Seals Edge Roughnecks 13-12
Published on March 1, 2020 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Calgary, AB - The San Diego Seals edge the Roughnecks 13-12 on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary jumped out to a 5-3 first quarter lead but San Diego answered with a three-goal run in the second frame to overtake the home side and held on for the remainder of the game.
In his first appearance at the 'Dome in 2020, Dane Dobbie led the Roughnecks with seven markers, completing his second sock-trick in back-to-back outings just 21:01 into the contest.
Austin Staats (5g, 3a) powered the Seals' offence with eight points while former Roughneck, Wesley Berg, matched his point total with a goal and seven helpers.
Special teams played a big role with San Diego going 5-5 on the power play while Calgary was 2-3.
Following tonight's game the Roughnecks begin their busiest stretch of the season, playing four games in 13 days. During that time span, Calgary will visit Toronto (Mar. 8), host Saskatchewan (Mar. 13), then travel to New England (Mar. 15) and Colorado (Mar. 20).
The next home game on March 13 is the St. Patrick's Day Party where the first 3,000 fans in the building will receive vouchers for a FREE 14 oz. Bud or Bud Light draught beer and a cheeseburger, hot dog or slice of pizza and a (vouchers are only redeemable on Mar. 13). Doors open early at 5:30 p.m. for an extended happy hour featuring green beer and food and beverage specials at all concourse concessions. Fans who are in attendance and download the Roughnecks official app will have a chance to win flights for two to Dublin, Ireland courtesy of WestJet. Other highlights include Irish dancers on the concourse and a halftime performance by Crack the Lens.
Fans can join the St. Patrick's Day Party by purchasing a ticket at Ticketmaster or the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. You can also secure a seat online at CalgaryRoughnecks.com or by calling 1-855-985-5000.
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