MAMMOTH TRAVELS NORTH TO FACE ROUGHNECKS

The Colorado Mammoth and Calgary Roughnecks renew their rivalry Sunday across the Canadian border. The Mammoth looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season, a 15-12 defeat to the Philadelphia Wings, when it faces off against the Roughnecks at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.

The Mammoth came from behind to beat Calgary at Pepsi Center on Opening Night (Dec. 29) of the National Lacrosse League season after scoring just twice in the first half. Goaltender Steve Dietrich was stellar in his first game for the Roughnecks, but the Mammoth rallied for a 10-9 victory

The Colorado-Calgary West Division rivalry has grown into one of the league’s best, with the Mammoth leading the all-time series 7-6. There have been two overtime games and nine games have been decided by three goals or less. The teams have split the six games played in Calgary.

Coming into this weekend Mammoth forward Gavin Prout is the top assist man in the NLL with 32 and is among the top 10 in scoring with 39 points. Forward Dan Carey leads the team with 16 goals and finds himself among the league’s top-10 snipers.

Calgary’s Lewis Ratcliff isn’t afraid of letting it rip as he is the frontrunner in the NLL with 107 shots and leads the Roughnecks with 14 goals.

Colorado Mammoth (5-1) at Calgary Roughnecks (2-4)
When: Sunday, Feb. 24 – 3 p.m.
Where: Pengrowth Saddledome – Calgary, Alberta
TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainment (airs via tape delay on Monday, Feb. 25 at 10 p.m.)
Radio: KEPN-AM 1600 (live)
Webcast: B2 Networks (live)