REGINA

Weston Dressler wins CFL player of the month award

CTV Regina Published Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:01AM CST

Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Weston Dressler runs the ball against the Ottawa Redblacks during the forth quarter CFL football action at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

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Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Weston Dressler has won a CFL player of the month award for September.

Dressler was named the special teams player of the month after returning 17 punts for 250 yards and two touchdowns in four games.

It’s the first time Dressler has received CFL player of the month honours.

Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish was named the league's top offensive player and top Canadian for the month, while Montreal Alouettes linebacker Bear Woods won the defensive player of the month award.

With files from The Canadian Press