Cliff McCaig

NLL: Roughnecks refusal to lose results in back-to-back weekend wins

February 13, 2023

These are the dates coaches circle on the calendar – the daunting double-header weekend. It has the potential to reveal your team as a legit playoff contender or it can expose all of the weaknesses you really possess. Just two weeks ago, the Calgary Roughnecks came off a crushing OT loss to the Toronto Rock that could’ve put this team on life support – especially if this weekend went badly….

NLL: Rock steal win from Roughnecks in overtime

February 1, 2023

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The Toronto Rock exploded out of the gates like a thoroughbred horse Saturday night in Calgary. In the blink of an eye it was 7-1 and with their stocked stable, it appeared that Toronto would be able to ride out a comfortable victory. The young and persistent Roughnecks would not be discouraged though and mounted a furious comeback in the final minutes to draw even at the end of regulation….

NLL: Roughnecks find their inner Rocky and get redemption against Seals

January 17, 2023

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After watching Saturday night’s rematch between Calgary and San Diego, one couldn’t help but think back to the original Rocky and Rocky II movies from the 70’s. If you recall, a young Rocky Balboa fights the heavyweight champ, Apollo Creed, and takes a beating for most of the fight. A late surge falls short and Creed wins the bout. Fast forward to Rocky II and a hardened Balboa, urged on…

NLL: Dickson, Dobbie shine in return to Calgary and win over Roughnecks

January 2, 2023

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The buildup was palpable. From the moment San Diego landed the biggest free agent in the entire NLL, the eyes of the league were focused on this night. The return of Curtis Dickson to Calgary. Arguably one of the most beloved players in franchise history, “Superman” had wowed Roughneck fans for over a decade with highlight reel goals and dominant offensive performances. Bitter sweetly, the Rigger faithful were again treated…

NLL: New attitude Roughnecks prevail over Warriors in front end of home-and-home series

December 14, 2022

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A new era of Roughnecks lacrosse began Saturday night in Calgary. A team once known for their lethal offensive weapons – now transformed into a “defense first” team. The first test for the new attitude Riggers were the Vancouver Warriors who were looking to atone for a first week beating at the hands of the Toronto Rock. In a chippy, closely contested game, Calgary scored two late goals propelling them…

NLL: Roughnecks plan to score by committee in 2022-23

December 8, 2022

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The 2022/23 edition of the Calgary Roughnecks will have a familiar look to it save for the biggest off-season move in the entire National Lacrosse League. Trades, signings, rookies and more – let’s dive into the players taking to the floor on Saturday night. Offense For the first time in 11 years, there’ll be no Curtis “Superman” Dickson on the right side of the Roughnecks’ offense. Dickson and his…

President’s Cup: Ladner Pioneers win coveted Sr. B trophy

October 5, 2022

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After a two-year hiatus, the President’s Cup tournament returned to Edmonton where seven teams from across Canada competed for the crown of top Senior B team in the nation. The Edmonton Miners – winners of the last three President’s Cup’s – played host at the 1,600 seat Bill Hunter Arena. The teams that qualified for the tournament were: Edmonton Miners (RMLL), Akwesasne Bucks (CanAm), Six Nations Rivermen (OLA), Capital Region…

NLL: Mammoth defeat longtime playoff foe in quarterfinal

May 8, 2022

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For years, there’s been an immovable object that has stood in the way of the Colorado Mammoth. That object was the Calgary Roughnecks and on Friday night the Mammoth finally smashed through and defeated their longtime playoff foe with a convincing 16-12 victory. The Mammoth played a textbook road game highlighted by two four-goal runs in the second half to secure their berth in the West Conference Finals. Connor Robinson…

NLL: Calgary holds off Colorado, secures home floor quarterfinal

May 3, 2022

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Despite the Calgary Roughnecks and the Colorado Mammoth having already clinching their spots in the 2022 NLL Postseason, there was still the matter of home field advantage to settle. If you thought either team was satisfied to coast into the playoffs, then it took only six seconds for you to change your mind. Colorado’s Zed Williams absolutely wall-papered Ethan Ticehurst off the opening faceoff with an illegal body check and…

NLL: Two-win weekend for Roughnecks

April 13, 2022

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Opportunity came knocking at the Calgary Roughnecks door this weekend in the form of yet another gruelling doubleheader. An opportunity to move above .500 for the first time this season was at stake, but more importantly an opportunity to further secure the third and final playoff spot in the West. Up first, a Friday night matchup against the eastern powerhouse Halifax Thunderbirds. Holding a slight 6-5 lead at the half,…

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