Month: December 2021

Calgary Flames likely to pull out of new arena deal, says Calgary mayor

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So what does this mean for the Roughnecks? Nothing at the moment, but it is a situation worth monitoring.

So what will happen if the Flames cannot get a new arena in Calgary? It’s too early to speculate, but relocation could be one option.

You can find the full article HERE

Calgary’s mayor says the Flames intend to pull the plug on the events centre deal, meant to replace the iconic Saddledome in Victoria Park.

At a press conference Tuesday evening, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said she spoke with Murray Edwards, primary shareholder of Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corp (CSEC), who informed her the events centre deal would not be proceeding forward.

Rush vs Ravens on TSN

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The December 17 matchup between the Rush and Warriors drew 50,000 on TSN

While the 50K falls well short of the 88K viewers on Dec 4. The Dec 17 match was a 5k improvement over the Dec 11 match up between the Roughnecks and Rush.

 

 

Zach Higgins Update

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Thank you to everyone who reached out and to all my teammates for the support! I’m feeling good and looking forward to getting back after the holiday break!

You can find the full tweet HERE

 

Toronto Rock Lacrosse owner expects big crowds in Hamilton once COVID-19 settles down

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You can find the full article HERE

If Dawick has any doubts this is going to work, he’s not showing it. That opening night crowd will soon be the low-end number for attendance, he says. He expects FirstOntario Centre’s lower bowl to regularly be full — again, once the pandemic is under control — and for seats in the upper deck to be in demand. Ticket sales for the next home game a month away are already strong.

Goalie Fight

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During the Hawks and Firewolves game we got to see a rare goalie fight between Ryan Hartley of the Hawks and Ethan Woods of the Firewolves.

You can find the clip HERE

Now the leagues and its member clubs need to include  this clip in future marketing campaigns.

 

Toronto 12 Philadelphia 9

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Box Score

Attendance 5024

Philly led 5-4 at halftime and forgot that they still had thirty minutes left to play.

The Rock took control of the game outscoring the Wings 4-1 in the third quarter. As the Wings offense kept dropping passes, and working on their outside offense. Maybe the Wings are trying out for the PLL?

Rob Hellyes led the Rock with three goals and three assists, while Nick Rose made 39 saves for the Rock.

Zach Higgins played 44:05 before going to the locker room, as a shot from Rock player, made its way through Higgins mask and made contact with Higgins face.

At last check Higgins was going through the NLL’s concussion protocol.

Nolan Clayton replaced Higgins and made nine saves on twelve shots.

If anyone has seen Ben MacIntosh, please tell him to report to the Wells Fargo Center.

 

Up Next

Sat Jan 8 Toronto at Buffalo 7:30 PM ET

Sat Jan 8 Georgia at Philadelphia 12:00 PM ET

 

Rochester 16 Albany 7

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Box Score

Attendance 4,885

Well the NLL returned to Albany, and the Hawks spoiled the party by spanking the Firewolves 16-7, in front of 4,885 fans, but hey at least we got to see a goalie fight.

Holden Cattoni led the Hawks with four goals and added five assists. Ryan Hartley, made 27 saves in just over 48 minutes of action. Joel Waston saw mop up duty and made 8 saves on 11 shots.

Up Next

Sat Jan 8 Saskatchewan at Albany 7:00 PM ET

Sat Jan 8 Calgary at Rochester 7:00 PM ET