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Derek Keenan (pictured) has signed a two-year contract extension to be the G-M and co-head coach of the Saskatchewan Rush, although the second year – for 2026-27 – has an option attached to it.
Keenan and co-head coach Jimmy Quinlan directed the Rush to the N-L-L final this past season. The 2025-26 campaign will be the 16th for Keenan with the Rush organization – both here in Saskatoon and in Edmonton before that. Following is the news release from the Rush…..
Derek Keenan Signs Contract Extension
Jul 2, 2025Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatchewan Rush have signed Derek Keenan to a two-year contract extension, the second year being an option for the 2026-27 season.
Keenan will be returning for his 16th season with the Rush, continuing his roles as General Manager and Co-Head Coach.
With the team’s success last season making it to the NLL Finals, Keenan’s goal remains the same.
“I am honoured to be given the opportunity to continue to build towards the ultimate goal of the Saskatchewan Rush – winning an NLL Championship. Our current group of young players and veteran leadership have all of us energized to do the work to get back to the playoffs and get over that final hurdle.”
“I would like to thank the Priestner family and all at Sask Entertainment Group, in particular Steve Hildebrand for trusting me with finishing the job!”
Preparations for the 2025-26 season are underway with upcoming free agency beginning in August and entry draft in September.
