Calgary Roughnecks forward Scott Ranger announced today his retirement from the National Lacrosse League. Ranger, a member of the Roughnecks for eight seasons (2007-14), has played over 145 NLL regular season and playoff games combined.
“It was a difficult decision to step away from a game that I love but I have a young family and would like to commit to spending more time at home,” said Ranger. “I am going to miss the fans, my teammates and all those involved in the Roughnecks organization. The sport of lacrosse has given me a lot and I am grateful for my time spent with the Roughnecks and in the community of Calgary. I wish the team continued success this season and in the future.”
“Scott played the game the right way and at the highest level and always led by example, with and without the ball,” commented Roughnecks head coach Curt Malawsky. “He was one of the purest overhand shooters the game has ever seen. He was in top notch shape throughout his career, embodied what the game of lacrosse is all about and never took a night off. It was an honour and a pleasure to both play with him and coach him. Scott will be missed by the Roughnecks both on and off the floor.”
“Scott spent eight of his 10 seasons in the NLL wearing a Roughneck uniform and his contributions offensively on the floor and in the dressing room as a leader are not easily replaced,” said Roughnecks general manager Mike Board. “The NLL is a unique league and sometimes it’s very tough to play because of work and family commitments. Such is the case with Scott who now has a teaching careerand a terrific young family keeping him very busy on Vancouver Island. On behalf of the organization and all Roughnecks fans, we would like to thank Scott for becoming part of the Roughnecks family and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
A native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ranger began his NLL career in 2004 with the San Jose Stealth. After two seasons and nine games played with San Jose, the 31-year-old forward signed with the Roughnecks as a free agent and went on to play 118 regular season games with Calgary, recording 407 points (sixth among all franchise players), including 173 goals, and 351 loose balls. In 2009, Ranger helped the Roughnecks win their second Champion’s Cup, scoring four goals and adding nine assists in three playoff games. Over his 10-year NLL career, the veteran forward recorded 418 points (176 goals, 242 assists) in 127 regular season games and 28 goals along with 26 assists for 54 points in 19 post-season contests.
