As mentioned in previous articles, the Rush defensive corps was an area that needed to be upgraded in the offseason and that is something that they have done, by adding defenseman Jakob Doucet into the fold. Doucet, played his minor lacrosse in BC with the New Westminster, and was able to help secure the defense. He is gritty and shows true determination in his play and his 74 penalty minutes…
As the season approaches, we have a great opportunity to look at a few other players, aside from Aaron Bold, who have the ability to become breakout players in 2016 for the Saskatchewan Rush. This roster no doubt is loaded with talent, so it should come as no surprise that potential is there. But who will step to the foreground and help carry this team in 2016? Let’s start with…
With free agency well underway, many have wondered about the likelihood of Aaron Bold repeating his success in 2016 and leading the Rush on another deep drive into the playoffs. It is no doubt that Bold was the MVP of the Rush last season and much of the credit belongs to him and his stellar playoff success when we look at the Rush’s championship last year. However, critics wonder if he…
Current FAs: Aaron Bold (franchised), Zack Greer (qualified), Nik Billic, Jeff Cornwall Strengths: Right side shooter Needs: Secondary left handed shooter, left handed defense, transition Draft Position: 9, 12, 14, 18, 24, 31, 40, 47, 55 Notes: Curtis Knight returns next season after missing all of the 2015 season. As the defending champs enter the free agency period, it is with great relief that few of the players from the championship squad…
Dear Saskatchewan Rush, Welcome Home! You have come to a province that has been craving a second professional sports franchise for years and a province that will welcome you with open arms. You should know this province is a football-mad province and that you may struggle initially with competing with our beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders, but this province will certainly come to love, value, appreciate and want you just as badly….