Source: David Giles, Global News, October 21, 2019 The Saskatchewan Rush traded veteran defender Nik Bilic on Monday to the Vancouver Warriors for a draft pick. Bilic, 30, has spent the last six seasons with the Rush, helping the team win three National Lacrosse League (NLL) championships. He appeared in 88 regular season games with the Rush and 13 playoff games,… Continue reading Nik Bilic traded by Saskatchewan Rush to Vancouver Warriors
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Saskatchewan Rush start 2019-20 season on the road
Source: David Giles, Global News, September 12, 2019 The Saskatchewan Rush will be starting the 2019-20 NLL season on the road against the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. The National Lacrosse League (NLL) released the upcoming season’s schedule on Thursday, days after announcing a new third division. The Rush will take on the Colorado Mammoth on Nov.… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush start 2019-20 season on the road
2 Saskatchewan Rush veterans lost in NLL Expansion Draft
Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, July 9, 2019 The Saskatchewan Rush lost two players in the 2019 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Expansion Draft. Transition Jeff Cornwall and forward Curtis Knight were picked by two separate New York teams on Tuesday. The New York Riptide took Cornwall with their fifth-round pick. The transition has racked up 28 goals… Continue reading 2 Saskatchewan Rush veterans lost in NLL Expansion Draft
Saskatchewan Rush protect 11 players ahead of NLL expansion draft
Source: David Giles, and Ryan Flaherty, Global News, June 26, 2019 For the second straight year, the National Lacrosse League is expanding by two teams and that means another expansion draft is coming. The league’s 11 existing franchises, including the Saskatchewan Rush, released their protected list on Tuesday. Teams could protect 11 players, including a maximum of five… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush protect 11 players ahead of NLL expansion draft
2 veteran leaders re-signing with Saskatchewan Rush
Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, May 9, 2019 Cornerstones of the Saskatchewan Rush’s defence aren’t going anywhere fast. The club has announced the off-season signings of Chris Corbeil and Kyle Rubisch to one-year contracts, pending league approval. “I’m very excited to be coming back,” team captain Corbeil said Thursday in a press release. Read full article… Continue reading 2 veteran leaders re-signing with Saskatchewan Rush
Mark Matthews 8 point night powers Saskatchewan Rush past Philadelphia Wings
Source: The Canadian Press, April 14, 2019 Mark Matthews scored five times including a hat trick in the fourth quarter and added three assists to lead the Saskatchewan Rush (10-6) past the Philadelphia Wings (3-13) 16-11 on Saturday in National Lacrosse League (NLL) play. Ben McIntosh also had five goals for the Rush and Jeff Shattler struck twice with three assists.… Continue reading Mark Matthews 8 point night powers Saskatchewan Rush past Philadelphia Wings
Mark Matthews has four points in Saskatchewan Rush’s win over Colorado Mammoth
Source: The Canadian Press, April 7, 2019 Mark Matthews scored twice and added two assists to power the Saskatchewan Rush (7-6) past the Colorado Mammoth (6-8) 9-7 on Saturday in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action. Ryan Keenan and Robert Church had two goals apiece for the Rush, while Ben McIntosh, Jeff Shattler and Scott Campbell rounded out the attack. Adam Shute… Continue reading Mark Matthews has four points in Saskatchewan Rush’s win over Colorado Mammoth
Saskatchewan Rush heading to NLL playoffs after win over Vancouver Warriors
Source: The Canadian Press, March 31, 2019 Saskatchewan Rush clinch playoff spot with win over the Vancouver Warriors. The Saskatchewan Rush clinched a National Lacrosse League (NLL) playoff berth with a 12-9 win over the Vancouver Warriors on Saturday night. The reigning NLL champions improved to 7-6 on the season with the win, good for second in the West Division. The… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush heading to NLL playoffs after win over Vancouver Warriors
Kyle Buchanan leads San Diego Seals over Saskatchewan Rush 13-12
Source: The Canadian Press, March 24, 2019 The San Diego Seals beat the Saskatchewan Rush 13-12 in National Lacrosse League action Friday night. Kyle Buchanan had four goals and four assists and Garrett Billings had a goal and nine helpers as the San Diego Seals (8-4) edged the Saskatchewan Rush (6-6) 13-12 on Friday in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action. Dan… Continue reading Kyle Buchanan leads San Diego Seals over Saskatchewan Rush 13-12
Saskatchewan Rush add veteran defender at trade deadline
Source: Ryan Flaherty and Thomas Piller, Global News, March 11, 2019 It’s trade deadline day in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the Saskatchewan Rush made a move Monday to bolster their back end as they take aim to defend their title. Scott Campbell from the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2022 entry draft… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush add veteran defender at trade deadline