the hard-to-read red numbers. Adidas Stan Smith Online Sale .com) - Novak Djokovic easily took care of Andy Murray to reach the final at the $2. Cheap Adidas Stan Smith Shoes . 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The entire schedule has yet to be announced, but the league released the dates for all 30 home openers Saturday and confirmed games will kick off the 2014-15 season on Wednesday, October 8. The Leafs open the season on Oct. 8 at the Air Canada Centre against the Canadiens, while across the country the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. A day later, the Flames head to Edmonton for the Oilers home opener at Rexall Place on Oct. 9. The Oilers will then head to Vancouver for the Canucks home opener on Oct. 11. The Canadiens open their home schedule in the second week of the season against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 16. The Ottawa Senators also play host to the Colorado Avalanche on the same night. Wrapping up home openers for Canadian teams, the Winnipeg Jets welcome the Nashville Predators to the MTS Centre on Oct. 17. The Los Angeles Kings will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on Oct. 8 against the San Jose Sharks. The entire NHL schedule will be released on Sunday at 4pm et/1pm pt. *** Here is a complete list of all the home openers for the 2014-15 NHL season: Anaheim Ducks: Friday, Oct. 17 vs. MinnesotaArizona Coyotes: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. WinnipegBoston Bruuins: Wednesday, Oct.dddddddddddd 8 vs. PhiladelphiaBuffalo Sabres: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. ColumbusCalgary Flames: Wednesday, Oct. 8 vs. VancouverCarolina Hurricanes: Friday, Oct. 10 vs. NY IslandersChicago Blackhawks: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. BuffaloColorado Avalanche: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. MinnesotaColumbus Blue Jackets: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. NY RangersDallas Stars: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. ChicagoDetroit Red Wings: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. BostonEdmonton Oilers: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. CalgaryFlorida Panthers: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. New JerseyLos Angeles Kings: Wednesday, Oct. 8 vs. San JoseMinnesota Wild: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. ColoradoMontreal Canadiens: Thursday, Oct. 16 vs. BostonNashville Predators: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. OttawaNew Jersey Devils: Saturday, Oct. 18 vs. San JoseNew York Islanders: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. CarolinaNew York Rangers: Sunday, Oct. 12 vs. TorontoOttawa Senators: Thursday, Oct. 16 vs. ColoradoPhiladelphia Flyers: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. New JerseyPittsburgh Penguins: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. AnaheimSan Jose Sharks: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. WinnipegSt. Louis Blues: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. NY RangersTampa Bay Lightning: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. FloridaToronto Maple Leafs: Wednesday, Oct. 8 vs. MontrealVancouver Canucks: Saturday, Oct. 11 vs. EdmontonWashington Capitals: Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. MontrealWinnipeg Jets: Friday, Oct. 17 vs. Nashville ' ' '