General Manager and Head Coach Derek Keenan announced today the Rush have signed forward Corey Small to a three year agreement.
“Corey Small is another foundation player who along with owner Bruce Urban shows long term commitment to the success of the Rush with the signing of multi-year agreement” states Keenan
The Rush forward selected ninth overall in the NLL 2009 Entry Draft, did not play the 2014 NLL Season for the Rush due to injury and took the year for a full recovery.
“Corey’s commitment to taking the proper recovery from the injury is the result of the excellent recovery and great success he had during the off season playing summer ball” continues Keenan.
“We can’t wait to see Corey back on the turf at training camp, his presence will add another dangerous weapon to our offense.”
In four seasons with the Rush, Small has played 62 games for 87 goals, 127 assists for 214 pts. Small played for the St. Catherine Athletics in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League from to 2004 to 2008. In 2005, he won the Gaylord Powless Sportsmanship Award. During his 5 years for the Athletics, Small totaled up 127 goals and 278 points in just 102 games. He would also round up 40 goals and 77 points in 30 playoff games.
The Rush have also signed last year rookie sensation Riley Loewen to a 3-year agreement. Loewen, the 11th overall draft selection in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft played15 games in 2014 and had an immediate impact on the Rush offense with 17 goals, 19 assists for a total of 36 points in his rookie year.
Edmonton Rush training camp will begin on Saturday, November 22nd at the Leduc Recreation Centre. The Rush will announce their full training camp schedule, including exhibition games, in the coming weeks.
2014 Edmonton Rush Season Tickets are now on sale. For more information, please visit www.edmontonrush.com or phone 780 732-RUSH to speak with a ticket representative and get your tickets to the 10th year of the Edmonton Rush.
