Saskatchewan Rush down Calgary Roughnecks 10-6

The Saskatchewan Rush downed the Calgary Roughnecks 10-6 in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action on Saturday at SaskTel Centre.

Rush’s offence was led by Mark Matthews, who had a hat trick and four assists in front of a crowd of 15,075 in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan was five-for-five on the power play.

Roughnecks forward Wesley Berg recorded four goals and two assists. Calgary scored on all three of its power plays.

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Saskatchewan goaltender Evan Kirk was named the game’s first star for totalling 37 saves in the win. Christian Del Bianco stopped 42 shots for Calgary.

The Roughnecks (4-6) will face the Rush one more time in the regular season on April 28.

The recent victory secured a NLL playoff spot for the Rush (9-2).

Saskatchewan will host the Vancouver Stealth next on March 3.