Roughnecks Fall to Rush
March 2, 2019 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Saskatoon, SK - The Calgary Roughnecks fall to the reigning NLL Champions, Saskatchewan Rush, by a score of 15-9 Saturday evening at the SaskTel Centre.
The Rush, who outshot the Roughnecks 58-42, extended a 6-3 first quarter lead to overcome the visitors.
Dane Dobbie (3g, 4a), who led Calgary with seven points, now has 418 career assists to surpass the franchise's all-time record for most assists previously set by former Roughneck Jeff Shattler with 416.
Curtis Dickson (3g, 3a) added three goals while Rhys Duch (1g, 2a), Tyler Pace (1g) and Zach Currier (1g), shorthanded, rounded out the scoring for Calgary.
Jeff Shattler (3g, 4a) matched Dobbie's seven point effort to lead the Rush while eight others found the back of the net to secure the win.
After four weeks away, the Roughnecks return home for a two-game home stand starting on Mar. 9 when they host the Toronto Rock at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Game time is 7:00 p.m. MST featuring a halftime performance by the Drill Bits. Then on Mar. 16 the Colorado Mammoth visit the Rough House for the biggest St. Patrick's Day Party in Calgary. Game time is 7:00 p.m. with an extended $5 Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
For a limited time, the Roughnecks are excited to offer a two-game party pack for only $40 (plus applicable fees and taxes). Choose any two games in March and receive second-level seating at 57% off. All matchups take place on Saturday nights with 7:00 p.m. starts and feature the $5 Happy Hour starting at 5:30 p.m. Watch the Riggers take on the Toronto Rock on Mar. 9, the Colorado Mammoth on Mar. 16, or battle the San Diego Seals on Mar. 30. Visit CalgaryRoughneck.com/partypack to score yours today.
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