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Along with the Saskatchewan Roughrider players, coaching staff, and anyone who worked for the organization at the time, Premier Scott Moe is among those walking away with a 2025 Grey Cup Champion team ring.
Moe’s office said as premier he is the honorary chair of the team, and the team bylaws state the honorary chair gets a ring.
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It’s not the same as the players’ rings though, his is a Tier 2 ring.
His office said he’s donated the value of the ring back to the Saskatchewan Roughriders Foundation, though it wouldn’t say what that amount is.
The rings
The players were presented with their rings on May 31 in a special ceremony.
Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman, long snapper Jorgen Hus, head coach Corey Mace and vice president of football operations and general manager Jeremy O’Day contributed to the design of the ring, which was made by Baron Championship Rings.
“Every detail of the championship ring reflects the relentless discipline, unwavering commitment and unshakable belief in one another that powered the team to a Grey Cup title,” the release from the Saskatchewan Roughriders read.
A football-shaped top is removable, showcasing an authentic piece of the Grey Cup game ball alongside laser-engraved tick marks. Those marks are inspired by a wooden piece sourced from a Mosaic Company mine in the province, which is hanging in the tunnel that leads to the Mosaic Stadium field, the release detailed.
“The wood became a symbol of the team’s journey, with a branded tick added after every victory to represent the Club’s relentless 1–0 mindset,” the release explained.
— with files from 980 CJME
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