The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is hoping Canada’s national game will score big with Saskatchewan residents. Effective immediately, the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club will be relocating to Saskatoon.
The team will be named the Saskatchewan Rush, and will take part in the 2016 National Lacrosse League season. The team’s owner, Bruce Urban, made the announcement on Monday.
“This is a day of mixed emotions as we are very excited about what is to come in Saskatchewan, but at the same time, we are saddened to leave our outstanding Edmonton fans,” Urban said in a written release. “However, I sincerely hope the great fans of Rush Nation will continue to follow the team into Saskatchewan for 2016 and help join in the celebration of the Champion’s Cup season.”
Urban says after 10 years in Edmonton, the team is moving on because they have been unable to secure a long-term arena option.
“We had an incredible end to the 2015 season, and our loyal and passionate fans were a big reason for that. But this is a business decision and it is in our best interest for the continuing future of the franchise to move to Saskatchewan,” Urban said.
The Saskatchewan Rush will call the SaskTel Centre home.
