Saskatchewan Rush open season with win over Calgary Roughnecks

Mark Matthews and Robert Church both had two goals andthree assists as the Saskatchewan Rush got past the CalgaryRoughnecks 10-8 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse Leagueaction.

The win marks the team's first win of the season, which was also their first regular season game.

Zack Greer also had a pair of goals for the Rush (1-0). BenMcIntosh, Adrian Sorichetti, Chris Corbeil and Riley Loewen roundedout the attack.

Dane Dobbie scored a hat trick for Calgary (0-1), which got twogoals and two assists from Curtis Dickson. Dan MacRae, Wesley Bergand Jeff Shattler had the others.

Aaron Bold made 37 saves for the win in net as Frankie Sciglianoalso kicked out 37 shots in defeat. Mike Poulin played 23 seconds ofrelief for the Roughnecks and made one save.

Saskatchewan was 1 for 4 on the power play while Calgary scoredfour times on eight opportunities.