NLL Saskatchewan Rush

Rush Hour Rally Set for Friday, May 19th

Published on May 11, 2017 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Saskatchewan Rush News Release


SASKATOON, SK - Back by popular demand, the Saskatchewan Rush are excited to host a RUSH HOUR RALLY in downtown Saskatoon where fans can come together and celebrate the start of the team's charge into the 2017 NLL playoffs and their attempt at a third consecutive championship! 

Downtown businesses are encouraged to support Saskatoon's professional sports team by decorating their offices and store-fronts, and asking their staff to dress in green and black.

"The RUSH has come out of nowhere and blown the roof off of our community! What an incredible first two seasons. Let's all get behind the team and cheer them on as they begin another exciting playoff run."- Mayor Clark, Saskatoon

"This is a great opportunity for everyone to come out and show their support for the Rush before their playoff game on Saturday. This is the 2nd consecutive year for the Rush Hour Rally at noon and we're happy to be part of it in Downtown Saskatoon. Everyone is encouraged to attend to cheer on the players, listen to some music, and have a lunch break on this iconic Downtown street." - Brent Penner, Executive Director of Downtown Saskatoon,

The Rush Hour Rally will feature music by Rush DJ: DJ Anchor of Armed with Harmony, food trucks (Big Ben, Smoke Poutine and Mean Green Machine, plus others), street performers, and the Crush Dance Team along with members of the Saskatchewan Rush.

When: Friday, May 19th from 11:30am - 1:00pm.

Festivities will begin at 12:00pm

Hosted by: Dave Thomas, Voice of the Rush.

Where: Downtown on 21st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue

2017 National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup Schedule Announced

Elongated Playoff Schedule Creates New Promotional Window for Teams

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2017 - The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, today announced the 2017 Champion's Cup schedule for the League's 31st year.

In line with its new vision and strategic plan, the NLL will continue its focus on positioning the League and its teams for success with an extended playoff schedule. Division Finals will take place mid-May and Champion's Cup Finals will commence on the weekend of June 2. The new Champion's Cup schedule allows teams an extra week for sales and promotions, as well as enables the League to connect with college lacrosse players and fans during the NCAA field lacrosse championship weekend on May 27-29.

Division Finals will take place on Saturday, May 13 and May 20 in a best of two series. Georgia Swarm, with the best season record in the League (13-5), will take on the Toronto Rock in the East Division Finals. Last year's Champion's Cup winners, Saskatchewan Rush, rank second (12-6) in the League and will compete against the Mammoth in the West Division final.

The East Division and West Division winners will fight for the Champion's Cup in a best of three finals beginning the weekend of June 2-4.

"Extending the playoff schedule one week is a simple, yet important change. It aligns with our ongoing expansion and evolution as a top professional League and is consistent with our strategy to elevate the NLL, our teams, our players and our fans," said Nick Sakiewicz, NLL Commissioner. "In addition to providing our players an additional week to rest and be fully healthy for the Champion's Cup, we're also enabling the two teams and the League more opportunities to maximize media exposure, extend fan promotions and give the Champion's Cup Series the recognition it deserves as the top professional lacrosse championship. It also is the right thing to do respecting the NCAA playoff weekend, where we are very active and excited to connect with the future of the sport." The League will have an on-site presence during NCAA championships - with activations for fans, opportunities to win lacrosse gear from NLL partners, and a chance to meet NLL players.

Playoff games will be live broadcast on NLLTV for subscribers, and available on-demand 24 hours after each match. Twitter Game of the Week will broadcast live starting with game two of the Division Finals.

2017 NLL Playoff Schedule:

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