The Saskatchewan Rush will finally hit the Co-op field turf at SaskTel Centre Saturday December 8th when they take on Calgary in NLL preseason action.

The defending league champions open training camp Friday in Toronto and play their first preseason game Sunday against the Rock in their Toronto training facility.

The Rush resume training camp Friday December 7th at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre in Saskatoon with workouts continuing throughout the weekend.

The National Lacrosse League regular season opens Friday December 15th with six teams in action. The Rush don’t play their first regular season game until December 28th in Rochester with the home opener slated for Saturday January 5th against the expansion San Diego Seals.

The championship banner will also be raised at SaskTel Centre as part of the home opening ceremonies.

Opening face off for both the preseason and home games in Saskatoon will be at 7:30 p.m with the broadcasts on 92.9 THE BULL beginning with the Rush-Hour pregame show at 6:30..