Beirnes To IR, Caputo To Active Roster

Veteran Forward Will Be Unavailable This Weekend

Oakville, ON – Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced a pair of roster moves leading into this weekend’s games against at home to Georgia on Friday night and at Rochester on Saturday evening.

Veteran Forward Kasey Beirnes suffered a lower body injury early in Sunday’s 11-7 win over the Calgary Roughnecks and did not finish the game. The 37-year old from Elora, ON recorded seven goals and seven assists for 14 points through five games. He has been placed on the Injured Reserve – First Level and will be unavailable this weekend.

Taking his spot on the active roster is forward Phil Caputo. The Brampton, ON native is 23-years old and is in his first season with the Rock after spending the 2016 season with the New England Black Wolves. Caputo played in the Rock’s home opener on January 14 against the Saskatchewan Rush and scored a goal and added an assist.

Tomorrow night’s game at Air Canada Centre against the Georgia Swarm will be a battle for top spot overall in the NLL. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a limited edition Nick Rose bobblehead courtesy of Bachly Construction. For tickets, please call 416-596-3075 or visit torontorock.com.