Setting The Scene:

The Roughnecks (2–9) are looking to get back in the win column as they head down to New York to take on the Rochester Knighthawks (5-5) Sunday with face–off set for 11 a.m. on TSN+, ESPN+ and NLL+.  

Rochester (5-5) is coming off a 13-12 overtime win in Week 14 against the league–leading Saskatchewan Rush. Ryan Lanchbury led the attack dishing out eight assists, and Zed Williams tucked in five goals en route to the victory.

The Riggers will try to right the ship after a 14-10 loss to Halifax in Week 14. Brayden Mayea and Tanner Cook both posted five points (2G, 3A).

Heading into Week 15, Roughnecks face-off specialist Justin Inacio currently sits third in the NLL with 185 wins. Haiden Dickson is four points away from reaching 200 in his career, while Cook sits six points away from 300.

Head-To-Head:

This is the first and only meeting between these two teams this season. Last season when the teams clashed, the Roughnecks fell 15-10 in the Rough House. Mayea had a four-point night to help lead the attack.

Players To Watch:

Roughnecks: F Tanner Cook: The power forward has been one of the most consistent scorers in the league. His 27 goals on the season rank him ninth in the NLL as he’s on his way to a career-year.

Knighthawks: F Connor Fields: Amongst the league’s top scorers, Fields ranks sixth in the NLL this season in points. The lefty has yet to be held off the scoresheet once this season and has posted multi-point outings in each of his 10 games.

 

2025-26 Scoring Leaders:

Roughnecks:

Tanner Cook – 55 pts (27G, 28A)

Tyler Pace – 54 pts (17G, 37A)

Haiden Dickson – 40 pts (17G, 23A)

Knighthawks:

Connor Fields – 68 pts (29G, 39A)

Ryan Lanchbury – 62 pts (15G, 47A)

Ryan Smith – 43 pts (21G, 22A)

The Roughnecks are back at home on March 14 to host a St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Rough House while they take on the Ottawa Black Bears for the second time this season.

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