Roughnecks re-enlist tough guys
November 18, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Roughnecks two policemen will be back on the beat for the 2008 season.
General Manager Kurt Silcott today announced he has signed Ryan McNish to a one-year contract and fellow defender Jeff Moleski to a three-year pact.
Both deals are subject to National Lacrosse League approval.
McNish, 26, is 6 ft. 2 in. tall and weighs in at 225 lbs. His job outside lacrosse is as a aviation systems technician with the Canadian Forces.
In 41 NLL games, he has collected 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists), 162 loose balls and 94 penalty minutes.
"We are glad to have Ryan back for another year," said Silcott. "He's as fit as ever and we expect him to be a punishing defender in our new system.
"He is one of the few legitimate tough guys left in the game today and it's nice for the guys to know that if anyone takes liberties, Ryan is there to back them up."
Moleski, 25, like McNish, started playing for the Riggers in 2005.
In 43 games, he has picked up 38 points (18 goals, 20 assists), 253 loose balls and 61 penalty minutes.
"Jeff is quickly becoming regarded as one of the top defenders in the league," said Silcott. "He's a rugged, physical player who also possesses the speed to take the ball the other way and score.
"With him signed for three years, we know we have one of our defensive stalwarts in place for a long time."
Moleski is 6 ft. 1 in. and tops the scales at 205 lbs. Away from lacrosse, he is a sawmill chargehand in Prince George, British Columbia.
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