Courtesy TSN.ca:

It began with a tumultuous off-season as general manager Eric Tillman was forced to shave $600,000 in payroll to reach the $4.05-million salary cap while hiring a rookie head coach in Kent Austin. But the new-look Riders quickly emerged as the CFL’s feel-good story, finishing second in the West Division to secure their first home playoff game since 1988 en route to capturing just their third Grey Cup title and first since ‘89.

On Friday, the Roughriders capped their storybook season by being voted The Canadian Press Team of the Year. They finished first in a poll of sports editors and broadcasters across the country.

“It was a remarkable year in many regards,” Tillman said. “It was special for our players, our coaches and last but certainly not least for our fans, a fanbase that is without parallel.”

The Roughriders captured 40 first-place votes for 173 total points to finish ahead of the gold medal-winning men’s junior hockey team, which earned 25 first-place votes and 143 points. The NHL’s Ottawa Senators were third with 12 first-place votes and 71 points.

“The Roughriders not only won their first CFL Grey Cup in 16 years,

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