TEAM OF THE YEAR

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been chosen as The Canadian Team of the year in the annual survey of the nation’s newsrooms conducted by The Canadian Press.

“The 'Riders fulfilled the lifelong dreams of thousands of their fans across the country.”

– Dave Barry, News Director, CKPG

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets, center, celebrates with his offensive linemen after beating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the Grey Cup Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Chris Getzlaf catches a pass against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the second quarter of the Grey Cup game, Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Regina. Receivers Getzlaf and Rob Bagg and offensive linemen Brendon LaBatte and Dominic Picard all signed contract extensions to remain with the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

The Grey Cup sits on a float with a Rider nation flag behind it during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

How did Canada's news leaders vote?

Saskatchewan Roughriders
Canadian Davis Cup tennis team
Laval Rouge et Or
Halifax Mooseheads
Brad Jacobs curling rink
Canadian men's short-track speedskating team
Canadian sledge hockey team
Other

2013 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Saskatchewan Roughriders

How did Canada's news leaders vote?