Roughnecks edge Rush 12-9

Published on January 22, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Edmonton Rush News Release


Edmonton, AB - Round 2 of the battle of Alberta went to the Calgary Roughnecks as the Edmonton Rush continue to look for that elusive first win. The Rush kept it close in the first half but the Roughnecks scored 4 unanswered goals in the 3rd quarter to take control of the game. Despite a late rally, the Rush are now 0 for 2 against their provincial rivals.

Coming off a loss last night at home, the Roughnecks were vulnerable in the 4th quarter but were bolstered by a power play that went 3 for 6 for the night. The Rush couldn't compete with those numbers and were 1 for 7, failing to capitalize on two 5 on 3 advantages.

The Rush opened up the scoring at 3:40 with a goal by rookie Tyler Heavenor, but less than 2 minutes later Kyle Goundry was left all alone in front of the net and the Roughnecks tied it up. Tempers were hot and it cost the Rush a goal as the ‘necks went ahead on the power play 7 minutes in. Frustrated by a shot from the point by Randy Daly that tied it up, the Roughnecks went down 2 men but the Rush couldn't capitalize, a recurring theme of the night. After 1 quarter the score was tied 2-2.

A behind-the-back goal by Tracey Kelusky put the ‘necks up 3-2 early in the second, but Jimmy Quinlan leaped through the air to tie it up. It didn't take long for the Roughnecks to pull ahead once more as Kelusky scored his second just 16 seconds later. Keeping up the frantic scoring, Chris Stachniak and the Rush scored shorthanded just 54 seconds later. The Rush then ran into penalty trouble, and it cost them as Kaleb Toth made it 5-4 at 9:43. On another power play goal by Jason Wulder, the Roughnecks went up 6-4 and then started to pull away with the score at the half being 7-4.

The Rush had another 5 on 3 advantage midway through the 3rd and failed to score again, surrendering a goal to the ‘necks just seconds after the advantage ended. The Roughnecks didn't let up as Jason Wulder netted a hat trick and made it 9-4. A goal by Kevin Dostie made it 10-4 which prompted Rush coach Paul Day to change goalies, but Dwight Maetche let in the first shot he faced as the ‘necks started to run away with it.

The Rush got their first powerplay goal of the game in the 4th quarter on a goal by Kerry Susheski, and Jimmy Quinlan made it 11-6 with a goal a minute later. This sparked the Rush and the fans, leading to goals by Brad Dairon, Tyler Heavenor, and Jimmy Quinlan to make it 11-9. Despite dominating the final quarter and outshooting the Roughnecks 48-38, the Rush's comeback fell short and they lost 12-9.

Leading the way for the Rush were Jimmy Quinlan (3G, 4A) and Kerry Susheski (1G, 3A), while Jason Wulder (3G, 1A), Tracey Kelusky (3G, 4A), and Kaleb Toth (2G, 5A) led the Roughnecks to victory.

Round 3 of the battle of Alberta is on Friday, Feb. 17 in Calgary. The Roughnecks will continue their road trip on Jan. 27 in Arizona to battle the Sting. Edmonton now heads out on the road to collide with the Toronto Rock on Friday, Jan. 27. The game can be seen on Sportsnet at 5:30MT.

Professional lacrosse invades Edmonton with the inaugural season of the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. The Edmonton Rush next home game is against the Minnesota Swarm on February 3 at Rexall Place. Professional indoor lacrosse combines the physical play of hockey with the high scoring, fast pace and play-making style of basketball. Purchase tickets at (780) 732-RUSH or Ticketmaster. For more information on the Edmonton Rush, please visit www.edmontonrush.com.

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