Calgary, AB – The Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse Club today announced its 21-player active roster and practice roster for the 2022-23 National Lacrosse League season.
The active roster includes 17 returning players, two veteran off-season acquisitions, Jeff Cornwall and Brett Hickey and two rookies, forward Seth Van Schepen, the Roughnecks first round pick in the 2022 entry draft and goaltender Adam Bland.
“We had a very competitive camp and after some tough decisions for coaches and management, we are excited to name our roster for the 2022-23 season” said Roughnecks General Manager Mike Board. “We like the make-up of the team, which has size and athleticism and a nice mix of veterans and some young, upcoming players. We will be a team that brings a strong work ethic to every game.”
2022-23 Calgary Roughnecks Active Roster
Forwards (9): Brett Hickey, Haiden Dickson, Jesse King, Seth Van Schepen, Dan Taylor, Tanner Cook, Kyle Waters, Zach Herreweyers, Tyler Pace
Defenders (4): Liam LeClair, Curtis Manning, Jeff Cornwall, Ethan Ticehurst
Defender/Transition (6): Zach Currier, Eli Salama, Shane Simpson, Mitch Wilde, Reece Callies, Harrison Matsuoka
Goaltenders (2): Christian Del Bianco, Adam Bland
| NO | PLAYER | POS | SH | YOB | HOMETOWN | 2019-20 SEASON |
| 2 | Reece Callies | D | R | 1995 | Langley, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 3 | Jeff Cornwall | D | L | 1991 | Coquitlam, BC | Saskatchewan Rush |
| 10 | Curtis Manning | D | R | 1987 | Calgary, AB | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 11 | Brett Hickey | F | R | 1990 | Windsor, ON | San Diego Seals |
| 12 | Tanner Cook | F | L | 1998 | Courtice, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 13 | Eli Salama | D | R | 1996 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 16 | Seth Van Schepen* | F | L | 2000 | Brampton, ON | Brampton Excelsiors (OJALL) |
| 18 | Harrison Matsuoka | D | L | 1998 | Calgary, AB | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 19 | Jesse King | F | L | 1992 | Victoria, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 21 | Kyle Waters | F | R | 1999 | Orangeville, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 22 | Shane Simpson | D | R | 1994 | Hamilton, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 23 | Liam LeClair | D | L | 1998 | Windsor, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 26 | Dan Taylor | F | L | 1993 | Calgary, AB | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 55 | Mitch Wilde | D | R | 1991 | Brooklin, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 68 | Tyler Pace | F | R | 1995 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 71 | Zach Herreweyers | F | L | 1994 | Strathroy, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 74 | Ethan Ticehurst | D | R | 1998 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 77 | Zach Currier | D | L | 1994 | Peterborough, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 97 | Haiden Dickson | F | R | 2000 | Delta, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 35 | Christian Del Bianco | G | R | 1997 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 45 | Adam Bland* | G | L | 2002 | Victoria, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
*Denotes rookie
Defenseman Kellen LeClair (third round, 25th overall, 2015) has been traded to Buffalo Bandits in exchange for a 2023 second round pick.
Forward Dylan McIntosh (second round, 22nd overall, 2017) has been placed on the practice roster to start the season. Defender Justin Inacio has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.
Calgary will open their 2022-23 NLL campaign at home on WestJet Field on Saturday, December 10th against Vancouver, before travelling to meet the Warriors for Game 2 in Vancouver on December 16th.
The Roughhouse will be rockin’ December 10 with doors open at 6:00pm for a 7:30pm face off. Fans who arrive to the ‘Dome early will be treated to Taco’s & Tequila in the TELUS Club, as well as Happy Hour on the concourse featuring $6, 14oz draft beer, 6oz wine and 1oz highballs, as well as pizza, cheeseburgers and hotdogs.
2022-23 Home Game Schedule
Sat Dec 10 vs Vancouver 7:30PM
Fri Dec 30 vs San Diego 7:00PM
Sat Jan 14 vs San Diego 7:00PM
Sat Jan 28 vs Toronto 7:00PM
Fri Feb 10 vs Saskatchewan 7:00PM
Sat Feb 11 vs Colorado 7:00PM
Fri Mar 17 vs Saskatchewan 7:00PM
Sat Apr 8 vs Panther City 7:00PM
Fri Apr 14 vs Las Vegas 7:00PM
Tickets for 2022-23 Roughnecks home games are on sale now! Visit Ticketmaster or the Scotiabank Saddledome box office, or call 1-855-985-5000 for tickets! For fans that want to party with the ‘Necks all winter long, Season Tickets are now on sale at CalgaryRoughnecks.com.
“Come for the Party…Stay for the Game!”
