The Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse Club has signed three of the eight players selected in the 2018 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft including two first round selections.
Shane Simpson, has signed a one-year contract while Reece Callies and Sean Tyrrell have both agreed to two-year contracts.
SIGNED CALGARY ROUGHNECKS 2018 DRAFT PICKS
SHANE SIMPSON, Defence
HOMETOWN: Hamilton, ON DOB: July 18, 1994 SHOOTS: Right
HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 195 lbs.
2018 NLL DRAFT: First round, sixth overall
2018 TEAM: Six Nations Chiefs (MSL)
REECE CALLIES, Transition
HOMETOWN: Langley, BC DOB: July 27, 1995 SHOOTS: Right
HEIGHT: 6’7” WEIGHT: 240 lbs.
2018 NLL DRAFT: First round, 13th overall
2018 TEAM: Langley Thunder (WLA)
SEAN TYRRELL, Forward
HOMETOWN: Calgary, AB DOB: Dec. 14, 1995 SHOOTS: Right
HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 170 lbs.
2018 NLL DRAFT: Fifth round, 56th overall
2018 TEAM: New Westminster Salmonbellies (WLA)
Roughnecks 2018-19 season tickets are now available for as low as $31/seat for adults and $23/seat for children and students (excludes applicable fees). Visit Ticketmaster or the Scotiabank Saddledome box office to join the Rough House party. Fans can also secure a seat online at CalgaryRoughnecks.com or by calling 1-855-985-5000.
