Stealth Edge Roughnecks 13-12
April 16, 2016 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Langley, BC - The Vancouver Stealth edged the Calgary Roughnecks 13-12 on Saturday evening at the Langley Events Centre.
The back and forth affair saw the two clubs enter the final quarter knotted at 10 apiece with the Stealth stringing together a trio of markers, including two on the man-advantage, to secure Vancouver's first win since February 20.
Jeff Shattler opened the scoring early for Calgary, recording his 600th career NLL point, before finishing the game with a team-leading eight points (four goals, four assists). He also surpassed 1,000 career loose balls by scooping up nine in the contest, becoming the 23rd player in league history to achieve this feat.
Tyler Digby (4), Curtis Dickson (2), Jon Harnett and rookie Wesley Berg also scored for the Roughnecks who continue to battle for the third and final West Division playoff spot.
Vancouver forwards Rhys Duch (two goals, six assists) and Logan Schuss (three goals, four assists) combined for 15 points in the win.
The Roughnecks (7-10) will now head back to Calgary to close out the regular season against the Toronto Rock (5-11) on Saturday, April 30 (FOX Sports GO). Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome from Fan Appreciation Night presented by Cardel Homes.
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