The Saskatchewan Rush’s season came to an end on Saturday with a heartbreaking 12-11 loss to the Toronto Rock, marking their third consecutive year outside of the NLL playoff picture. After a strong finish to the season, the Rush fell one goal short of clinching a playoff spot, leaving a bitter taste for captain Ryan Keenan and the team. Despite inconsistent play throughout the season, the Rush showed signs of promise with breakout performances from several young players, including Zach Manns, Mike Triolo, and Nathaniel Kozevnikov. The team remains optimistic about the future, with the majority of the current core expected to return and star forward Robert Church signing a contract extension. However, there is still work to do as the Rush aim to return to their championship-winning caliber and reach the next level in the 2024-25 season.