Calgary, AB – The Calgary Roughnecks today announced the National Lacrosse League club has re-signed 33-year-old forward Rhys Duch to a one-year contract.

Duch was originally selected by the San Jose Stealth in the first round, third overall, in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft and was named the 2009 Rookie of the Year after serving on the 2009 All-Rookie Team. The Victoria, British Colombia product has been named to pro teams on three occasions; 2010 All-Pro Second Team and All-Pro First Teams in 2011 and 2013. Duch recorded 74 points (27g, 47a) with Calgary last season, including the overtime game-winner of the NLL Final against the Buffalo Bandits to help the Roughnecks claim the championship title.

“Rhys joined the Roughnecks last season and stepped seamlessly into the team on and off the floor,” said Mike Board, Roughnecks General Manager. “He was a big part of the team winning the NLL championship and we are excited to have him back for another season.”

RHYS DUCH – FORWARD

HOMETOWN: Victoria, BC DOB: July 14, 1986

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 210 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

NLL STATS GP G A PTS PIM LB CTO FO 2019 Regular Season 18 27 47 74 2 66 2 0-0 2018 Regular Season 18 19 46 65 14 73 2 0-0 2017 Regular Season 17 38 56 94 7 70 3 0-1 2016 Regular Season 18 48 63 111 8 83 5 0-0 2015 Regular Season 18 41 62 103 10 63 4 0-0 2014 Regular Season 17 36 44 80 28 83 5 0-0 2013 Regular Season 16 45 51 96 6 62 4 0-0 2012 Regular Season 14 33 46 79 17 84 4 0-0 2011 Regular Season 16 42 48 90 6 74 9 0-1 2010 Regular Season 16 33 53 86 4 70 0 2-3 2009 Regular Season 16 35 54 89 4 97 0 0-1 NLL Career 184 397 570 967 106 825 38 2-6

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