Rush ramps up entertainment value
January 4, 2006 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Edmonton Rush News Release
EDMONTON, ALBERTA- When the fast paced, high scoring, hard hitting game of professional lacrosse debuts in Edmonton Friday, it will introduce a new brand of sports entertainment to the City of Champions with an Orange Country Chopper, a mischievous mascot, a monster truck, Edmonton's Crush dance team, an interactive DJ, and some rowdy Road Hammers.
The Edmonton Rush inaugural game will be a non-stop sensory spectacle that will keep the crowd entertained and wondering what will happen next. It will be the first chance for the public to experience the exciting sport of Lacrosse and the unconventional activities that are a part of the game atmosphere. Fans can take a thrill ride on the team's full-sized Monster Truck before the game. Inside, they will be introduced to the acrobatic mascot, along with the league's hottest new dance team - Edmonton's Crush. The arena will also be rocking, with a crowd level DJ, who will mix music live over the game action.
The first game is also OCC Night. The first and only Orange County Chopper in Canada will be unveiled during the highly anticipated half time show. The Orange County Choppers created a custom Edmonton Rush chopper to serve as a signature piece and inaugural memento for the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club. One lucky season ticket holder will win a trip for two to New York to meet the cast and crew of American Chopper at the OCC shop. Three other lucky fans will win a mini replica of the Rush Orange County Chopper.
The 2005 Canadian Country Music Band of the Year, The Road Hammers will take half time into overdrive. The Road Hammers are a five-piece no-nonsense, kick-ass mix of Country, Southern Rock and Blues who sing songs of maverick culture and the open road. The band will sing its signature truckin' classics such as "East Bound and Down", "Keep On Truckin" and the autobiographical flagship anthem "I'm A Road Hammer". With songs that explore the universal themes of losin', lovin âand livin' -all delivered in an amazingly fierce package - this fleet of melodic mayhem is sure to haul in a huge response at the Rush home opener.
BE A PART OF HISTORY! Professional lacrosse invades Edmonton with the inaugural season of the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League as The Edmonton Rush takes on the San Jose Stealth on January 6th at Rexall Place. Professional indoor lacrosse combines the physical play of hockey with the high scoring, fast pace and play-making style of basketball. Purchase tickets at (780) 732-RUSH or Ticketmaster. For more information on the Edmonton Rush, please visit www.edmontonrush.com.
National Lacrosse League Stories from January 4, 2006
- Stealth announce radio station partnership - San Jose Stealth
- Rush ramps up entertainment value - Edmonton Rush
- Wings' Greenhalgh Named National Lacrosse League Player And Rookie Of The Week - Philadelphia Wings
- Knighthawks to host radio show on WHTK 1280-AM Saturday afternoons - Rochester Knighthawks
- Greenhalgh, Roik Win NLL Week One Player Awards - NLL
- Mayor welcomes Rush - Edmonton Rush
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