Setting The Scene:

The Roughnecks (3–9) are looking to get back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they welcome the Ottawa Black Bears (8-5) to the Rough House with face-off set for 7 p.m. on TSN+, ESPN+ and NLL+.  

The Scotiabank Saddledome will be full of green as the Roughnecks are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada.

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Ottawa (8-5) is riding a four-game win-streak, taking down the Colorado Mammoth 10-5 in Week 15 of NLL action. Jeff Teat remained hot offensively, leading the scoring with seven points (4G, 3A).

The Riggers are coming in looking to keep their winning ways going after beating Rochester 14-7 in Week 15. Goalie Aden Walsh post a career-high 51 saves in the victory. Brayden Mayea also put his stamp on the game scoring another highlight reel goal en route to a five-point night.

Heading into Week 16, Roughnecks forward Haiden Dickson is one point shy of reaching 200 in his NLL career. Face–off specialist Justin Inacio continues to dominate at the dot with 203 wins, putting him second in the league.

Head-To-Head:

This is the second and final meeting between these two teams this season. The Riggers fell to the Black Bears 11-9 on the road in Ottawa back in February and will look to get some redemption back at home.

Players To Watch:

Roughnecks: F Tyler Pace: The veteran forward’s consistent scoring will be looked upon once again against the Black Bears. Pace broke out for a hat-trick and two assists the last time these teams met.

Black Bears: F Jeff Teat: Teat has been red-hot this season, tied for the league lead in goals (35) and points (90) through 13 games.

 

2025-26 Scoring Leaders:

Roughnecks:

Tanner Cook – 63 pts (32G, 31A)

Tyler Pace – 60 pts (18G, 42A)

Haiden Dickson – 43 pts (20G, 23A)

Black Bears:

Jeff Teat – 90 pts (35G, 55A)

Rob Hellyer – 75 pts (25G, 50A)

Reilly O’Connor – 60 pts (19G, 41A)

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