The Colorado Mammoth were a big test for Saskatchewan, having not lost in four contests.Ìý
The Rush were equal to the task, coming out on the right side of a 12-10 game for their first win at the SaskTel Centre, in front of 8,600 passionate fans.Ìý
It was 9-9 heading into the final frame, the two teams exchanged blows all game long. Robert Church gave Saskatchewan their first lead of the tilt in the fourth quarter, scoring his sixth of the season. It would stand to be the eventual game winner.Ìý
Captain Chris Corbeil later sealed the deal with his fourth goal of the campaign. He finished the night with a goal and an assist.
"I really thought we left it all out there," Rush GM/head coach Derek Keenan said after the tilt. "Our defence got better as the game went on and Aaron Bold played huge in the fourth quarter and made some big saves under duress. I thought Greer and Matthews, from and offensive perspective, took the game over and Robert Church got that huge goal."
Bold finished the game with 35 saves.
On deck for the Rush is a game against the Calgary Roughnecks at the SaskTel Centre Feb 5.
Saskatchewan is partnering with the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre for the clash with Calgary. There will be bins and volunteers stationed at every entrance into SaskTel Centre, ready to take food donations when doors open at 6 p.m.Ìý
Fans can also get their picture taken with the Champion's Cup for any financial donation to the Food Bank.
Marketing and Partnerships Vice President, Andrew Haughian, says they want to bring the club closer to the community.
"The mandate of the Saskatchewan Rush is to serve the community in which we play. Anytime we can bulid a partnership that positively impacts our community is something we will jump at the chance to get involved with. We would like to rally Rush Nation together to open their hearts and bring in non-perishable food items with them to Friday's night game."
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