Kyle Rubisch has earned the National Lacrosse League's defensive player of the year honours after anchoring the Edmonton Rush's stingy defence. Rubisch had 43 forced turnovers to lead the league in just his second season, and was a key part of an Edmonton defence that held opponents to 175 goals -- the second lowest in the NLL. Full Story.(Photo: Dale MacMillan)
Bold Statement
Goaltender Aaron Bold was brilliant in net for the Rush, making 39 saves on 42 shots as Edmonton manhandled the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League's West Division final 15-3 on Saturday night. Bold and the Rush went 37 minutes and 50 seconds without allowing a goal, an exceptionally long time in indoor lacrosse. Full Story.
Knight Moves
The Rochester Knighthawks earned a trip to the National Lacrosse League final with their first playoff win in Toronto in franchise history. Cory Vitarelli scored four times and the Knighthawks beat Toronto 17-13 on Saturday, ending the Rock's championship reign. Full Story.