Jan 23, 2015
Rush GM/head coach Keenan to return behind the bench Saturday
Edmonton Rush general manager and head coach Derek Keenan will return behind the bench for Saturday's battle against the arch-rival Calgary Roughnecks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Keenan announced at the beginning of the season he would be taking a leave to be with his wife, Wendy during her battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away on January 2.
TSN.ca Staff
Edmonton Rush general manager and head coach Derek Keenan will return behind the bench for Saturday's battle against the arch-rival Calgary Roughnecks at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
"I am very grateful for the support and privacy recently received from the Rush organization, especially our assistant coaches, along with the players and fans," said Keenan.
"The time now is to focus on the game plan for the 2015 NLL season and bringing the Champion's Cup to Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place."
Keenan announced at the beginning of the season he would be taking a leave from bench duties to be with his wife, Wendy during her battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away on January 2.
"There was a never a timeframe set for Derek's return as the needs of his family had to be the first priority," said Rush owner Bruce Urban. "Derek is immensely respected by the players and fans, and I know that they all will be very excited upon his return."
"I am very grateful for the support and privacy recently received from the Rush organization, especially our assistant coaches, along with the players and fans," said Keenan.
"The time now is to focus on the game plan for the 2015 NLL season and bringing the Champion's Cup to Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place."
Keenan announced at the beginning of the season he would be taking a leave from bench duties to be with his wife, Wendy during her battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away on January 2.
"There was a never a timeframe set for Derek's return as the needs of his family had to be the first priority," said Rush owner Bruce Urban. "Derek is immensely respected by the players and fans, and I know that they all will be very excited upon his return."