Pym: Anything Less Than Calgary Title a Failure
from press release
CALGARY, AB—The Calgary Roughnecks
announced their final roster for the upcoming 2010 National
Lacrosse League (NLL) season today. The 23-man roster will dress
seven new players, with 16 names returning from the 2009 season.
Head Coach Dave Pym is determined to see the Riggers through to
another Champion’s Cup.
“Anything less than a Championship will be a failure,”
says Pym. “We are going to bring a high octane, in-your-face
defensive pressure, a lightning quick attack in transition, lunch
bucket workingman scores, and a no-nonsense work ethic with a
commitment to excellence that our great fans deserve.”
Pym was named head coach in the summer of 2009. He joined the
Roughnecks in 2007 as the team’s assistant coach/offensive
coordinator.
Curt Malawsky, who retired from the NLL after winning the
Champion’s Cup with the Roughnecks last year, will enter his
first year behind the bench as assistant coach/offensive
coordinator. He played for the Roughnecks for two years and played
in the NLL for a span of 12 years before hanging up his jersey.
The Riggers' offense will include returners Kaleb Toth, Jeff
Shattler, Josh Sanderson, Dane Dobbie and Scott Ranger. Craig Conn
and Carlton Schuss have been added, along with transition player
Rob Van Beek.
“We operate a system that taps into the creative talent and
work ethic of a very special group of players,” said Pym.
“Whatever the role, they will fight like cats and dogs to get
it. You can`t help but stand in awe of the leadership coming off
our frontend.”
Tracey Kelusky has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform
list.
"Tracey took care of some summer knicks and is closing in on
completion of his training program,” added Pym.
“He is fully expected to be in the lineup come January
10th.”
Jeff Moleski, Scott Carnegie, Mike Carnegie, Bruce Codd, Andrew
McBride, Peter McFetridge, Mike Kilby and John Lintz return from
the 2009 defense. Curtis Manning, Rob Kirkby, and Craig Gelsvik
have been added.
“Our backend is chalk full of our heart and soul,”
said Pym. “The game sense, strength, athleticism, controlled
aggression and shear love of the game stand outs with this
group.”
Other familiar Riggers are transition players Devan Wray and Nolan
Heavenor, and goaltender Matt King who had an impeccable season
with the Roughnecks in 2009. Chris Levis, formerly from the
Edmonton Rush, will also suit up between the pipes.
Pym has high expectations for the tag-team in net. “We
expect our goalies to stop the ones they should stop, stop the ones
they shouldn’t stop and put up some offensive numbers,”
he said. “They are our last line of defence; they allow us to
take chances as we are confident they can close the door when it
matters most.”
2010 Calgary Roughnecks Roster
No. - Name - Position
4 - Devan Wray - Transition
6 - John Lintz - Defense
7 - Rob Van Beek - Transition
8 - Craig Conn - Forward
9 - Kaleb Toth - Forward
10 - Curtis Manning - Defense
14 - Jeff Moleski - Defense
15 - Rob Kirkby - Defense
16 - Mike Carnegie - Defense
19 - Josh Sanderson - Forward
20 - Bruce Codd - Defense
24 - Scott Carnegie - Defense
26 - Craig Gelsvick - Defense
28 - Carlton Schuss - Forward
30 - Matt King - Goalie
33 - Chris Levis - Goalie
37 - Andrew McBride - Defense
40 - Nolan Heavenor - Transition
44 - Dane Dobbie - Forward
55 - Mike Kilby - Defense
71 - Scott Ranger - Forward
77 - Jeff Shattler - Forward
80 - Peter McFetridge - Defense
“We are a family through and through,” said Pym.
“A tight brotherhood willing to spill as much blood and guts
necessary to reach our goals.”
The Calgary Roughnecks kick-off the 2010 season on Sunday, Jan. 10
at the Pengrowth Saddledome against the Minnesota Swarm.
