For the Roughriders, every win touches the roots of Saskatchewan’s history (opens original article in a new tab)

The Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate wins by marking a wooden plaque with notches, symbolizing their team history and connection to Saskatchewan.

• The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a tradition of marking wins with a wooden plaque in Mosaic Stadium
• The plaque is made from a piece of wood salvaged from a potash mine in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan
• Players take turns branding the plaque after victories to celebrate team achievements
• The tradition started in 2025 and includes 14 notches on championship rings from the previous season