Omran Wahidy

Setting The Scene:

The Roughnecks (1–5) return home on Jan. 30 to the Scotiabank Saddledome for Week 10 to play host to the Saskatchewan Rush (6–1) as the two rivals meet for the second time this season at 7 p.m. on TSN3 and ESPN+.

Friday night also marks the Riggers Indigenous Celebration at the Saddledome, as the Roughnecks honour Indigenous culture and the roots of the Creator’s Game in front of the Rough House faithful.

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Saskatchewan (6-1) is coming into Week 10 following a bye week and is riding a five-game win streak at the top of the leagues standings. The Rush have led the league in powerplay tallies during their hot stretch.

Heading into Week 10 of the regular season, Roughnecks face-off specialist Justin Inacio sits second in face-off wins this season with 112 and needs just 12 more to reach 500 wins for his career. While sniper Haiden Dickson is just four goals away from reaching 100 in his career.

Head-To-Head:

This is thefinal Battle of the Prairies this regular season.

Calgary and Saskatchewan have already met once this season, with the Rush earning a 16–13 win in Saskatoon. Haiden Dickson and Tyler Pace each had three-goal, seven-point nights

Players To Watch:

Roughnecks: F Brayden Mayea: The second-year forward has scored one in each of his last three outings and is already just five points away from matching his 32 point total from his rookie season. The speedy lefty tallied two goals and four points in a Week 2 meeting against the Rush.

Rush: F Robert Church: Church remains one of the focal points of Saskatchewan’s offence and one of the league’s top producers. The veteran forward comes into the matchup with 12 goals and 30 points.

2025-26 Scoring Leaders:

Roughnecks:

Tyler Pace – 36 pts (11G, 25A)

Tanner Cook – 34 pts (16G, 18A)

Haiden Dickson – 27 pts (11G, 16A)

Rush:

Ryan Keenan – 41 pts (19G, 22A)

Zach Manns – 33 pts (18G, 15A)

Austin Shanks – 33 pts (13G, 20A)

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