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The chants began nearly 20 minutes before the opening faceoff.

They continued eight minutes before the first ball would be placed in the circle and the chanting carried on late in the third quarter, and again and again in the final quarter.

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They were still shouting the refrain out loud after the game.

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“We want the Cup … We want the Cup …We want the Cup.”

They’ve got it.

Saskatchewan Rush and their fans celebrated yet another National Lacrosse League championship title Saturday night before 13,645 fans at SaskTel Centre, where the Rush prevailed in Game 3 of a best-of-three final series with a 15-10 win over the visiting Rochester Knighthawks.

Rush forward Jeff Shattler, a key free-agent signing in the off-season, was named the playoff MVP after elevating his game when it counted the most. Shattler felt that maybe he had played his best games of his life in the NLL final.

“Those were two to remember,” said Shattler, his voice dwarfed by the deafening noise of the cheering crowd. “I wanted it, man. I wanted it since I got here. That’s why I came here because these guys had what it takes. I wanted to win a championship and we won it. I’m so glad for these guys.”