The Saskatchewan Rush saw their 2026 season come to an end following a quarterfinal loss to the Toronto Rock. The game, held at the Toronto arena, saw the Rush unable to keep pace with the Rock's offensive onslaught, ultimately falling by a score of 12-8.
Game Recap
Toronto jumped out to an early lead, scoring four goals in the first quarter. The Rush responded with two goals of their own, but the Rock maintained a 6-4 advantage at halftime. In the third quarter, Toronto extended their lead to 9-5, and despite a late rally by Saskatchewan, the Rock held on for the victory.
Key Performances
Rush forward Robert Church led the team with three goals and two assists, while goaltender Evan Kirk made 35 saves. For Toronto, Tom Schreiber recorded four goals and three assists, and Nick Rose stopped 40 shots.
The loss marks the end of a season that saw the Rush finish fourth in the NLL's West Division with a 9-9 record. Head coach Jeff McComb praised his team's effort but acknowledged the disappointment.
"We battled all year, and I'm proud of the guys, but it's tough to go out this way," McComb said. "Toronto is a great team, and they deserved to win tonight."
The Rush will now turn their attention to the offseason, where they will look to retool and come back stronger for the 2027 campaign.
