When the Saskatchewan Rush signed Austin Shanks to a two-year contract in the off-season, they expected memorable moments from the 30-year-old.
What was likely a little unexpected was how quickly one of the moments would come. Shanks delivered the overtime snipe for the Rush last Saturday to give Saskatchewan a 10-9 victory over the Albany FireWolves to open the 2024-25 National Lacrosse League season.
“That was a crazy game,” Shanks said post-game. “Back and forth going all the way to overtime, quite a few possessions. I was just the one to pot it, but it was all the guys working hard for me.”
Zach Manns led the way with four goals and an assist for the Rush in their Week 1 victory, heaping praise on their off-season splash and the impact he provided immediately to the lineup.
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“That’s why we picked him up right there,” Manns said. “He’s a veteran player, …