Minnesota Swarm (5-7 H 1-4 A 4-3)

vs
Edmonton Rush (4-8 H 3-3 A 1-5)

Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 7:00 pm CST
Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, Minnesota

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Regular Season History:

The Swarm will play the Rush for the first time at the X this weekend. The only game between the two teams occurred in the Rush's first season in 2006 in Edmonton. Brock Boyle scored the game winner on February 3 of that year to lead the Swarm to a 7-6 victory. Seven different players scored the seven goals for the Swarm in that game. The seven goals were the least amount of goals the Swarm have scored in a victory. The nickname "Rush" was one of four nicknames that fans had the opportunity to vote for as Minnesota's nickname prior to their first year. Along with the Swarm and Rush, the other two nicknames were Thrill and Bullheads.

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2009 NLL Standings

Former Rush With The Swarm:

Former Swarm With The Stealth:

• Mike Hominuck (10g 24a)
• Andy Secore (17g 30a)

The Swarm will play in San Jose against the Stealth the night before they host the Rush. The Swarm are 1-4 at home this year and have lost seven of their last eight home games dating back to April 19, 2008 when they lost to the Rochester Knighthawks 11-8.

The Rush were struggling mightily before last weekend but got a huge 16-12 win at home against the Toronto Rock. The sixteen goals scored by the Rush were a franchise record for one game. They will play at home against the Portland LumberJax on Friday night before they travel to play the Swarm at the X on Saturday night.

Prediction: Minnesota Swarm 15 Edmonton Rush 9

Minnesota Swarm Promotions:

• 80's Night - Wear 80's attire and receive $10 off of $50 purchase at the Lacrosse (aka Hockey) Lodge
• First 5,000 fans get Swarm Sweatbands and Rally Rags
• Postgame Party at Billy's on Grand

Next Games After This Match Up

• Minnesota (5-7) vs Portland (6-5) - Saturday, April 11 7:00 pm CST
• Edmonton (4-8) at San Jose (5-8) - Saturday, April 11 9:30 pm CST