The Calgary Roughnecks have signed 2026 NLL Entry Draft first-round selections Joey Spallina and Chad Palumbo to three-year contracts.
Spallina was selected fifth overall by Calgary following a standout collegiate career at Syracuse University, where he recorded 333 points (143 goals, 190 assists) in 71 games. The skilled forward earned Second Team All-American honours and also brings international box lacrosse experience, helping Team USA capture silver at the 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championship.
Palumbo was selected seventh overall after an impressive career at Princeton University. The Newton, Massachusetts product registered 163 points (102 goals, 61 assists) in 53 games and earned First Team All-Ivy League honours.
The two first-round picks add another wave of young talent to the Roughnecks’ roster as the club prepares for the 2026-27 NLL season.
The Riggers will open the regular season on the road against the Halifax Thunderbirds on Friday, Dec. 4, before returning to the Rough House for their home opener against the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday, Dec. 19. GET SEASON TICKETS HERE
