Calgary Roughnecks Announce 21-Player Active Roster
November 27, 2023 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse Club today announced its 21-player active roster and practice roster for the 2023-24 National Lacrosse League season.
The active roster includes 19 returning players and two off-season acquisitions, Thomas Hoggarth and Thomas Vela (from Rochester Knighthawks via trade).
"We had a very competitive camp and had some tough decisions to make, but we are excited to name this roster for the upcoming season and hope to get off to a good start this weekend in Rochester" said Roughnecks Head Coach Josh Sanderson. "The guys are ready to work hard, put in that strong effort that they have been all camp, and just keep that going for the regular season."
2023-24 Calgary Roughnecks Active Roster
Forwards (8): Tanner Cook, Josh Currier, Haiden Dickson, Thomas Hoggarth, Jesse King, Tyler Pace, Dan Taylor, Thomas Vela Defenders (11): Reece Callies, Zach Currier, Jeff Cornwall, Justin Inacio, Liam LeClair, Harrison Matsuoka, Kieran McKay, Eli Salama, Shane Simpson, Ethan Ticehurst, Seth Van Schepen
Goaltenders (2): Christian Del Bianco, Adam Bland
NO PLAYER POS SH YOB HOMETOWN 2022-23 SEASON
2 Reece Callies D R 1995 Langley, BC Calgary Roughnecks
3 Jeff Cornwall D L 1991 Coquitlam, BC Calgary Roughnecks
8 Kieran McKay D R 1998 Richmond, BC Calgary Roughnecks
12 Tanner Cook F L 1998 Courtice, ON Calgary Roughnecks
13 Eli Salama D R 1996 Coquitlam, BC Calgary Roughnecks
16 Seth Van Schepen D L 2000 Brampton, ON Calgary Roughnecks
18 Harrison Matsuoka D L 1998 Calgary, AB Calgary Roughnecks
19 Jesse King F L 1992 Victoria, BC Calgary Roughnecks
22 Shane Simpson D R 1994 Hamilton, ON Calgary Roughnecks
23 Liam LeClair D L 1998 Windsor, ON Calgary Roughnecks
26 Dan Taylor F L 1993 Calgary, AB Calgary Roughnecks
27 Josh Currier F R 1993 Peterborough, ON Calgary Roughnecks
30 Justin Inacio D R 1998 Oakville, ON Calgary Roughnecks
35 Christian Del Bianco G R 1997 Coquitlam, BC Calgary Roughnecks
45 Adam Bland G L 2002 Victoria, BC Calgary Roughnecks
68 Tyler Pace F R 1995 Coquitlam, BC Calgary Roughnecks
74 Ethan Ticehurst D R 1998 Coquitlam, BC Calgary Roughnecks
77 Zach Currier D L 1994 Peterborough, ON Calgary Roughnecks
79 Thomas Vela F L 2002 Burnaby, BC Rochester Knighthawks
91 Thomas Hoggarth F R 1995 Lakefield, ON Rochester Knighthawks
97 Haiden Dickson F R 2000 Delta, BC Calgary Roughnecks
Forwards Clay Scanlan and Logan Schuss, as well as defenseman Robert Hudson, have been moved to the Injured Reserve.
Rookies Bennett Smith and Riley Isaacs, as well as veteran goaltender Steve Fryer, have been signed to the Practice Player List.
Calgary will open their 2023-24 NLL campaign on the road in Rochester, taking on the Knighthawks on Saturday December 2nd, before travelling to meet the Seals for Game 2 in San Diego on December 9th.
The Roughhouse will be rockin' December 30th for the Home Opener Party, with doors open at 5:30pm for a 7:00pm face off. Fans who arrive to the 'Dome early will enjoy Happy Hour on the concourse featuring $6 14oz draft beer, 6oz wine and 1oz highballs, as well as pizza, cheeseburgers and hotdogs.
2023-24 Home Game Schedule
Sat Dec 30 vs Las Vegas Desert Dogs 7:00PM
Fri Feb 2 vs New York Riptide 7:00PM
Sat Feb 3 vs Toronto Rock 7:00PM
Sun Feb 18 vs Halifax Thunderbirds 5:00PM
Sat Feb 24 vs Philadelphia Wings 7:00PM
Fri Mar 15 vs San Diego Seals 7:00PM
Fri Mar 22 vs Albany Firewolves 7:00PM
Fri Apr 5 vs Saskatchewan Rush 7:00PM
Sat Apr 20 vs Panther City LC 7:00PM
Tickets for 2023-23 Roughnecks home games are on sale Friday, December 1st at 9:00am - visit Ticketmaster.ca or call 1-855-985-5000 for tickets! For fans that want to party with the 'Necks all winter long, Season Tickets are now on sale at CalgaryRoughnecks.com.
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