Rush Rookie McIntosh NLL Rookie of the Month
February 5, 2015 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Edmonton Rush News Release
Edmonton, AB---Rush rookie forward, Ben McIntosh has a thing for being first. He was selected first overall in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft and now is the first Rookie of the Month award winner for the start of the 2015 NLL Season.
The National Lacrosse League has announced the Rookie of the Month award winner for January of the 2015 NLL regular season, Rush forward, Ben McIntosh.
Edmonton Rush forward Ben McIntosh, the first overall pick of the 2014 NLL Draft out of Drexel University, won NLL Rookie of the Month after leading all first-year players in goals (11), assists (10) and points (21) in January. The Coquitlam, B.C. native's 11 goals rank tied for seventh among all players while his 21 points are tied for 17th in the NLL overall.
"Ben has obviously been a great addition to our team," said Rush general manager and head coach Derek Keenan.
"He's showing a lot of poise and parts to his game that may go unnoticed by some. He's a complete player and continues to get more comfortable with his teammates and improve every game. "
McIntosh has posted at least two goals and three or more points in all four of his games played this season including an eight-point (4+4) performance in a Week 5 win to help Edmonton get back to .500 with a 2-2 record. The eight points tied a Rush franchise record for most points in a single game.
The NLL Monthly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the league's general managers and head coaches.
The Rush this weekend are off the field again with another bye. The Rush will travel to Denver next Friday, February 13 for the first away-home regular season series with divisional rivals the Colorado Mammoth. The Rush currently at .500, 2-2, return to Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place, Faith and Family Day, Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 pm against the Colorado Mammoth, presented by Christenson Developments and Avision Young, all kids 12 and under get in FREE courtesy of Booster Juice .
Tickets available by calling your Rush sales representative to reserve seats at 780 732-RUSH and more information available at www.edmontonrush.com.
Additionally the NLL announced, Toronto Rock's Josh Sanderson wins Player of the Month.
Toronto Rock forward Josh Sanderson, who leads the league in both points (34) and assists (29), has won the NLL Player of the Month award as the Rock sit atop the East Division standings with a league-best 4-1 record.
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National Lacrosse League Stories from February 5, 2015
- Rush Rookie McIntosh NLL Rookie of the Month - Edmonton Rush
- Rock Looking for Fans to be Superheroes Raising Funds for Heart & Stroke Foundation - Toronto Rock
- Stealth Games to be Televised on Shaw TV - Vancouver Stealth
- Josh Sanderson Named Player of the Month - Toronto Rock
- NLL Announces Monthly Awards for January - NLL
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