Murray Wood: How sweet it is to see the Riders lift the Grey Cup
Murray Wood says Saskatchewan Roughrider fans don't get to celebrate a Grey Cup win all that often, so when we do, it's ...
Fans dressed in green and white cheered as the Saskatchewan Roughriders held the Grey Cup high at Mosaic Stadium on Monday.
It was the first time the CFL Championship Trophy was hoisted in Saskatchewan since the Riders defeated the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 on Sunday night, in Winnipeg, Man.
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“Since training camp, we wanted to make sure that we put out a product that represents you, the people of Saskatchewan,” said head coach Corey Mace, from the building’s balcony. “Work hard, play hard, and f–king win hard.”
The Riders had previously won the championship in 1966, 1989, 2007 and 2013. This year is the fifth time hoisting the CFL trophy.
Hundreds of fans arrived for a short celebration, with many of the players leading cheers with the crowd.
The Roughriders Pep Band performed while hundreds celebrated at Mosaic Stadium on Nov. 17, 2025. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Quarterback Trevor Harris was named the championship game’s Most Outstanding Player. He thanked fans for their dedication and support of the team, saying the Grey Cup belonged to everyone.
“So anybody who wants to say we’ve only got five, well guess what? How many did they get this year?”
Green and white fans partied across the prairies when the Roughriders won on Sunday night.
On Tuesday, the championship parade will take place at 2 p.m., with celebrations continuing at the Legislative Building at 3 p.m
Bill, Carson, and Corey Ginther are three generations of Rider fans who watched the green and white first hoist the Grey Cup in Winnipeg, on Sunday and then again in Regina on Nov. 17, 2025. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
The race back to Saskatchewan
The team weren’t the only people to rush back to Saskatchewan from Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
Three generations of Rider fans from the Ginther family came back to watch the team hoist the Grey Cup at Mosaic on Monday.
“I’m so emotional, this is so happy,” Corey Ginther said. “It’s something we’ve hoped and dreamed of for so long, and to be able to do it again just makes my heart so happy.”
The three dress in wild green wigs, plastic moustaches, flags, and jerseys for almost all the Rider games they attend.
Bill, Corey’s father, said they all live in Lethbridge, AB now, but are still willing to make the long drive to attend the games.
“Once you’re a Rider, you’re always a Rider — even if you leave Saskatchewan,” he said.
Corey’s son Carson said it was special to watch the Roughriders win with his family.
“I’ve been a fan of this team since I can remember … to see it happen in person, it’s just insane,” he said. “I can’t believe it.”
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