Andrew McBride announces retirement after 13 years in NLL
Posted Oct 16, 2015 3:09 pm.
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The longest-serving member of the Calgary Roughnecks is retiring.
Andrew McBride wraps up his career as the franchise leader in regular season games played, playoff games played, regular season penalty minutes and playoff penalty minutes. He captured two National Lacrosse League title with the team and was twice named an NLL All-Star.
“It is with great difficulty that I am today announcing my retirement from playing professional lacrosse,” McBride said.
“I am very humbled to have played the sport I love professionally for as long as I have and feel fortunate to have played my entire 13-year career with the Calgary Roughnecks. It has been an honour to represent this organization and city, especially the last five years as captain, and I will cherish all the memories, particularly winning two championships.”
The 32-year-old has been an important member of the Calgary community and with his time away from the game, he’ll continue his work with the Special Olympics, Right To Play and the Classroom Lacrosse program. He’s also keen on growing the sport, working as Technical Director of the Alberta Lacrosse Association.
“The loyalty and dedication Andrew has given the Roughnecks organization and City of Calgary for well over a decade is something you do not come across often,” Roughnecks head coach and assistant general manager Curt Malawsky explained.
“I am very proud to have played and coached alongside such a great warrior and an even better person who will always be part of the Roughnecks family.”
