The Calgary Roughnecks General Manager Mike Board announced today the club has signed Jeff Shattler, the National Lacrosse League's 2011 Most Valuable Player, to a two-year contract.  

Shattler is the first Roughnecks player to receive MVP honours since the club joined the NLL in 2001. 

 

The 26-year-old Alberta native's 2011 season accomplishment also marked the first time a West Division team, following the introduction of East and West Divisions in 2004, had a player named the league's MVP.

The 6'0”, 185 lbs., left-handed forward joined the Calgary squad in 2007.  In five seasons with the Roughnecks, Shattler has scored 91 goals, recorded 143 assists and scooped up 234 loose balls.

“Jeff is a versatile and talented player,” said Board. “Coming off a MVP season, he is an important part of our team and will be a key contributor to our future success.”