SASKATCHEWAN 11 TORONTO 9

TORONTO – Ben McIntosh had a hat trick to lead the Saskatchewan Rush past the Toronto Rock 11-9 on Friday night in National Lacrosse League action.

Zack Greer, Jeremy Thompson and Curtis Knight all struck twice for the Rush (8-3). Mark Matthews and Jarrett Davis also chipped in.

Kasey Beirnes and Stephan Leblanc both scored hat tricks for Toronto (3-8). Scott Johnston, Brett Hickey and Rob Hellyer rounded out the attack.

Aaron Bold made 29 saves for the win in net as Nick Rose turned aside 40-of-50 shots in defeat.

Saskatchewan went 3 for 9 on the power play while the Rock converted on all three of their opportunities.

The Rush are home to Toronto Saturday at 7:30 pm at SaskTel Centre.

(The Canadian Press)