Veteran Saskatchewan Rush offensive dynamo Mark Matthews (pictured) and recently-acquired goaltender Eric Penney achieved personal milestones in Saturday’s 17-16 overtime setback to Panther City in Fort Wort, Texas.
Matthews reached the 800 career point mark when he scored Saskatchewan’s opening goal in the first quarter. Matthews and Dan Lintner each recorded a hat-trick for the Rush. Penney, meanwhile, stopped his 2,000th career National Lacrosse League shot. The 28-year-old was acquired from Philadelphia two weeks ago for a draft pick. Following is the news release from the Rush…..
MARCH 5: Saskatchewan Rush (16) @ Panther City (17) (OT)
WEST COAST BOUND: The Saskatchewan Rush are looking to get back in the win column with a trip to San Diego to take on the Seals.
HATS FLY: Mark Matthews and Dan Lintner collected hat-tricks Saturday night in a overtime setback in Fort Worth, TX. Matthews reached the 800 point milestone when he opened the scoring for the Rush in the first quarter.
MR. 2000: Newly acquired goaltender Eric Penney stopped his 2000th career shot on Saturday. The 28-year-old was traded to Saskatchewan from Philadelphia two weeks ago in exchange for a draft pick.
