Saskatchewan Rush ink Curtis Knight to 3-year deal

A key piece of the Saskatchewan Rush offence will be back in the fold.

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) team announced Monday via Twitter they have re-signed forward Curtis Knight to a three-year deal for 2017-19.

After missing the entire 2015 season due to a knee injury, Knight returned to play 15 regular season games with the Rush in 2016. He registered 42 points which was fifth highest on the team.

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The 24-year-old forward had two goals and six assists in four 2016 playoff games as the Rush reclaimed the Champion’s Cup in their first season in the province.

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The Oshawa, Ont., product was the Rush’s first-round pick in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft.

Ryan Flaherty contributed to this story