Rush vs Rock: Home-Court Advantage in Playoff Showdown

0:00It's April 20th, you're listening to Calgary News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. The Saskatchewan Rush are set to clash with the Toronto Rock in the first round of the National Lecross League playoffs. They locked in home court advantage with an overtime victory over Toronto in their final regular season game last Saturday, flipping the script on. What could have been a road battle? The Rush kicked off the year on fire, dropping just one of their first ten games and holding the top spot in the standings for much of the early stretch. That early momentum faded against powerhouse squads like the Colorado mammoth and Buffalo Bandits, leading to a rough patch of losses that players now. See as key learning moments to sharpen their edge. Team voices highlight how those setbacks built resilience, and the home fans at SassTel Center are expected to bring unmatched energy for this. Do or die match up. This Saturday's winner takes all game has the Rush fired up and primed to advance, carrying that fresh win into playoff intensity.