WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan Roughriders running back A.J. Ouellette is nicknamed ‘Thor’ in part because he wields a hammer associated with Norse god of thunder.

“The hammer is here, yes, it’s in the locker room,” Ouellette said Wednesday.

And yes, there is a good possibility that he will be carrying it onto the field when the Riders take on the Montreal Alouettes in Sunday’s Grey Cup final.

It seems to be a fitting nickname since Ouellette thundered for 1,222 yards on 248 carries – second in the CFL -- and eight touchdowns in the regular season.

But Ouellette does not need a hammer to intimidate opponents.

“I know people say it’s kinda scary when I’m pacing back and forth on the sideline,” he said. “The fans that are behind our bench say it’s scary, but they appreciate it because it’s nee

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