Game Day Preview - Warriors at Roughnecks
NLL Vancouver Warriors

Game Day Preview - Warriors at Roughnecks

Published on January 9, 2026 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Vancouver Warriors News Release


MATCHUP INFO

- Tonight marks the first meeting between Vancouver and Calgary this season.

- The Warriors have a 23-39 all-time record against the Roughnecks, including an 15-14 record on the road.

QUICK NUMBERS

- Keegan Bal led the way last time out against Oshawa, posting five points (2-3-5) and leading the Warriors in scoring this season with 20 points (7-13-20).

- Reid Bowering has three points (0-3-3) in three games so far this season, and heads Vancouver with four blocked shots, to go along with 18 loose ball recoveries and one caused turnover.

PLAYER TO WATCH - VANCOUVER

Christian Del Bianco

- Making his return to Calgary, Del Bianco looks to continue his strong start to the season. Currently sitting third in the NLL in both goals-against average (8.33) and save percentage (83.7), the Coquitlam, BC native will look to continue his hot start against his former team.

PLAYER TO WATCH - CALGARY

Tyler Pace

- The Coquitlam, BC native is coming off a season-best five assist performance as a part of a seven-point night (2-5-7) last week against San Diego. The eight-year pro has spent his entire career in Calgary, having been drafted ninth overall by the franchise in 2017.

WARRIORS AT ROUGHNECKS

Vancouver Calgary

10.0 GF/Game 11.3

8.3 GA/Game 12.8

44.0 Shots/Game 49.8

14.7 PIM/Game 10.3

WHERE TO WATCH

- TSN

- NLL+

- ESPN+




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