The Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse Club today announced its 21-player active roster and practice roster for the 2023-24 National Lacrosse League season.
The active roster includes 19 returning players and two off-season acquisitions, Thomas Hoggarth and Thomas Vela (from Rochester Knighthawks via trade).
“We had a very competitive camp and had some tough decisions to make, but we are excited to name this roster for the upcoming season and hope to get off to a good start this weekend in Rochester” said Roughnecks Head Coach Josh Sanderson. “The guys are ready to work hard, put in that strong effort that they have been all camp, and just keep that going for the regular season.”
2023-24 Calgary Roughnecks Active Roster
Forwards (8): Tanner Cook, Josh Currier, Haiden Dickson, Thomas Hoggarth, Jesse King, Tyler Pace, Dan Taylor, Thomas Vela Defenders (11): Reece Callies, Zach Currier, Jeff Cornwall, Justin Inacio, Liam LeClair, Harrison Matsuoka, Kieran McKay, Eli Salama, Shane Simpson, Ethan Ticehurst, Seth Van Schepen
Goaltenders (2): Christian Del Bianco, Adam Bland
| NO | PLAYER | POS | SH | YOB | HOMETOWN | 2022-23 SEASON |
| 2 | Reece Callies | D | R | 1995 | Langley, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 3 | Jeff Cornwall | D | L | 1991 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 8 | Kieran McKay | D | R | 1998 | Richmond, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 12 | Tanner Cook | F | L | 1998 | Courtice, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 13 | Eli Salama | D | R | 1996 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 16 | Seth Van Schepen | D | L | 2000 | Brampton, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 18 | Harrison Matsuoka | D | L | 1998 | Calgary, AB | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 19 | Jesse King | F | L | 1992 | Victoria, BC | 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 |
| 27 | Josh Currier | F | R | 1993 | Peterborough, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 30 | Justin Inacio | D | R | 1998 | Oakville, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 35 | Christian Del Bianco | G | R | 1997 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 45 | Adam Bland | G | L | 2002 | Victoria, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 68 | Tyler Pace | F | R | 1995 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 74 | Ethan Ticehurst | D | R | 1998 | Coquitlam, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 77 | Zach Currier | D | L | 1994 | Peterborough, ON | Calgary Roughnecks |
| 79 | Thomas Vela | F | L | 2002 | Burnaby, BC | Rochester Knighthawks |
| 91 | Thomas Hoggarth | F | R | 1995 | Lakefield, ON | Rochester Knighthawks |
| 97 | Haiden Dickson | F | R | 2000 | Delta, BC | Calgary Roughnecks |
Forwards Clay Scanlan and Logan Schuss, as well as defenseman Robert Hudson, have been moved to the Injured Reserve.
Rookies Bennett Smith and Riley Isaacs, as well as veteran goaltender Steve Fryer, have been signed to the Practice Player List.
Calgary will open their 2023-24 NLL campaign on the road in Rochester, taking on the Knighthawks on Saturday December 2nd, before travelling to meet the Seals for Game 2 in San Diego on December 9th.
The Roughhouse will be rockin’ December 30th for the Home Opener Party, with doors open at 5:30pm for a 7:00pm face off. Fans who arrive to the ‘Dome early will enjoy Happy Hour on the concourse featuring $6 14oz draft beer, 6oz wine and 1oz highballs, as well as pizza, cheeseburgers and hotdogs.
2023-24 Home Game Schedule
Sat Dec 30 vs Las Vegas Desert Dogs 7:00PM
Fri Feb 2 vs New York Riptide 7:00PM
Sat Feb 3 vs Toronto Rock 7:00PM
Sun Feb 18 vs Halifax Thunderbirds 5:00PM
Sat Feb 24 vs Philadelphia Wings 7:00PM
Fri Mar 15 vs San Diego Seals 7:00PM
Fri Mar 22 vs Albany Firewolves 7:00PM
Fri Apr 5 vs Saskatchewan Rush 7:00PM
Sat Apr 20 vs Panther City LC 7:00PM
Tickets for 2023-23 Roughnecks home games are on sale Friday, December 1st at 9:00am – visit Ticketmaster.ca 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!”
