Rush to play exhibition game against Portland
December 14, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Edmonton Rush News Release
EDMONTON, ALBERTA- The Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club will play an exhibition game against the NLL expansion team the Portland Lumberjacks this Saturday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. at Rexall Place. The game is closed to the public.
The exhibition game is opened to media. For media accreditation, please contact Pauline Hughes by Friday, December 16 through email at phughes@edmontonoilers.com or (780) 720-3359.
The Rush was busy yesterday with roster adjustments. The Rush released offense player Stuart Sterparn and placed local players Jon Marrese, Goalie, Greg Whitenect, Offense and Stephen Skoreyko, Defense on the practice roster.
The team will dress 18 runners and 2 goalies for the exhibition game on Saturday, December 17, 2005. The game roster will be available Friday, December 16, 2005.
Professional lacrosse invades Edmonton with the inaugural season of the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. 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.
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