What to watch for vs. Calgary Roughnecks

Rock Are Finally Home At TD Coliseum

Hamilton, ON – The Toronto Rock will finally return to TD Coliseum in Hamilton tonight to face the Calgary Roughnecks in their Home Opener.  The Rock last played in Hamilton on April 13, 2024, a 13-6 win against Rochester.

Fans can watch the game vs. Calgary at 7:00pm ET on TSN’s digital platform TSN+ via TSN.ca and the TSN App as well as ESPN+.  To stream the game on TSN+ or ESPN+, a paid subscription is required.  Fans can also stream the game live and for free on NLL+.

Here’s what to watch for in Saturday’s matchup.

• Following this morning’s shoot around, the Rock made a series of roster moves. Zack Kearney was placed on the Season Ending Injured Reserve List.  Dan Craig was placed on the PUP List.  Josh Jubenville was activated from the IR.  Isiah Moran-Weekes was activated from the Practice Roster.
• CJ Kirst, Owen Hiltz, and Sam English all made a huge impact in the Rock’s season opener two weeks ago and will attempt to carry that individual success over into tonight’s home opener with hopes of it leading to team success most importantly tonight.
• Nick Rose will also make his return to Rock City and it will be against his former club. Last season, Rose was dealt to Calgary ahead of the trade deadline and played out the 24-25 season with the Roughnecks.  In the off-season Rose signed back in Toronto as a UFA.
• The Roughnecks bench has no shortage of Rock connections. Head Coach Josh Sanderson played some of the best years of his NLL career in a Rock jersey winning a championship with Toronto in 2005.  Riggers’ assistant coach Troy Cordingley was the Rock’s bench boss the last time they won the NLL title in 2011.
• INJURY REPORT: TD Ierlan is on the PUP List after being injured during the PLL summer season. Zack Kearney is on Season Ending IR and Dan Craig is on the PUP List.
• The Rock will have a bye week before playing another game in Rock City on Saturday, December 27 at TD Coliseum in Hamilton when they face the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at 7pm ET.

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