Let’s get to know another one of our fresh faces! This time it’s rookie forward, Noah Manning.
Manning was drafted in the first round (ninth overall) by the Roughnecks in the 2025 NLL Draft. The right-shooting B.C. product has wasted little time proving he belongs in the NLL. In six games this season, Manning has posted 17 points (7G, 10A) which ranks him third in rookie scoring in the league.
The Victoria native, who is beginning to put his stamp on the team, says, “I’ve been loving Calgary, I think it’s a great city,” he said. “Team wise, I’m starting to make some really good friends and just kind of getting to know them and playing with them so, yeah, it’s been good, feeling a little more comfortable out there and just trying to keep bonding as a team.”
Nickname: Manner
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 175 lb.
Birthdate: Aug. 5, 2003
Hometown: Victoria, B.C.
Shoots: Right
Q: How did you get into lacrosse?
A: My parents started taking me when I was a young kid to Victoria Shamrock games, so I’d go and watch with them and then I just fell in love with the game and picked it up as quick as I could.
Q: Do you have any superstitions?
A: One hundred percent. I’ll change up my suit every game if we lose. I also have a pair of lucky underwear that I wear.
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Vancouver Warriors at the Scotiabank Saddledome. (Photo by Angela Burger/Calgary Flames)
Q: Occupation?
A: In school to become a teacher.
Q: When you’re not playing lacrosse, what’s your biggest hobbies?
A: I love to golf, go to the lake and hangout with my buddies.
Q: A fun fact about yourself?
A: I am unbelievably good at NHL games on Xbox.
Q: Morning person or night owl?
A: I would say night owl, I do not like the mornings.
Q: Favourite athlete growing up?
A: Sidney Crosby.
Q: If you could be a pro in any other sport, what would it be?
A: Golf.
Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I wanted to be a lacrosse player, but I’d also say a teacher. I’ve wanted to be a teacher for a long time.
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Buffalo Bandits at the Scotiabank Saddledome. (Photo by Angela Burger/Calgary Flames)
Q: Typical game day meal?
A: Turkey club sandwich.
Q: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Chicken fingers.
Q: Go-to Pre-game song?
A: Mockingbird by Eminem.
Q: Favourite TV show or movie?
A: Family Guy
Q: Favourite cheat meal after win?
A: Chick-fil-A for sure, or Taco Bell, either one.
Q: Dream vacation spot?
A: I’d probably say Hawaii, seems awesome.
Q: Go-to karaoke song?
A: Love Yourself, by Justin Bieber
