McIntosh nets 2 for Saskatchewan Rush to hold lead over Rochester
Rush now sit in second place, with 4-2 record in West Division
A flurry of seven goals in the first quarter was enough to seal the win for the Saskatchewan Rush as they took on the visiting Rochester Knighthawks Friday night at the SaskTel Centre in front of more than 11,000 fans.
Forward Ben McIntosh's two goals in the first frame helped the Rush jump ahead of the Kinghthawks 7-1 by the end of the first quarter. That early lead was all the Rush needed as they kept it throughout the game, finishing with an 11-8 final score.
Zack Greer and Mark Matthews also had a pair of goals apiece for the Rush, who now have a 4-2 record and sit in second place the National Lacrosse League's West Division. Kyle Rubisch, Curtis Knight, Jeff Cornwall, Chris Corbeil and Robert Church rounded out the attack.
Dan Dawson scored four times for Rochester (3-3), which also got goals from Cody Jamieson, Sid Smith, Joe Resetarits and Joe Walters. The team now sits in third place in the league's East Division.
Saskatchewan's Aaron Bold made 29 saves for the win. Matt Vinc turned away 47 shots in defeat.
Saskatchewan was three for eight on the power play while the Knighthawks scored three times on four attempts.
The Rush will remain at home for their next game when they host Buffalo on Friday, Feb. 26.
