Rough Night in Calgary
February 17, 2018 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Vancouver Stealth News Release
Vancouver Stealth Battle the Calgary Roughnecks
(Vancouver Stealth, Credit: Candice Ward)
Vancouver, BC - The Vancouver Stealth flew into Calgary with a playoff-like mindset ahead of the NLL's Twitter Game of the Week, but failed to convert the mindset to a win, despite outscoring the Roughnecks in the second half.
Through the first ten minutes, the game was scoreless until Corey Small drew a marker on the powerplay. One minute later Andrew Suitor padded the Stealth to a 2-0 lead. That's when the Roughnecks went on separate 4-0 and 9-0 runs to finish the half with a 13-4 lead.
Calgary opened the scoring in the third, but Vancouver answered back late in the third and starting a 4-0 run of their own. The teams traded goals in the fourth with the Roughnecks taking the 22-12 victory.
Corey Small had 4 goals, Tony Malcom scored a hat trick and added 1 assist, Brandon Clelland had a pair of transition goals. Rhys Duch finished the game with a Stealth-high 1 goal 7 assists while Logan Schuss had 5 assists.
"Despite a hot start and an early lead, the Stealth ran into a red-hot Roughnecks team who dominated in transition tonight. Rhys Duch and Corey Small had flashes of brilliance but 12 goals aren't enough to win many NLL games in 2018," said Stealth color commentator Brad Challoner. "They have a great chance to get back on track next Saturday against a far-travelling eastern opponent. It will be Stealth Experience Night, so the team should be prepared to give the young lacrosse players in the crowd something to aspire to."
The Stealth return home on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 when the New England Black Wolves visit. Saturday is Stealth Experience Night inside Langley Events Centre, where all the players and Bombshells will be on the floor post-game to celebrate with the fans. There will be multiple player stations including player autographs, fastest shot, stick tricks, and a chance to sit on the home bench.
Tickets to the next home game are available including single game tickets, 3 and 5 game Flex Packs and Boston Pizza Packs, which feature four tickets, one large pizza, four soft drinks and a cactus cut appetizer for $99 at all local Boston Pizzas. The Stealth are also offering Group Promotions for 10 or more tickets at a discounted rate.
The Stealth are currently accepting registrations for their Junior Bombshells' Night. Participants aged 5-15 get the opportunity to learn and dance with the NLL's most popular dance team the Vancouver Stealth Bombshells, in a mini dance camp and half-time performance at the Stealth's March 17 home game. Click here for more information.
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