Rock face Roughnecks in home and home series
February 21, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Toronto Rock News Release
TORONTO - The Toronto Rock (3-3) will look be looking to move up in the standings and extend their winning streak when they head to the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary on Friday February 23rd to face the Roughnecks in the first of back to back games at 9:30 p.m. EST.
The team returns to Toronto to host the Calgary Roughnecks at the Air Canada Centre the following evening, Saturday February 24th at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The Rock improved their record to 3-3 last weekend after taking an 11-10 win over the Chicago Shamrox in front of a home crowd of 15,200. Aaron Wilson led the Rock in scoring with four goals and followed by Kevin Fines with a hat trick. The Sunday victory put Toronto ahead of the Shamrox in the NLL standings for the East as they fell to 3-4.
Blaine Manning currently leads the Rock with 36 points (8 goals, 28 assists) and forward Aaron Wilson leads the Rock in scoring with 15, followed by Ryan Benesch with 10 goals.
The Calgary Roughnecks stand at 4-3 in the West Division heading into the weekend games led by forward Lewis Ratcliff with 44 points (21 goals, 23 assists).
Rock fans can watch the road game live online via B2 Networks on Friday, February 23rd at 9:30 p.m. EST on Saturday night for $6.00 (USD). Visit www.torontorock.com a few minutes before the game to connect. A high-speed connection is required.
Rogers Sportsnet will show the home game live from the Air Canada Centre on Saturday, February 24th at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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