Saskatchewan Rush vet Church eyeing wins, not records after breaking all-time points mark [Video]

With over a decade of experience under his belt in the National Lacrosse League, the first to win still burns bright for Robert Church.

That especially goes when looking back on tight games for the Saskatchewan Rush, such as their 11-8 loss to the Toronto Rock last weekend to drop their record to 4-2 on the season.

“It’s kind of our offence that’s fallen a little bit short at times,” said Church. “Hopefully we can put it all together [against Albany], we’re playing another awesome goalie in Doug Jamieson. So it’s going to be a battle for us, but we’re ready for it.”

Now after 173 career games with the Rush franchise, Church stands alone atop Saskatchewan’s record books scoring his 689th point since moving with the team from Edmonton to Saskatoon in 2016.

With a two-goal, four-point performance against Toronto, that has moved the 33-year-old into first place in Rush history since …