A local lacrosse star was part of the Saskatchewan Rush for their regular season finale last night.
Goaltender Teanna Sieben was signed by the Rush for the team’s regular season finale last night against the Calgary Roughnecks. Sieben participated in the morning shoot-around and warm-ups prior to ball drop. She will also be introduced in the Rush starting lineup.
Sieben, 18, has played the game of lacrosse since she was 13. Sieben is quickly emerging as a star in net, and hopes to play collegiate lacrosse in the United States. She frequently travels to Calgary in order to work with ELEV8 Lacrosse, including Rush player Tor Reinholdt.
Sieben has worked relentlessly to perfect her craft, overcoming plenty of adversity in the process. She was born with influenza pneumonia, and the medication she received to treat the illness left her with profound hearing loss. By age 10, Teanna was almost completely deaf.
At this time, she was approved to have a second cochlear implant surgery. The surgery was a success, and improved her hearing.
“As a deaf athlete, Sieben is an incredible role model for young girls with disabilities,” the Rush stated in a news release. “She encourages fellow young female athletes who face similar challenges to stay the course and follow their dreams. “
Sieben said she was excited to be joining the Rush.
“This opportunity is more than I could have ever imagined, a dream come true,” she said before the game. “Can’t wait to meet the Rush team and be part of such a great experience. It’s such an honour.”
Rush players and coaches were thrilled to have Sieben in the crease and expected her to provide an extra spark heading into the game.
The Rush went on to win the game 11-10, and finish the regular season with a 14-4 record, the best in the league.
