PHOTOS: Saskatchewan Rush @ Calgary Roughnecks
Photos from the Calgary Roughnecks’ 18-8 win over the Saskatchewan Rush on April 20, 2019 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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NLL: Roughnecks demolish Rush 18-8
The Calgary Roughnecks closed out their 2019 regular season campaign in front of a sellout crowd of 19,289 and delivered the type of game that coaches and players work towards all season long. With a resounding 18-8 victory over the reigning champs from Saskatchewan, Calgary finishes the season with their first winning record since 2014 as well as their first series win against the Rush since 2013. “I thought all…
NLL: Rush find second wind to beat Wings
The Saskatchewan Rush shut out the Philadelphia Wings in the fourth quarter to win on Saturday by a score of 16-11 after being down by two goals at Sasktel Centre. It was the Rush’s second game of the weekend, their first a 14-8 win in San Diego Friday night. After the weekend, they’re now a full game ahead of the Seals for first place in the NLL’s Western Division. “It…
NLL: Strong 3rd period gives Rush 14-8 win, first place over Seals
In a battle for first place in the NLL West Division Friday night, the Saskatchewan Rush defeated the San Diego Seals 14-8. The victory moved the Rush (9-6) a half game ahead of the Seals (9-7) for first. In an otherwise very even contest, it was the third period that decided the game, as the Rush exploded for seven goals—fully half of their game total. Saskatchewan and San Diego battled…
NLL: Rush weather Mammoth comeback bid to take 9-7 win
The Saskatchewan Rush held off a fourth-quarter push by the Colorado Mammoth to earn a 9-7 victory this weekend. The win improved the Rush to 8-6 on the season, bringing them to within a half game of the San Diego Seals for first place in the West Division. The Mammoth drop to 6-9, holding on to fourth place in the division and the last spot in the playoff picture. At…
NLL: Rush ruin Warriors’ chances
The Saskatchewan Rush soundly defeated the Vancouver Warriors on Saturday night and advance to the playoffs with a 12-9 victory. Saskatchewan went into the locker room at halftime with a 10-2 lead over Vancouver. Vancouver tried to come back in the second half but it was too little, too late for the Warriors who are now 2.5 games back of the Colorado Mammoth for the last playoff spot in the…
NLL: Seals solidify hold on first place with 13-12 win over Rush
In a hard-fought battle for first place in the NLL West Division, the San Diego Seals held on to take a 13-12 win over the Saskatchewan Rush on Friday night. The Seals (8-4) extended their lead in the division and continue to show themselves to be more than just another expansion team. The Rush dropped to 6-6 on the season and remain in second place. Although the Seals scored first,…
NLL: Bandits best Rush 12-11 in OT
In a see-saw battle, the Buffalo Bandits earned a 12-11 overtime win against the Saskatchewan Rush in Saturday night action. The Bandits improve to a league-best 11-3 record with the win, while the Rush (6-5) drop to second place in the West Division, behind the surprising expansion franchise San Diego Seals. Buffalo opened the scoring with two quick goals in the first 3:37 of the game. Saskatchewan responded with two…
Rush Take Down Roughnecks in Decisive 15-9 Win
The Saskatchewan Rush built up an early lead on the Calgary Roughnecks Saturday night and never looked back, taking a 15-9 home victory. The win keeps the Rush (6-4) in first place in the NLL West Division, while the Roughnecks (5-6) drop to third. Calgary struck first, with Tyler Pace beating Rush goalie Evan Kirk at the 2:54 mark. But Saskatchewan answered back loudly, going on a 3-0 run over…
Rush Outlast Mammoth for 9-7 Victory
The Saskatchewan Rush never trailed last night as they earned a 9-7 win at home over the Colorado Mammoth. The win vaults the defending NLL champions back into first place in the tight West Division, while the struggling Mammoth remain in fourth place in the division. Saskatchewan opened the scoring just three minutes and 20 seconds into the game when Matthew Dinsdale notched a shorthanded tally. Colorado wouldn’t get on the…